It sure would be great to have this 1911 that he carried in the Army! I do have a paper that lists the serial number of his issued 1911, and 03 Springfield!

 

It might be worth sending an email to the CMP to see if they have it, and could step outside of their normal processes to let you specifically purchase that one if they do.

 

If you don't mind me sharing...

 

Beautiful! Is this from someone in your family, or is it a collection? Wherever it came from, it is AWSOME! Thank you for sharing. I'd love to see more pictures on this page.

 

That great American grandpa of yours is displaying the steely gaze of a proud and determined soldier. He also looks like he could of swung that forearm of his around and finish the Kaiser with one blow.

 

He was a farm boy. His father bought 3 more farms during the depression. He worked these farms with his brothers which made them tough as nails!

 

This is such an awesome thread! You win the internet this week for sure!

 

A real treasure

 

A picture of rifles from WW1

 

 

Not holding a 1911 but here is my great grandpa and his competition medals.

 

Fantastic! Did he pass his marksmanship skills down to you? Awesome accomplishment and memorial of your great grandpa. Thank you for sharing.