Springfield Model 1911 serial number 126398 - Ordnance procurement records for Springfield Armory Production indicate that this was one of 1,564 pistols manufactured from July 1, 1916 - December 31, 1916. Colt granted the Ordnance Department the right to manufacture the Model 1911 at government arsenals on April 21, 1911. This right became effective after orders for the Model 1911 totaling more than 50,000 were placed. This led to the establishment of a pistol plant at Springfield Armory.

1. Colt 1911 Value Serial Number
2. Springfield 1911 Serial Number History
3. Springfield 1911 Serial Number Date

Colt 1911 Value Serial Number

Approximately 100 pistols stamped 'N.R.A.' Below the serial number were manufactured at Springfield Armory and by Colt. The M1911 was formally adopted by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in 1913. The.45 ACP 'Model of 1911 U.S. Army' was used by both US Army Cavalry Troops and Infantry Soldiers during the United States' Punitive Expedition into. Steve jackson's sorcery! - the complete collection download free. So I just bought a new gun. A slightly used Springfield M1911A1 in 9mm. 4 digit serial number with no prefix. Probably about a dozen years old. The previous owner had installed big adjustable sights which I am having removed and replaced with high visibility fixed sights. Other than that I intend to leave it pretty much alone. Springfield Model 1911 serial number 126398 - Ordnance procurement records for Springfield Armory Production indicate that this was one of 1,564 pistols manufactured from July 1, 1916 - December 31, 1916. Colt granted the Ordnance Department the right to manufacture the Model 1911 at government arsenals on April 21, 1911. The serial numbers for the Springfield Armory M1911 pistols ranged between 72,571 and 133,186. The left sides of the receivers were marked “United States Property” in the same location as were.

This Springfield 1911 has the third type long hammer with rounded rear edge. The ordnance 'flaming bomb' replaced the Rampant Colt on the left rear of the slide, behind the slide serrations.

The ordnance 'flaming bomb' was also located on the frame where the inspectors mark typically appears on Colt manufactured 1911 pistols. Unlike commercially contracted weapons, government manufactured arms did not require an ordnance acceptance mark.

Right side of slide bore the standard slide inscription of the Colt Model 1911 -- 'MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.' Checkered walnut grips with uncheckered diamond areas around the grip screws were standard. The number of rows of checkering between the points of the uncheckered diamonds number 11 +/- 1.

Springfield 1911 Serial Number History

The eagle, which was formerly the symbol of Springfield Armory, was placed on the right side of the slide.

Springfield 1911 Serial Number Date

Seems to me to be correct for Springfield 1911 manufactured circa 1914, first year SA made them. Eagle emblem looks correct. The serial number and prefix appearance look correct to me. If original-type 1911 grips, the grips appear to be Colt manufactured, 1924 type. 'Long' hammer is present to my eye, which is right for a Springfield, I believe.