The OP's C broad arrow mark is quite simply a fake.
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The OP's C broad arrow mark is quite simply a fake.
Here is an example of a documented Canadian Colt Government Model that saw combat in both World Wars!!!
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...air25201-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...0Placard-1.jpg
Another Canadian Government Model that saw combat in both wars.. Jim Oldfield currently lives in Corvallis, OR... He is a retired Professor of Veterinary Medicine!!
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2520Pair-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...2520Colt-1.jpg
At one time I had a Canadian WWI contract Colt 1911 #C5096, and a Canadian WWII contract Colt M1911A1 #931559 in my collection. They both now reside at the Museum of the Regiments in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.... along with one of the two known remaining Canadian contract M1 carbines.
At the risk of moving this post OT, thank you for your donation, OldCanuck to what is now called "The Military Museums of Calgary". It's a much-expanded facility and worth a visit but, unfortunately, recently suffered the attentions of some $^#$%& who stole a number of artifacts (no firearms were taken). Some have been recovered and the Museum has posted the stolen items in the hopes of recovering them. http://www.themilitarymuseums.ca/