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1911a1 Arsenal Rebuild Markings. A mix of 1911 and 1911A1 parts, with phosphate (Parkerize) finish

A mix of 1911 and 1911A1 parts, with phosphate (Parkerize) finish. If yours is a legitimate rebuild it is worth more left as is. Springfield Armory usually stamped theirs with a very large SA on the right … Can't see the entire s/n. Frank Krak was RIA inspector until … My local pawn dealer got in 2 1911A1's yesterday. The combination of a … Any thoughts about a Colt 1911 A1 that has several interesting markings? This pistol is marked RIA on the frame. In response to fulfill military contract, Colt simply pulled Government Model slides, parkerized, … I recently acquired a Remington-Rand 1911A1 and need a little help with a marking on it. I still respect the original models, but I notice a lot of interest in … I picked-up this Augusta Arsenal rebuild M1911 in a FTF deal today. Those run about $1000 through the CMP. Internals, barrel and stamp pics appreciated. The serial number dates it to 1943. ARMY"or some such. It seemed other bidders wanted the "pretty guns" and were bidding higher for the 99% … I didn't know anything about rebuild markings at the time, but the pistol had been parkerized and all visible bits and pieces such as grip safety, … This subject comes up often. Solid gun, but has … A refinished M1911 or M1911A1 is typically worth about half or less than a good original. Usually, when a pistol went through this process, it was inspected for serviceability by an … Given that most M1911A1 pistols I encountered in the military had been rebuilt at least once, I would think the rare piece would be one without any … Rock Island Arsenal was one of the US Ordnance facilities that rebuilt 1911/1911A1 pistols as well as many other functions. ) What puzzles me is the 1911A1 … As a former Arms Room officer, I can tell you parts is parts. It is in the same place on the left side of the receiver as the AA Augusta … I'm not aware of any arsenal/depot rebuilds applying a 77 or any other numbers to the slides. Government armorers had one and only one concern: to get guns back into … When a pistol was rebuilt at an arsenal or service depot, it was generally marked with the initials of the arsenal. What kind of grips come with the AA rebuild? Any other identifying marks on it? Would it have full 1911 parts, or be mixed with 1911A1 parts too? SOLD - Colt 1911A1 - 1939 Navy Frame This is an excellent example of a Colt Model 1911A1 that has been arsenal refurbished. but first a bit of history. I'm certainly no Govt 45 expert but I dug up some info, maybe it will help. They let me disassemble it and all the identification marks are correct to the web site … Especially if the paperwork is all there, which ties it to a rebuild facility. The Colt is blued & in excellent shape Frame … The SA should be after the finish. Rainer Ord. military’s logistical maintenance system. That was a WWI M1911 rebuilt by Augusta Arenal (AA) with mixed pre-A1 and A1 parts (barrel/hammer/grips) and re-Parkerized. … Here's shots of the barrel marks, it's a High Standard, WW2 vintage I guess. In light of Got a RIA and ANAD arsenal rebuild marked Remington Rand frame with a TZ 7790314 slide which I read is an Israeli contract replacement slide, and an arsenal replacement 7791193 … Click to expand Ok, I did see pictures of the various changes in Colt slide markings over the years so it makes sense. Not all Arsenal rebuild guns were marked. Anniston rebuilds are marked on the right side of … It was in use until the closure of the Arsenal in the mid-1950s. Let’s see the other side. The LEAD … My understanding of these arsenal rebuilds is that all guns entering for rebuild were stripped completely down with like parts in bins for those parts. The frame is from … Is this 1911 A1 worth a crap? Handguns: The Semi-automatic Forum When CMP first announced that they would be offering 1911's for sale I was hesitant on sending in my packet, worrying … 65 votes, 20 comments. " SN is 2434XXX which is about 30K from the end of production (2465139). It is very obvious the whole gun was buffed and refinished. One unresolved question is … I have a 1911A1 United States Property M1911A1 US Army ser. With the rebuild mark and the … It is that of Elmer Bjerke. LEAD arsenal? Jump to Latest 8. I … I own a 99 1943 Ithaca 1911A1 with the noted slide marking, M1911A1 US ARMY. There were 1911's with A1 slides in our arms room, with Remington slides, Savage slides, Ithaca slides on A1's and original … Most 1911s, M-1 Garands, . When a bin was … Hello. The . Hello, thanks for the reply. Can someone provide … The military kept no records on lower level maintenance and repair, and most rebuild records were disposed of long ago, since they were of no value or interest to the military. It also has FK on the frame, and a flaming bomb stamped on the right side … The frame appears to have been possibly sandblasted and re-Pakerized. What is the most anyone else has seen? On a rebuild, one would expect to see an AA mark for Augusta Arsenal, SA for Springfield Armory or one of many others. q8txrpuxka
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