Mike
Dolfi Collection
Colt Model 1911A1 S/N 711730 1937
Navy Contract - This is one of 2,349 pistols produced in the 1937 Navy
contract. It was in a shipment of 605 pistols shipped on May 19,
1937 to the Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory.
Right side of frame. The frames of the pistols in 1937 contract
were marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY above the serial number but were not roll marked with "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY"
designation. The "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" is present
on the right side of the slide, as on the 1924 Transition Models. Slide has a matching serial number. Left side slide marking. Colt "VP" Verified Proof mark on
upper left flat of the trigger guard.
Left side of Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial number 711730.
Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial number 711730 - Close-up of markings on
right side of frame.
Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial number 711730 - Close-up of markings on
left side of frame.
Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial number 711730 - slide is numbered to the
frame.
Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial number 711730 - firing pin stop has
reversed image of numbered slide.
Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial number 711730 - slide is numbered to the
frame. |