[gunsrfreedom]

I posted this on another forum but I want to hear your opinions as well.
I was looking at this 1911 on AA and the serial number looks a little crooked to me. Other than that, the gun looks original, may be the hammer is from a later production.
http://www.auctionarms.com/Search/DisplayItem.cfm?ItemNum=8395726
http://pictures.auctionarms.com/573/c11-34.jpg_thumbnail1.jpg

 

[dsk]

It's common. In the summer of 1918 Colt was cranking out as many pistols a day as they could (one source claimed as many as 2500), and the numbering stations were working overtime. They often didn't index perfectly, especially when dirty.

 

[gunsrfreedom]

I really like the looks of this gun. It's what a real war veteran should look like. I think this is a "Black Army" example? And the price is good so far. But I bet it will go up a lot higher.

 

[gunsrfreedom]

Hey DSK, are these WWI 1911's safe to fire a few times a year?

 

[Johnny Peppers]

Shooter

For what that pistol will sell for you can get a nice Les Baer, Kimber, or Clark which will be a much better shooter.
As to the serial number, there is no way a serial number could be hand stamped that deep by Bubba or anyone else. It is correct.

 

[dsk]

Hey DSK, are these WWI 1911's safe to fire a few times a year?

I've shot my 1918 a few times, but only a box or two and always with a shok-buff on the guide rod. Early 1911 slides were prone to cracking. If it's a shooter you're after, for less than what this will sell for you could easily buy a new Colt WW1 Replica. Modern steels and an identical feel and heft to the original.