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when did they start the 1911 a1? I found a 1911 that is in mint shape and the serl . # dates it to 1913.
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The A1 started in the early 1920s. 1923, I believe.
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The A1 started in the early 1920s. 1923, I believe. 1924 commonly known as the transition model. 10,000 were made. Actual production of the A1 didn’t start until 1937 in any significant continuous production.
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The A1 started in the early 1920s. 1923, I believe. 1924 commonly known as the transition model. 10,000 were made. Actual production of the A1 didn’t start until 1937 in any significant continuous production. Correct, then there is the 1927 "Systema Colt" made in Argentina and one of the best 1911s out there.
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The A1 started in the early 1920s. 1923, I believe. 1924 commonly known as the transition model. 10,000 were made. Actual production of the A1 didn’t start until 1937 in any significant continuous production. Correct, then there is the 1927 "Systema Colt" made in Argentina and one of the best 1911s out there. They (the Systema Colts) certainly had a stellar finish, possibly the best polish jobs ever, before they were blued. I've never seen one that didn't look pretty good despite their age. It might have been that Argentina's specs were really strict, but they sure looked nice. I'm not a fan of the Ballester Molinas, but the Colts were dandy.
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My favorite 1911, mine is from 1952 and is every bit a mil spec 1911. I bought it years ago for a song ($150 in select grade) Even the magazine is numbered to the pistol. The Argentine's are finally getting some appreciation. About the only things original now are the frame and slide. My most accurate 1911. I do have everything to go back stock however.
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I have a 1911 made in 1923 during the last month of production. I think it was March.
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I have a 1911 made in 1923 during the last month of production. I think it was March. There were no 1911’s made in 1923. End of production for the 1911 was 1919. The last 1911 made was #717386 1919. Transition models were 700001-710000 which was the start of the A1 frame 1924.
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I have a 1911 made in 1923 during the last month of production. I think it was March. There were no 1911’s made in 1923. End of production for the 1911 was 1919. The last 1911 made was #717386 1919. Transition models were 700001-710000 which was the start of the A1 frame 1924. What denotes a transition model? I think you are referring to military serial numbers and orders. Mine is a commercial model. Mine is serial number C134XXX. Made in late March 1923 according to Colt. It has all the 1911 machining and no A1 parts. Two tone magazine etc.
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i have a old 1911 made in 1917 a military wood grip grade are old clips hard to find ?
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i have a old 1911 made in 1917 a military wood grip grade are old clips hard to find ? The original magazines were a two tone color due to heat treatment. Originals are pretty expensive but naturally new age still work. I actually had about 10 extra, but I sold them with older 1911s. I only have a few now.
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