Colt 1911 .45 Auto

[barr44]

Don't know if it really tells much but here is another image, close-up of lettering and the upper portion of the barrel which has a serial no. with the same first 3 numbers as the s.n. on the slide. It also has .45 Auto. I would like to think since the serial numbers are similar that would indicate the barrel would also be a Colt product. There is some wear on the internals, but without firing it everything seems to function properly. I will get it checked out by someone who is familiar with these guns before I shoot it. If nothing else it looks like I have a shooter grade Colt Essex and unfortunately I paid more than what it is worth. That's what happens if one doesn't know for sure what one is bidding on. Another lesson learned.
Thanks again for all of the good info.
barr44