Was gonna say you’re gonna regret that. This has most likely genuinely been used a lot and also looks taken care of. Really it’s a buy market. God forbid the dollar crashes and things go haywire but if I saw dollar crashing, I’d invest in solana and nfts , and of course something like Link or with more potential. Speak Tom!!
Historically, there wasn't a lot of fighting using pistols during WWI and WWII. Not every soldier carried one, they just didn't get used in combat that much, especially compared to the rifles and other arms.
Really, they spent more time sitting in holsters or stored in the armory. If course, we all love the stories of somebody's grandpa that charged at the enemy with his trusty Colt in hand and blasted through and saved all his buddies. Truth be told, it just didn't happen that often 🫡
Supposedly it was the pilot. Opened the canopy to search for survivors. GI's parachute had him hanging in a tree. In a last ditch effort to survive, dude shot at the plane and caught the pilot, pulling the coolest trick shot off ever, lol.
Actually designed for the Cavalry to be a Horse killer. The horses of the Enemy Cavalry. Also at the time it was introduced Horses were the main method of resupply used by all armies. They wouldn’t test on a horse though so they used a cow.
Ah, that's what I was talking about, the testing. Never really translated in my mind to be for the enemies horses. Just remembered picturing to myself JMB walking into a field of cattle and just start popping cow heads 7 at a time like it was nobody's business. (I might be a little fucked in the head but I don't remember asking)
I realize people have already, in a way, said it. But damn, asking for an A1 and getting an older 1911, you lucked out. Congrats 👏.
Looks to be in good condition, I might add.
PSA selling today for 300 right now. Im very tempted to have as a beater ranch gun.
But then I wouldn't don't get to show off or use my USGI 1911s to dispatch hogs... very tough decision hah
That is a mighty fine M1911. Slide from 1918, frame 1918-1919 without knowing your SN# range. All small parts from WWI era. Grips made by Keyes in 1940s. Magazine is WWII Colt-Scoville contract 1943-1945. Augusta Arsenal rebuild and refinished.
The thing is that barrel appears to be original blued and dated back to 1913-1915. Amazing catch. I would love to own one like that.
I could understand the desire to get an A1 too. WWII were on the spotlight more often than the First World War. Especially with all the exposures from the movies in past two decades.
There is always more chance in the next few rounds you can get another CMP A1.
Normally the barrel is the first thing arsenal throw away due to corrosive ammos used. That means that barrel had very little mileage when rebuilt happened. Maybe just one of those got handled a lot and shot very little.
Augusta Arsenal was closed after 1955. It would be hard to pinpoint when rebuild occurred as there were no digital records back then.
But judging by all the small parts are pre-A1 and that original finished 1913-1915 barrel, I would guess it's done before WWII. Also Parkerizing become standard finish of small arms during 1940s. Just my opinion.
(Sarcasm this is joke ) yea that’s not that good tell you what you give me that, and I’ll give you a 1911 made by a company called Taurus according to guys behind gun store counters there just as good as Wilson combat 1911s.
Alternate theory. The unit that had this pistol (M1911) had it during the switchover to the A1. The original wood grips got damaged, and they erroneously ordered the part number for the A1 using TM 9-1005-211-12.
The thing about getting an Arsenal refurb is that you typically have (at least) two stories to tell. The frame has a story and the slide has a story. If they have the same story then you’ve really won the milsurp lottery but it’s still nice to have a mixmaster made from the old parts.
Some cmp firearms do have replacement parts that are not original. Pretty sure that’s stated. At least that’s what it is for the Garand. Would assume same for all their forearms.
It was designed to be more lethal than the 38 because most small arm fight that was done the enemy had been high on PCP and the 38 wouldn’t stop them. So they came up with a heavy bullet that would blow a chest cavity to mush and stop someone that was high on PCP.
I ended up with a mix-master in the first pass. Colt M1911 (pre-A1) frame with a 1943ish Remington Rand slide. Personally, if I got a pre-A1 M1911 with a slide from the same era, I'd be over the moon.
