Colt 1911A1 Value

[Wulf]

[Scott Gahimer]

Thanks. Your MSH is correct and your hammer may be correct as well. Some late 1944 and 1945 Colt pistols had hammers made by Gray Mfg.

Late Ithaca pistos typically have the serrated hammers, but we don't see too many Colts with that hammer. Further inspection of your pistol would be required to determine whether the hammer is likely original or not.

[Wulf]

It also has a serrated slide release. I have heard that some late Colts had serrated and not checkered. Is this correct?

[Johnny Peppers]

Depending on the full serial number, your pistol was produced in the March/April 1945 time period. The last 1911A1 Colts date to September 1945.

[Wulf]

Anybody have the correct mag and grips they would want to sell?

[Scott Gahimer]

It also has a serrated slide release. I have heard that some late Colts had serrated and not checkered. Is this correct?

You heard correctly in that instance.

[Wulf]

Thanks for all the info.

[DaveN]

looking at the pics (and off this subject a little) what does a RM where the GHD is mean.
It's on a 1.2mil colt.(1943?)

[Johnny Peppers]

Is it in addition to the GHD, or where the GHD should be? Doesn't sound like anything I am familiar with. Pictures?

[DaveN]

Johnny, I'll have to get it and take some pics(look for it on my thread next week) and to answer your ? just RM(heavy stamped) at a angle slopping or following the curve of the trigger bow.