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    1918 colt

    I have a 1918 colt serial 585535 would that be in the black army serial range
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    Should be. Is it as manufactured or was it upgraded for WWII?

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    it has not been upgraded wooden grips two tone mag all original

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    No pictures. Pictures would help us see what you have.
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    some quick pics of the 1911

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    It appears correct and free of upgrades, even the combined PH barrel would be original. The finish on these "Black Armies" wore quickly, as was the case with yours and Colt didn't use it in the 1911A1's, which came out in 1924 at about serial number 700,000. If it were mine I wouldn't change a thing and just keep it clean and oiled.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rice 123 View Post
    some quick pics
    Nice honest looking old pistol...
    Regards, Jim

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    It looks like a nice gun, congrats.
    I always tell my collector mates to put originality at the top of their priority list, originality isn't something that can be restored. I've never seen a 1911 I didn't like.

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