Erfurt with British proofs

[Edward Tinker]

I have read that if firearm comes into the country and stored (like Interarms did after WW2) that they had to be British proofed before exporting to the USA (Or where it was going).

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I have read that if firearm comes into the country and stored (like Interarms did after WW2) that they had to be British proofed before exporting to the USA (Or where it was going).

That is true. All British military arms that were released for civilian sales were - by British law - proofed before allowed to be sold,

In 1958 my Father purchased a Leand-Lease 1911A1 Colt that Interarms imported from England. It was unissued; essentialy new and the cost was $39.95. It went through the Birmingham proof house. It's still in the family, in the craft box it was shipped in and with the original Interarms receipt. For years it was my Father's bedside handgun.

[rhuff]

Originally Posted by Doubs

That is true. All British military arms that were released for civilian sales were - by British law - proofed before allowed to be sold,

In 1958 my Father purchased a Leand-Lease 1911A1 Colt that Interarms imported from England. It was unissued; essentialy new and the cost was $39.95. It went through the Birmingham proof house. It's still in the family, in the craft box it was shipped in and with the original Interarms receipt. For years it was my Father's bedside handgun.

I also have a 1911A1 Colt that was a lend-lease gun with the British proofs on it. I believe that I got mine in 1972-73 timeframe. I have run a # of rounds through mine.

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by rhuff

I also have a 1911A1 Colt that was a lend-lease gun with the British proofs on it. I believe that I got mine in 1972-73 timeframe. I have run a # of rounds through mine.

The one my Father bought was the first 1911A1 I ever fired. I like the 1911 and own a few newer ones now.

If your Colt is still 100% original, I'd lay it away. Original WW2 1911A1 pistols that haven't been messed with are difficult to find and the values have gone out of sight.

You can get a new clone for not a lot of money now and the quality is excellent. Palmeto State Armory has the Tisas US Army in stock now for $320... all forged parts; no mim parts.