CMP 1911's

[foxdoublegunner]

Ed,
Very nice M1911A1 that you received. My number was 3523. I was hoping for either an Ithaca or a Colt and I received an Ithaca lower and a WW2 Colt slide together with a nice WW2 magazine. Funny how that worked out. It has rebuild markings from 1978. Very pleased with the quality of the rebuild. I fired it for the first time Wednesday and it shot point of aim-point of impact at 7 yards in a good tight group but I must admit that I think that the sights have shrunken quite a bit since I last carried one on active duty.
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

[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

[Douglas Jr.]

My uncle was a MP (here in Brazil called "Polícia do Exército" which means "Army Police" or P.E.). He served between 1961 and 1968. He left the Army but the Army never left his heart and he still attends veterans meetings.

Back in the 60s, besides the famous 1937 Colt Govermental Brazilian Contract, there were several 1911A1s sent down here because of the military assistance agreement. My fater, who served in 1965-66 carried an Ithaca as a driver. My uncle used to carry a Colt-made 1911A1 and he prodly recollects that the last three digits of is serial numbers was "007" which was a BIG DEAL back then.

I thought you guys would like to see this picture. He is at the front row at far left.

Ed, if you think I hijacked your topic, feel free to split it...