1911 Springfield Markings ID Help

Oldreb · 01-01-2016, 07:57 AM

Good Morning Sergio -- Happy New Year !! Thanks for your reply !! 1911's have always been a favorite of mine as well. When I was much younger (16) I had a really nice Colt in a leather bound case, matching .45 & .22 top ends, two sets of grips - ivory and walnut - a real beauty !! I got in a cash flow problem when I was married one time (age 28) and had to sell it to make ends meet -- always regretted having to do that but family was always first. Anyway, I am now looking to own another at the ripe ole age of 61 !! I like the Springfield's because of the lower production numbers but finding a correct one, properly marked is a challenge which is why I was concerned about the "X" and "J" !! Very early this morning I did find pictures of one with the exact same markings and now with the picture you have provided I am feeling right confident the marks are ok -- thanks for your help and the link !! Is the picture one of your Springfield's ?? A very nice one !!

Best Regards,
Wayne

01-01-2016, 07:57 AM	#3
Oldreb User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 83 Thanks: 160 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	Good Morning Sergio -- Happy New Year !! Thanks for your reply !! 1911's have always been a favorite of mine as well. When I was much younger (16) I had a really nice Colt in a leather bound case, matching .45 & .22 top ends, two sets of grips - ivory and walnut - a real beauty !! I got in a cash flow problem when I was married one time (age 28) and had to sell it to make ends meet -- always regretted having to do that but family was always first. Anyway, I am now looking to own another at the ripe ole age of 61 !! I like the Springfield's because of the lower production numbers but finding a correct one, properly marked is a challenge which is why I was concerned about the "X" and "J" !! Very early this morning I did find pictures of one with the exact same markings and now with the picture you have provided I am feeling right confident the marks are ok -- thanks for your help and the link !! Is the picture one of your Springfield's ?? A very nice one !! Best Regards, Wayne