Morning folks, new to the 1911s and am trying to figure out what my father in law has shown me. I checked out the website dsk(?) recommended in a reply to someone else, but it didn't have what I need (great site though!).
My father in law showed me the 1911A1 he bought some thirty years ago at a flea market.
I know it was govt issue since it's stamped United States Property on the slide along with Ithaca Gun Co.
The frame has no manufacturers markings but has S/N 353XXX. There is also a marking that appears to be S15 with a partial symbol (an eagle or cross?) over that. Both are just above the mag release. What should I look for to ID the frame manufacturer.
The only stamp I found on the barrel was HS on the barrel lug.
I know several manufacturers made em, but I don't remember if Ithaca was a big or little contract.
I know the grips are not issue and the bluing is nice with holster wear on the muzzle and edges only as far as I can tell. Plus he said he's never fired it since he's owned it.
Any ideas would be appreciated!!!
Thanks!
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awp101
Air Assault!
[This message has been edited by awp101 (edited 10-10-2001).]
My father in law showed me the 1911A1 he bought some thirty years ago at a flea market.
I know it was govt issue since it's stamped United States Property on the slide along with Ithaca Gun Co.
The frame has no manufacturers markings but has S/N 353XXX. There is also a marking that appears to be S15 with a partial symbol (an eagle or cross?) over that. Both are just above the mag release. What should I look for to ID the frame manufacturer.
The only stamp I found on the barrel was HS on the barrel lug.
I know several manufacturers made em, but I don't remember if Ithaca was a big or little contract.
I know the grips are not issue and the bluing is nice with holster wear on the muzzle and edges only as far as I can tell. Plus he said he's never fired it since he's owned it.
Any ideas would be appreciated!!!
Thanks!
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awp101
Air Assault!
[This message has been edited by awp101 (edited 10-10-2001).]