A friend has a 1911 Colt manufactured made in 1912 and all parts are correct as far as I can tell using Clawson's book. The barrel has the H on the hood. The barrel has what appears to be a seam about 3/4 of the way down from muzzle end. It seems more tapered than the later model 1911A1 that I own. There are no more markings on the barrel. the outer part that is visible through the port is not blue. It apprears that someone polished the bluing off. The rest of the barrel is blue and appears to be original finish. The gun itself is probably 95% +. The finish is just beautiful. The stampings have bare metal in the bottom and the lettering of Colt, etc. are very sharp (not white). I am certain that the finish of the gun is original. I have never personally seen an early Colt with this much finish and beautiful blue. Is the barrel correct in your opinion? Thanks.
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