Photos tell the story . . . .

 

This is the only one I have at the moment. I can get more if needed.

 

From my understanding the Springfield Armory of today has very little in common with the Springfield of the time when that pistol was manufactured other then name.

Springfield’s current list of serial numbers only dates back to around 1985. But I may be completely wrong.

 

If it's a Springfield Armory manufacture then why does it have ...
"Colts PT.F.A. MFG. CO." markings on the slide?
I see a lot of good stuff (1911 not 1911A1, Ordnance stamps on both frame and slide, long trigger, correct thumb safety for 1911 correct slide release for 1911, etc.). Why do you think it was made by SA?
A look at the other side and especially the actual serial number might help those that know more than me.....
JMHO, TR

 

If it's a Springfield Armory manufacture then why does it have ...
"Colts PT.F.A. MFG. CO." markings on the slide?
I see a lot of good stuff (1911 not 1911A1, Ordnance stamps on both frame and slide, long trigger, correct thumb safety for 1911 correct slide release for 1911, etc.). Why do you think it was made by SA?
A look at the other side and especially the actual serial number might help those that know more than me.....
JMHO, TR

That was the patent number from Colt.

 

Learn a little every day...........Thanks for the info.

TR

 

That is a very nice Springfield this very gun has shown up 3 times in the last week. Not the same gun but similar in maker and Era. By came across do you mean purchased?

 

Here's a photo of the other side.

I found a site with a serial number range that this would fall in, but it mentions nothing about the prefix.

11) Springfield Armory: S/N 72,571 to 133,186 = April 1914 to April, 1917
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Inherited.

 

Inherited.

You inherited a fantastic piece of history.

The condition appears to be spectacular.

 

Very nice