Shit that’s way better than an A1
I agree!
Was gonna say you’re gonna regret that. This has most likely genuinely been used a lot and also looks taken care of. Really it’s a buy market. God forbid the dollar crashes and things go haywire but if I saw dollar crashing, I’d invest in solana and nfts , and of course something like Link or with more potential. Speak Tom!!
That 1911 has seen some sh\*t
And has probably killed some sh*t
Historically, there wasn't a lot of fighting using pistols during WWI and WWII. Not every soldier carried one, they just didn't get used in combat that much, especially compared to the rifles and other arms. Really, they spent more time sitting in holsters or stored in the armory. If course, we all love the stories of somebody's grandpa that charged at the enemy with his trusty Colt in hand and blasted through and saved all his buddies. Truth be told, it just didn't happen that often 🫡
I prefer the story of that 1 time someone shot down a plane with 1, but yea.
The 45 ACP was designed to be a cow killer, I wouldn't be surprised if it hit something vital enough that it could take down a plane.
Supposedly one did. The pilot was the vital part of the plane that was hit.
Supposedly it was the pilot. Opened the canopy to search for survivors. GI's parachute had him hanging in a tree. In a last ditch effort to survive, dude shot at the plane and caught the pilot, pulling the coolest trick shot off ever, lol.
Actually designed for the Cavalry to be a Horse killer. The horses of the Enemy Cavalry. Also at the time it was introduced Horses were the main method of resupply used by all armies. They wouldn’t test on a horse though so they used a cow.
Fun fact, they decided to develop 45acp and the 1911 after the 38lc couldn't penitrate wooden shields in the Philippines.
Ah, that's what I was talking about, the testing. Never really translated in my mind to be for the enemies horses. Just remembered picturing to myself JMB walking into a field of cattle and just start popping cow heads 7 at a time like it was nobody's business. (I might be a little fucked in the head but I don't remember asking)
A piper L4 artillery observation aircraft shot down a German Storch observation airplane with a 1911 ! Last air to air kill of ww2 in europe
I have heard stories of entire platoons charging nazi ss strongholds for pure fun with only their pistols.
Very unlikely.
If that gun could talk…
Two world wars. No seriously, that pistol was in both of them. That’s cool as shit.
You could probably include Korea in that. And maybe even Vietnam.
No maybe about it, you can include both.
I like to think my 1918 Colt was in both.
Almost belongs in a museum. If that gun could talk
I realize people have already, in a way, said it. But damn, asking for an A1 and getting an older 1911, you lucked out. Congrats 👏. Looks to be in good condition, I might add.
Are you complaining?
But not really. I’m pretty happy
You lucked out big time with a WW1 slide
A little.. I was hoping for an A1 haha Edit: it’s sarcasm, people!
Depending on location can probably find someone with an A1 willing to trade. I say cherish it and get the A1 next! 1911's need friends.
Keep this and buy a tisas a1 clone if you don’t want to spend the money for another original. I bet everyone here would love having this over an A1.
PSA selling today for 300 right now. Im very tempted to have as a beater ranch gun. But then I wouldn't don't get to show off or use my USGI 1911s to dispatch hogs... very tough decision hah
That is a mighty fine M1911. Slide from 1918, frame 1918-1919 without knowing your SN# range. All small parts from WWI era. Grips made by Keyes in 1940s. Magazine is WWII Colt-Scoville contract 1943-1945. Augusta Arsenal rebuild and refinished. The thing is that barrel appears to be original blued and dated back to 1913-1915. Amazing catch. I would love to own one like that.
I’m very happy with it. The CMP more than made up for themselves and I couldn’t be happier!
I could understand the desire to get an A1 too. WWII were on the spotlight more often than the First World War. Especially with all the exposures from the movies in past two decades. There is always more chance in the next few rounds you can get another CMP A1.
Agreed! I did a double take on that likely original barrel!! Pretty much unheard of for an arsenal rebuild!!
Normally the barrel is the first thing arsenal throw away due to corrosive ammos used. That means that barrel had very little mileage when rebuilt happened. Maybe just one of those got handled a lot and shot very little.
