For my first post on this site I thought I'd share some pictures of my 1913 US Navy Colt 1911. According to “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols, 1894 – 1920” by Edward S. Meadows, this is one of the US Navy 1911s assigned to the U.S.iconMaine (BB-10, the second USS Maine)- this serial number is specifically called out in Mr. Meadows' book.













I've had her locked away for a while now- probably the first time she's seen light in years!

What amazes me is that any Colt 1911s of this vintage, especially the US Navy 1911s, were able to survive the use and abuse of life on the open ocean. Almost 100 years old, and still looking good, IMHO!
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