There was a member on Toos who owns like four or five of them.
Beautiful guns for sure.
Beautiful guns for sure.
First day of production 1911 Government
Unreal.
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After sleeping on it something stuck with me. Here’s the thread where Gordon shared his first day Colts. They were numbers 1-40.
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The man and others in the thread are some of the most respected collectors known. Notice the differences. I’m not saying the Colt in the Op is not original. But I do not believe it to be a 1st day Colt. There was a transition to the polished blue and fire blue parts soon after the 1st day ones were made. Also one in Op is #49 which would lead one to believe is was not one of the first 40 made on the first day.
To get a better idea of what this one is should probably post it in the vintage subforum there.
pics for reference
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Notice serial number on other side of frame and United States property on frame as well. These are different from the gun in the Op.
Friday afternoon reunion
These M1911s are all born on the same day in December 1911. 5 Of the first 40 assembled that day are truly FIRST day pistols. They haven't been together since 1912. A good friend and I had fun joining forces to produce this reunion. I thought it would be good to share and let the forum...
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To get a better idea of what this one is should probably post it in the vintage subforum there.
pics for reference
Notice serial number on other side of frame and United States property on frame as well. These are different from the gun in the Op.
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