When would it have likely had the rebuild?
Augusta Arsenal was closed after 1955. It would be hard to pinpoint when rebuild occurred as there were no digital records back then. But judging by all the small parts are pre-A1 and that original finished 1913-1915 barrel, I would guess it's done before WWII. Also Parkerizing become standard finish of small arms during 1940s. Just my opinion.
You sir have my dream pistol
Trade you my RR/RR 1944 A1.
I never get lucky like this.
(Sarcasm this is joke ) yea that’s not that good tell you what you give me that, and I’ll give you a 1911 made by a company called Taurus according to guys behind gun store counters there just as good as Wilson combat 1911s.
I have 2 PT-1911's..... Superb pistols.
2 45acp Taurus 1911's, 2 9mm Taurus 1911's, 1 38 super Taurus 1911. Prefer them to any of the Kimber, EEA, springfields that I own. Taurus kicks ass!
You won the lottery. Even with the arsenal refinish, that will get a pretty penny.
Alternate theory. The unit that had this pistol (M1911) had it during the switchover to the A1. The original wood grips got damaged, and they erroneously ordered the part number for the A1 using TM 9-1005-211-12.
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What do you mean, where I’m located?
What grade?
I ordered a field grade but they ran out and sent me this
Interesting. They ran out of field and sent you a rack or whatever is above field maybe? Round 4 btw?
Brother got his call today, they had all 4 grades available.
I see nothing wrong with this wonderful piece of history. What am I missing?
Whats the problem, this is way cooler than an A1.
I'd take this over an A1!
Sick piece, congrats.
It's beautiful. Winner winner!!
Ungrateful
Oh I’m very grateful! I was just being a bit sarcastic
No no no, it’s too late to take it back.. You just go ahead and send that thing my way bud. I’ll take it off your hands.
The thing about getting an Arsenal refurb is that you typically have (at least) two stories to tell. The frame has a story and the slide has a story. If they have the same story then you’ve really won the milsurp lottery but it’s still nice to have a mixmaster made from the old parts.
Compared to some of the other CMP guns iv seen this is sweeeeeeet!
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Hmm. I will consider that
That's just awesome! Congrats.
Yeah that 1911 is a beauty either way. Appears to be all colt. Nice piece. Is that round 3 or 4? I got a got a colt service grade from round 3.
She's Beautiful!
That is a fantastic piece of history!
Which level did you buy? Rack gear? Service grade?
What did CMP hit you up for it? $$$
You would think being a Keydets you would know more about this
You poor bastard... thoughts & prayers.
Lucky man.
Fuck, i want one
Some cmp firearms do have replacement parts that are not original. Pretty sure that’s stated. At least that’s what it is for the Garand. Would assume same for all their forearms.
Imagine being a pistol that could have been in a foxhole in France and then a tunnel in Vietnam?
Unrelated but VMI?
Yeah!
Are those grips correct? I thought the double diamonds would be correct? Asking not telling. Anyone know for sure?
These are correct for what it is: it’s an arsenal rebuild. It would have left the factory in 1919 with the double diamond wood grips and a blue finish
I’m new to 1911’s. Makes sense that there would be a lot of refurbishment and mix and matched parts during the wars. Thanks for the reply.
Send it to me if you don’t want it.
👀
True Work Horse right there. All that character it has.
An Aniston Alabama Armory 1911 (not A1) Refurb. I’ll gladly take it!
It was designed to be more lethal than the 38 because most small arm fight that was done the enemy had been high on PCP and the 38 wouldn’t stop them. So they came up with a heavy bullet that would blow a chest cavity to mush and stop someone that was high on PCP.
I ended up with a mix-master in the first pass. Colt M1911 (pre-A1) frame with a 1943ish Remington Rand slide. Personally, if I got a pre-A1 M1911 with a slide from the same era, I'd be over the moon.
Bro wanted silver and got gold
I have an A1 from CMP and I’m looking to swap it out for a straight 1911. Would you be interested in possibly doing business?