unknown 1911

[8udr]

I recently came across a 1911 model Colt in .38superAuto. The serial number is 694. On the trigger guard on one side is 20 and on the other there is a triangle. On the slide there is an inspection mark of a crown above a v in a circle. Can anyone tell me anything about this pistol or how old it is? Below the serial number on the reciever in very small letters is "not British made"

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[Johnny Peppers]

The triangle is actually a VP in the upside down triangle, and was the Colt "Verified Proof" indicating the pistol had been through all inspections. There should be a letter or number above the triangle indicating the final Colt inspector. The 20 on the right side of the trigger guard was the final assembler.
The Crown/V and NOT ENGLISH MAKE you describe indicates that the pistol was sold commercially in England. The Crown/V should be on both the slide and receiver, and the barrel should have a crown over an intertwined GP in a circle, and an arm holding a scimitar over NP in a circle.
Sounds like an interesting pistol.

[Scott Gahimer]

Sounds like a 1st year (1929) Colt Super .38. Photos will tell us more about what you have.