Colt M1911

andwaahs · 12-20-2012, 12:39 PM

Now I like this, I had not thought it possible to find who the owner was but you guys are detectives.
It looks like the full name is Bastian as this was written under the keeper strap, I guess he ran out of space writing it down the side.
All the stamps seem smooth when I rub a finger over them with no raised edges, although are very crisp. any idea what G.H.D. can be for? this is stamped in above the mag release.

guns3545 · 12-20-2012, 01:53 PM

The initials GHD are the cartouche used by Brigadier Guy. H. Drewry, the Chief Inspector for the US Army Ordinance Corps for the District covered by Springfield Arsenal in Massachusetts.

His cartouche appears on all 1911A1s manufactured from 1943 to mid-1945 and was placed on the pistols by his deputies as part of the acceptance process by the military establishment.

John

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12-20-2012, 01:53 PM	#2
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	The initials GHD are the cartouche used by Brigadier Guy. H. Drewry, the Chief Inspector for the US Army Ordinance Corps for the District covered by Springfield Arsenal in Massachusetts. His cartouche appears on all 1911A1s manufactured from 1943 to mid-1945 and was placed on the pistols by his deputies as part of the acceptance process by the military establishment. John