Itaca 1911A1 w/Colt slide

[the Maddog]

Hello, I have an Ithaca made 1911A1 with a Colt slide. I only found out yesterday that it wasn't really a Colt, and I'm trying to find out as much as I can about the weapon, including service history if possible.

The receiver is marked No 1262121, with the Proof P just beneath the Mag Release button, and the Inspector initials FJA just behind the trigger guard on left side. It has the 7 rib mainspring housing, and the HS barrel. The magazine is not marked anywhere at all, not a letter or number anywhere. There is a very faint mark I can't make out just behind the top of the right grip above the sear/disconnector pin. The slide is marked with Colt's 5 patent dates, the Horse, and their name and address. The proof P on the slide is a slightly different font and size than the one on the receiver. I am told the finish is called a "Parkerized" finish, it is sort of Olive Drab in color. The finish is well done, and uniform throughout the large parts, slightly darker and smoother on the pins and small parts, except the barrel and return spring plunger which are black.

I'm curious if this might be an armory rebuild, and if there is a way to find out who it was issued to, or where it was used.


Thank You,
the Maddog

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[bandanabandit1]

Would you be interested in trading or selling that slide? If its an olive drab color then I've been looking for one like that for a while. Please send me some pictures of it if you can. Thanks!

DBJanuary @ aol.com
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