Colt 1911 research?

[notnikpoh]

hello, i am new to your community, but not to guns. i am trying to research a colt 1911 that my grandfather gave me. he carried it in WW1 as well as WW2. he was a commander in the navy seabee's and was in the south pacific in WW2. it seems to be all original, with no armory rebuild markings. i have his 1911, 2 or 3 clips and the holster. i believe the pistol was made in 1918 and it is a colt. the finish is mostly worn, and it has bakelite grips.

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[Johnny Peppers]

The serial number would help. The 1911 originally had wood grips, so the plastic grips are replacements. The original finish was blue.

[Vitruvianman]

Hate to be repetitive, but www://coolgunsite.com is a fantastic starting resource.

[catman]

What is it chambered for?
Chuck

[Johnny Peppers]

I believe mr. notnikpoh has left the building.