when was my 1911 made?

[arado]

I have a Colt 1911 that I want to know year it was made. serial number is 266266 I bought it 30 years ago to have one. any one Know?

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[Mikecp@2022]

Your Colt was made in 1918.

http://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/c...production.htm

Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture

[arado]

Thanks, It's history would not be documented, so I'll use my imagination. It is in a holster marked "Sears".

[Johnny Peppers]

Colt No.266266 was shipped April 10, 1918 to Springfield Armory.

[arado]

Colt No.266266 was shipped April 10, 1918 to Springfield Armory.

Thanks, were they shipped with holster or extra magazines? This has a filled US double pouch. canvas pouch made by PB&Co 10-1918.

[Johnny Peppers]

The Model 1911 Colts were built under contract, and the contract only called for the pistol and one magazine. The holsters and magazine pockets were purchased from various other contractors by the military.