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The Evolvement of the Colt Serial Number: Using the Colt M1911. The M1911, or the A1 (1912), was a commercial version with regular Colt serial numbers comprising simple signs and symbols. These gun version serial numbers halted during the 1970s, continuing from the codes of the initial varieties. Meanwhile, every other gun has a 70 as the first ...May 2, 2021 · 86646 posts · Joined 2000. #2 · May 2, 2021. It's one of the current O1911C Classic models, except that somebody has replaced the grips with some aftermarket aluminum ones and held them in place with some ill-fitting oversized thin grip screws. In addition to that the slide stop has been replaced with an aftermarket one and it has a non-Colt ... Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action Rifle Colt - Sauer DrillingOne way to get the manufacturing date is to go to the Colt site, customer service and click on the serial number lookup, enter the prefix and 6 digit numbers. If no data found, if you still have the factory large plastic bag that wrapped the carbine, look for the date there. We Colt owners call the plastic bag the birth bag.Most 6920 serial numbers LE 070000 + and current production should have small size mil-spec pins. ... Colt 1911 Government Model Series 80 .45 pistol owner since 1984 Colt M4 Carbine owner since 2011 NRA Life Member since 1973. Reactions: 81409. Save Share. Like. 8. 81409 Discussion starter 133 posts ...

Colt Semiauto Pistols. Colt's MKIV/Series 70 .45cal Government Model with Sequential Serial Numbers. 1921 Views 20 Replies 7 Participants Last post by MaximRecoil, Mar 26, 2015. N. …

The rest of the serial number leads me to believe that the actual year of production was probably 1982. Colt 70B serial number places manufacture between 1981 and 1983 In my second article on the current Series 70 (see: Colt’s Series 70 Trigger Put to the Test — Series 70 vs. Series 80 ) I noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked ...The Colt Government Model 1911 is referred to by many as "the world's greatest handgun". Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of "70G", from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix ...

The Colt serial number lookup often doesn't have more recent numbers. To get a date call Colt during business hours and be prepared for a long wait on hold. ... My Colt Government O1991, serial …Then on the right side on the slide it says National Match Colt automatic caliber .45 Then just above the trigger, on the right side I have Government Model and what I can only assume is a serial number of C185xxx The last thing I see is a very small 60 stamped on the trigger guard up near the frame. It shoots excellently and is a family …Then on the right side on the slide it says National Match Colt automatic caliber .45 Then just above the trigger, on the right side I have Government Model and what I can only assume is a serial number of C185xxx The last thing I see is a very small 60 stamped on the trigger guard up near the frame. It shoots excellently and is a family …Colt Serial Numbers – What The Caliber Numbers Mean. The second number in the sequence is the code for the caliber of the gun, and these run from the number ‘4’ to the number ‘9’. The number ‘4’ indicates a caliber between .20 and .32. The number ‘6’ would denote a caliber of .357; there is no number ‘5’ in this caliber ...What I need to research is the application of the serial numbers. I think I remember that Colt only stamped the serial number under the mainspring housing and the Argentinean government stamped the italicized numbers on the barrel, slides, and frames upon receipt during inspections. I think I read something about discrepancies in the …

A tribute to the revered Commercial Government Model pistols of the past, the 1911 Classic features the Series 70 firing system and rollmarks, National Match barrel, staked on front sights, and spurred hammer. Chambered in .45 ACP and blued, this firearm is a pure and simple 1911, designed for you to make it your own. Barrel Length: 5 in.

Colt Serial Number look-up. ... This allows you to look up your own serial numbers and it gives you the model and year built. It found 4 out of 6 of mine. Pretty cool. ... to a bunch of pre-70 Government Models and LW Commanders. Sometimes it provide multiple hits, but always had the gun listed. It doesn't like special characters, but works ...

