A slightly different M1911A1..

[John Holbrook]

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[Duane Hansen]

I think that Colt was experimenting with ways to keep the 1911 pistol Cool when used in rapid fire. LOL

[2777]

I wonder if that is the full serial#. Ithaca?

[A square 10]

very interesting pistol , did you do that or was this a GI training aid

:>} i know .......... you wouldnt do that to a perfectly good classic pistol ,

[John Holbrook]

very interesting pistol , did you do that or was this a GI training aid

:>} i know .......... you wouldnt do that to a perfectly good classic pistol ,

It was made in 1944 at Springfield Armory as a training aid...

[Badger]

Very nice John ...

Love the lighting in your pics ...

Regards,
Badger

[TAB]

Hey Chief,

That's a Navy modification so when you drop it overboard the water can run out.

I'm surprised you didn't know about that.

TAB

[John Holbrook]

Yep, it is the lightweight, air cooled Naval Model!!!!!