CMP 1911's

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by foxdoublegunner

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When I was called, I was offered a Field Grade or Service Grade model and chose the Field Grade as my dream would have been an M1911 model from WW1. Over the past several months I have been collecting the WW1 pistol belt, two tone magazine, canteen with cup and carrier, first aid kit and a unit marked holster. In the end I got a nice WW2 M1911A1 model which is just fine. I still feel as if I won the lottery.

Foxdoublegunner

I actually was going to accept a field grade if offered, but when they called, I was only offered a service grade (they had 'graded' them and then packed again or placed on racks). So people right after me was offered a field grade.

However, although I carried a handful of guns, one of my first, or at least one I have proof of is a Remington Rand at Ft Polk, LA