How were early military guns marked ?

John Sabato · 11-19-2002, 01:16 PM

I would venture MY OPINION that this gun has been refinished at some point because the extreme wear on the safety lever does not match the pristine appearance of the checkering on the mag button or the takedown lever...

There is virtually no wear on the high points (sideplate) or the sides of the muzzle and that conflicts with the safety lever appearance.

I believe that the 1911 Model is one of the rarer types... Since I know that Luke S. has been looking for one for some time now and I think Jan Still mentioned that when he participated in this forum. (since he erased alll his comments when he left, we can't confirm that now) I do remember that Jan has one in his personal collection. I remember that Murray Willis also has one in his collection. Do a search for posts by Murray and he may have posted a closeup of his 1911 you could look at while you are waiting for an authoritative response from him or others...

Sorry I can't answer your question about numbering of the early models, but I am sure one or more of the guys who specialize in this area will chime in shortly.

Is $950 too much for a refinished 1911? Maybe... Maybe not... How bad do you want one [img]confused.gif[/img]

11-19-2002, 01:16 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I would venture MY OPINION that this gun has been refinished at some point because the extreme wear on the safety lever does not match the pristine appearance of the checkering on the mag button or the takedown lever... There is virtually no wear on the high points (sideplate) or the sides of the muzzle and that conflicts with the safety lever appearance. I believe that the 1911 Model is one of the rarer types... Since I know that Luke S. has been looking for one for some time now and I think Jan Still mentioned that when he participated in this forum. (since he erased alll his comments when he left, we can't confirm that now) I do remember that Jan has one in his personal collection. I remember that Murray Willis also has one in his collection. Do a search for posts by Murray and he may have posted a closeup of his 1911 you could look at while you are waiting for an authoritative response from him or others... Sorry I can't answer your question about numbering of the early models, but I am sure one or more of the guys who specialize in this area will chime in shortly. Is $950 too much for a refinished 1911? Maybe... Maybe not... How bad do you want one [img]confused.gif[/img] __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*