May 30, 2002 · The "secret source" we use is Colt themselves. Give them a call at their customer service department. FWIW I can say that your pistol was produced somewhere between 1986 and 1989, as my 1986 SS Gov't is #SS22XXX. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing out and why. The rest of the serial number leads me to believe that the actual year of production was probably 1982. Colt 70B serial number places manufacture between 1981 and 1983 In my second article on the current Series 70 (see: Colt’s Series 70 Trigger Put to the Test — Series 70 vs. Series 80 ) I noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked ...3 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Oct 25, 2023. As we all know, a First Generation Colt SAA will have the serial number in three places, the bottom of the frame, the bottom of the trigger housing, and the bottom of the grip. As we also know, the vast majority of the so called "Artillery" models that were reworked into the configuration by Colt ...mlin1911. 808 posts · Joined 2016. #13 · Oct 21, 2021. M1991A1 full size was introduced in 1991. The Compact M1991A1 production started in 1992. First production SN is CP01001 for compact M1991A1. Like. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread.You can use a Colt serial number lookup tool or reference guide to decode the serial number and determine the year of manufacture. 4. Are there any specific markings or codes to look out for on the Colt 1911? Colt 1911s may have additional markings or inspector stamps that provide more information about the gun’s history. 5.May 2, 2021 · 86646 posts · Joined 2000. #2 · May 2, 2021. It's one of the current O1911C Classic models, except that somebody has replaced the grips with some aftermarket aluminum ones and held them in place with some ill-fitting oversized thin grip screws. In addition to that the slide stop has been replaced with an aftermarket one and it has a non-Colt ...

3 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Oct 25, 2023. As we all know, a First Generation Colt SAA will have the serial number in three places, the bottom of the frame, the bottom of the trigger housing, and the bottom of the grip. As we also know, the vast majority of the so called "Artillery" models that were reworked into the configuration by Colt ... During the mid-1950's the serial number data is so mixed as to be almost incomprehensible. As example you may have a model of revolver made in .22 and in .38 Special, with the .22 revolver serial numbers mixed with a different model Colt, and the .38 caliber version of that model in yet a different model range. Even after Colt began using ... Like your serial number MH means Match HBAR and it is a pre ban model R6601. Others are SP prefix for Sporter, ST for Sporter Target, MT for Match Target. Sometimes its random like BD for AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine and TA for AR-15 9mm carbine.O2020 - Colt Delta Elite - Stainless (STS) - Has a "DS" serial number prefix. O2021 - Colt Delta Elite - Bright Stainless (BSTS) O2010MT - Match Ten - This special edition included a government model slide and barrel assembly, a 10mm Gold Cup receiver assembly, a special rollmark "Match 10" on the left slide, and an extra magazine.Here we present a Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army Pistol, made in 1918 in Hartford, Connecticut. John Moses Browning’s famous pistol was adopted by the U.S. government in 1911 and attained iconic status throughout both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and beyond. This one was made in the last year of the Great War. It is marked “UNITED STATES ...Colt Government Model & National Match Serial Number Ship Dates. Year. Approximate Serial Number Range. 1912. C1 - C1900. 1913.

How long is a Colt AR-15 serial number? A Colt AR-15 serial number is typically a combination of 6 to 9 characters. Can the serial number on a Colt AR-15 be traced back to the original purchaser? In some cases, the original purchaser can be traced through the serial number, depending on the firearm’s history and documentation.

