Colt M1911A1 rig-1942-W.B. inspected.

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drm3m

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Colt M1911A1 rig, serial number 785826, manufactured in 1942 and shipped by Colt to the Springfield Armoury on June 25 1942.
Inspectors stamp W.B. (Waldemar Broberg Col. US Army)
Purchased in Canada from the American Vet’s family on March 27 2004.

David

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That rig is a thing of beauty.
My A1 would rate about 85 to 90%, cannot recall the DOM though.
Now the details...what are the makers on your belt, and pouches.
The belt looks like an early Nasco or Nasco Awnings...maybe an R.M.Co.
The mag pouch looks to be WW1 vintage...and L.C.C., F.S.F.
The Carlisle dressing pouch almost looks like a Nasco, or a J.Q.M.D.
What about the Holster...Sears, G & K (Graton & Knight).???
Thanks for sharing.
 
Thanks for your kind comments regarding this Colt rig.

I bought this rig from the son of the U.S. Vet that had enlisted early in the war in Canada in “Ferry Command” before the U.S. formally entered the war.

It has been interesting researching his service history.
He was an American pilot from New Jersey.

Ferry Command ferried aircraft from Canada to Britain/ etc. during the dark days of the Battle of Britain.

His Pilot's Log Book shows aircraft deliveries all over the world.

In the early days "Ferry Command" enlisted civilian pilots when that human resource was limited.

“Ferry Command” is an interesting story for they that may be interested.

One of the photos below shows the Vet with Ferry Command just before take off to supply needed ammunition to Egypt in advance of the Battle of El Alamein…..the turning point in the battle against Rommel in North Africa.

David


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Alonzo,

The interesting part of this rig is that it is a mix of WWI and WWII which I understand was not unusual with 1942 Colt M1911A1 rigs...use up what was in inventory.

The gun came with a web belt marked US, a Mod. 1916 light brown leather holster marked “CLINTON” 1918 F.W.T also has “G S Tobin” scratched on rear of the holster with faint marking RAFFC for Royal Air Force Ferry Command.

The magazine pouch is ink stamped ” R.H. LONG 5-18” on inside flap as well as “Capt G.S. Tobin” written in ink on rear of pouch.
The field dressing pouch is marked US on the front with ”MIAMI AWNING CO 1941” on rear with ”G.S. Tobin” in ink.

David

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After I bought this M1911A1 Colt rig I did something stupid.
Please don't make the same mistake that I made.

I decided that I wanted a 1942/43 dated holster rig to go with a 1942 dated Colt.
I was busy on eBay at that time....so I fell into the trap....with all the 1942 dated accoutrements that went with it.

It is very nice stuff....but did I need it....I don't think so!

David

The original rig was just that......the original rig.

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drm3m said:
After I bought this M1911A1 Colt rig I did something stupid.
Please don't make the same mistake that I made.

I decided that I wanted a 1942/43 dated holster rig to go with a 1942 dated Colt.
I was busy on eBay at that time....so I fell into the trap....with all the 1942 dated accoutrements that went with it.

It is very nice stuff....but did I need it....I don't think so!

David

The original rig was just that......the original rig.
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Oh Hell Yeah...You definitely need it as it compliments and demonstrates the diversity of Military issue equipment in World War Two.

BTW...that Miami Awning FA pouch is an awesome piece...It almost appears to be the M1924 pattern pouch. This model of pouch was identified by having a longer substantially pointed flap...quite a scarce variant.
Thanks again for sharing.
 
NAA,

Thanks very much for your comments regarding this pistol.


Alonzo,

You made a comment about the 1941 dated Miami Awning FA pouch.
Here is a better photo.

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The original rig is on the left with the 1918 marked Clinton holster, 1918 marked magazine pouch and the 1941 marked Miami Awning FA pouch.

The 1942 rig purchased later is on the right with a 42 marked Boyt holster, 42 marked Avery magazine pouch.
Also shown are two M1 carbine mags.

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The photo below shows the Colt with the 42 dated rig.

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David
 
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Thanks ....'Mister hole in the donut- Inbetween Belgium, France and Germany '.

I personally think that really nice blued M1911s are stunning creations.
Perhaps one day I might own one.....but I won't tell my Wife until it is a done deal.

David
 
Mister hole in the donut.....In between Belgium, France and Germany.

I am pretty lucky with my Wife as far as my collecting goes....but she definitely prefers my U.S. Civil War stuff.

It must have to do with the look of the stuff.....and she reads a lot about the romance of the old South.

What do I know?

I can't see how a Model 1860 Colt Army revolver and a M1911A1 Colt pistol would make the difference?

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I have no idea if she has a weakness for Ames M1840 and M1860 Cavalry sabers.

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David
 
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