Serifs) on the area visible through the ejection port. (No serifs) on the rear of the barrel hood and a Gothic “H” (No #19600 to about serial #25000 will have barrels with a Gothic “P” Otherwise the barrels will be similar to barrels in the Serial #500 to serial #7500 range. To about serial #19600 will have barrels with a Gothic “H” (No Scratches running parallel to the barrel axis with a blue/black matte Finishing marks visible through the ejection port are coarse Of the barrel in the front, and in the rear so that the barrel will not beĪble to fit through the front of the slide if the link is to the rear. Way that the link will not fall lower than about 25 degrees from the axis Machined with metal remaining in the front and rear of the slot, in such a (with serifs) on the rear of the barrel hood (Roman type has serifs, theīars at the ends of lines, where Gothic type has straight block letters.) Theīarrel hood is sometimes called the barrel extension. #500 to about serial #7500 will have barrels with a Roman “H” Marks visible through the ejection port are concentric to the barrel axis. The barrel will not be able to fit through the front of the slide if the The slot, in such a way that the link will not fall lower than about 25ĭegrees from the axis of the barrel in the front, and in the rear so that The lugs are machined with metal remaining in the front and rear of markings for 1911/1911A1Ībout 500 have unmarked barrels. and “S” for Springfield.īelow you will find the common proper U.S.G.I. Most common lug markings are the “P” for proof, “HS” for High Having all of its “correct” if not “Original” parts. None the less, collectors attach great importance to a pistol Many, are identifiable as “GI” in contrast to “Aftrerĭistinguishing between the latter two categories is sometimes difficult and fuzzy. Specific markings and are not readily identifiable. Many of the small parts such as springs, pins and disconnectors have no

CollectorsĪttach great importance to a pistol having all of its “correct” if not Or specific unique characteristics, such as a bevel or rounded edge even

Often these parts can be identified by machining marks, finishes, Used specifically marked and identifiable parts. Welcome to, a research site for collectors of USGI Small Arms.Īll variations and serial number ranges of the military 1911/1911A1 pistol

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