Colt 1911A1 Government Model Serial Number C159001 - Manufactured ca. 1930. Pistol is inscribed on the top of the slide between the front sight and ejection port "B.V. CLARK, UNITED STATES NAVY". Lt. Baylies Voorheis Clark graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. Lt. Clark was killed during bombing practice at sea on May 23, 1941.It has an LGC serial prefix which I have been unable to research. I can't seem to find any info on aprox date of manufacture or production numbers. The two mags included are dated 9-03. It is marked as "AR-15 A2 Government Carbine Cal. 223" with Colt Defense Hartford Conn USA above the trigger.Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action …The term "1911" or "1911-A1" is used only for military issue pistols. The "Government Model" marking is used only on Colt commercial models. This is confusing because the military 1911 or 1911A1 is a government model pistol, but that term is a commercial marking. So, 1911 or 1911A1 stamps are used only on military issue guns no …Oct 30, 2023 · Seeking information on serial numbers. Two single action 45s with three digit serial numbers. One ends with the letter T. ... Colt Government Model .45 acp 100th ... The essential facts are I have a Colt AR Government carbine, LNIB have the box and all that it came with, less than 200 rds through it. Label on box is green, COLT AR-15 A2 GOV'T CAR.,Model R6520 CALIBER .223 REM. 5.56. ... Colt AR-15 Serial Number List "Democracy is two wolfs and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch,1-800-962-COLT. The serial number tables on this page are for the Commercial line of 1911s. I wont' be much help in dating one of these guns after 1976. As always, I suggest you call the Colt Archive at 1-800-962-COLT. The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols, 3rd Edition, totals 566 pages.Your pistol is an original Post War Colt Service Model Ace pistol. Note the "Service Model" roll stamp on the left side of the slide. At some point during production Colt ran out of SM (Service Model) serial# prefix marked frames and since the frames are identical to the .45ACP Government Model, Colt assembled pistols with these.4628 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Feb 14, 2021. I can't find the thread I participated in now, but someone commented on the Government Model in stainless with 72B serial numbers. Something about this stainless steel series being the last with the polished flats on the slide, and that they might be commanding a bit higher price these days?JohnnyP. 14074 posts · Joined 2013. #4 · Jan 26, 2019. From the beginning of production the Colt Government Model had a C prefix serial number. In late 1949 Colt started using the C as a suffix, as on your friend's Colt. According to Clawson the last pistol with a C prefix serial number was C240287.

Colt MKIV Series 70 Serial Number. About 30-years ago (1993) I purchased a Colt MKIV Series 70 Government Model from a private individual. I've only shot it a few times and it works great. I was always curious about such a low four-digit serial number (NO. 4XXX). The slide is definitely legit.

If it is very important to know exact date, pay them and have the gun lettered. az_colt is correct, the GC prebans were '88-'94, you can letter them for date. These are basically a Colt model 723 ,M16A2 carbine ,non-NFA clone. Light, nearly perfect semi AR carbine in the fixed carry handle genre , IMHO.

Colt serial numbers ran from about 150,000 to about 305,000. Army service numbers started at #1 (sent to Maxim Munition Corp., Watertown, NY, for ammunition testing) and there were at least 154,802 guns built. ... Your Colt M1917 was delivered to the Government during the week of November 2, 1918 as part of a weekly shipment of 3000 …Colt National Match Serial Number C188054 without Swartz Safety and adjustable sights, blued finish and checkered walnut grips. Slide is numbered to the frame. Slide is numbered to the frame. The Colt and .22-.45 Conversion Unit serial number U216 belonged to Colonel Tom Desmond, USA originally from Utica, NY. Col. Desmond was in Army intelligence.The slide bears the two-line, two-block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. "VP" and "K" are on the trigger guard, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" is on the right side of the frame in the early production, forward position. The early three-digit serial number is located on the ...The number is 97987 indicating a 1969 manufacture date. But I am told that an 'N' in the SN means it is a 1978 year model. The N is below the SN, not in line with it. And, the front and rear sight are nickel. There are no letters parallel to the serial number, but there is an 'N' below the SN. Maybe the N and O stamp here represent something else.The serial number is in the early "No.14" format and forward location on the right of the frame which were changed at serial numbers 4501 and 7501 respectively. The right side of the slide is marked with the iconic "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". The pistol shows the early lustrous, high polish, mirror-like blue finish and fiery nitre blue small parts.Colt MKIV Series 70 Serial Number. About 30-years ago (1993) I purchased a Colt MKIV Series 70 Government Model from a private individual. I've only shot it a few times and it works great. I was always curious about such a low four-digit serial number (NO. 4XXX). The slide is definitely legit.This Colt is serial number 70B49785, which puts it's year of manufacture in 1983. ... Model: Mk.IV Series 70 Government Model Serial Number: 70B49785 Barrel Length: 5" Inches Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Semi-Auto Finish: 2-Tone Satin Nickel & Blued Sights: Fixed Iron SightsHere we present a Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army Pistol, made in 1918 in Hartford, Connecticut. John Moses Browning’s famous pistol was adopted by the U.S. government in 1911 and attained iconic status throughout both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and beyond. This one was made in the last year of the Great War. It is marked “UNITED STATES ...15564 posts · Joined 2015. #7 · Mar 2, 2018. Your Government Carbine was made in 1987 near the beginning of A2 production. I have #GC000086 from that first run. 1987 serial numbers ran up to approximately serial #003999. Slab sides means no fence around the magazine release button...you do have a slab sides.Learn how to read Colt 1911 serial numbers with this easy-to-follow guide. Includes information on all Colt 1911 models, including the Government Model, Commander, and Officer's Model. Skip to content

Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 1911A1, .45 ACP. Year: Serial Number Range: Manufacturer: Number Produced: 1924: 700001-710000: Colt: 10000: 1937: 710001-711605: ... * Colt duplicated the following serial number blocks: 60000 pistols in the Ithaca range 856405-916404 The Colt Government Model 1911 is referred to by many as "the world's greatest handgun". Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of "70G", from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix ... Colt Serial Number look-up. ... This allows you to look up your own serial numbers and it gives you the model and year built. It found 4 out of 6 of mine. Pretty cool. ... to a bunch of pre-70 Government Models and LW Commanders. Sometimes it provide multiple hits, but always had the gun listed. It doesn't like special characters, but works ...Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. Model: Government Model 380 Mark IV Series 80 Serial Number: RR37076 Caliber Info:.380 ACP Condition: Used - Minor Wear Barrels: 3 inches (76.2mm) Action: Single Action Stock: Plastic Colt Medallion Grips Finish: Blued Sights: FixedInstagram:https://instagram. los gringo locos menusolar dartmouth dispensarywonderlands redux.jimmy john's springfield It has an LGC serial prefix which I have been unable to research. I can't seem to find any info on aprox date of manufacture or production numbers. The two mags included are dated 9-03. It is marked as "AR-15 A2 Government Carbine Cal. 223" with Colt Defense Hartford Conn USA above the trigger.AR15_1911. 1525 posts · Joined 2013. #5 · Sep 1, 2022. Your Colt AR6721 AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine's prefix serial number LBD is typical to post ban made carbines. Before the ban in 1994 that model had the prefix of BD, the L prefix means Law Enforcement which this model was sold together with the other Law Enforcement series carbines. nothing bundt cakes tustincoahuiltecan tattoos Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action …Colt Serial Number look-up. ... This allows you to look up your own serial numbers and it gives you the model and year built. It found 4 out of 6 of mine. Pretty cool. ... to a bunch of pre-70 Government Models and LW Commanders. Sometimes it provide multiple hits, but always had the gun listed. It doesn't like special characters, but works ... hendrick chevrolet naples florida Firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Serial Number Lookup Instantly retrieve vital product details, warranty information, and exclusive insights through our Serial Number Look-Up feature. To read Colt 1911 serial numbers, look at the serial number located on the frame of the gun. This number can be used to determine the year and model of the Colt 1911. 1. Where is the serial number located on a Colt 1911? The serial number is located on the frame of the gun, typically on the receiver or dust cover. 2.MKIV/Series 70 Production Information. The Series 70 Government Model Colts were chambered in .45 ACP, .38 Super, 9mm Parabellum and 9mm Steyr (for overseas sales). The Government Model has a 5” barrel with checkered walnut grips adorned with the Colt medallion. They were produced in Blue and Nickel finishes.