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This Colt 1911 pistol was used by my Father in action.
My Dad is the gentleman depicted in my avatar.

In that war-bond poster picture, the holstered pistol can be seen on his right side. Dieppe. the 19th of August 1942.

It is just as it came home, at the end of WWII.
I clean and maintain it, I have replaced no parts.
Some parts have been replaced in the past, by war-time military armourers.
I have no plans to change anything.

It is very worn and well used. The hammer-face is deeply dimpled from striking the firing pin.
It will still do everything it ever did.
From time to time, I run a few light loads through it for old times sake.
My Dad taught me to shoot a pistol with this Colt 1911, more than fifty-five years ago.


I would not trade it for ALL the Norks in the world. Or anything else for that matter.:)

If I could only have one gun, THIS COLT 1911 would HAVE to be the one.

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P.S. I still like my Norinco 1911 pistols.:)
 
Halger280HVMag said:
This Colt 1911 pistol was used by my Father in action.
My Dad is the gentleman depicted in my avatar.

In that war-bond poster picture, the holstered pistol can be seen on his right side. Dieppe. the 19th of August 1942.

It is just as it came home, at the end of WWII.
I clean and maintain it, I have replaced no parts.
Some parts have been replaced in the past, by war-time military armourers.
I have no plans to change anything.

It is very worn and well used. The hammer-face is deeply dimpled from striking the firing pin.
It will still do everything it ever did.
From time to time, I run a few light loads through it for old times sake.
My Dad taught me to shoot a pistol with this Colt 1911, more than fifty-five years ago.


I would not trade it for ALL the Norks in the world. Or anything else for that matter.:)

If I could only have one gun, THIS COLT 1911 would HAVE to be the one.



P.S. I still like my Norinco 1911 pistols.:)
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was the mag release ever changed? looks like it has. anyway, it's a gorgeous gun and a lot of sentimental value!! I would NEVER sell that gun and I would always keep it in the same condition.
 
I havn't looked beyond what's on line.:p

"Colt M1911 British Contract: S/N W29117 to W97000 and S/N C29 to C74,200 =
May 1912 to April 1919 (Approx. 17,500 pistols were shipped to England. Serial
numbers that begin with a "C" were .45 ACP and serial numbers that begin with a
"W" were .455 Webley calibers."

When Dad used this pistol during the Dieppe Raid, it was chambered in .455 Webley.
That changed.
In August 1943, He led the Canadian Contingent during the joint USA/Canada Operation of the Aleutian Island landings.
My Father and the troops in his command, landed on the Island of Kiska, The other Island involved was Attu, which was attacked by the US troops.

All troops of both Nations used US gear and guns.
In large part for ease of recognition and identification of friend/foe.
During the sea voyage on the way to the landings, my Dad had an American Armorer on board his ship fit a .45 ACP barrel to his pistol.
Which it has aboard, to this day.

Ardent, all you have to do is fly in to DairyAir.
The coffee is ALWAYS fresh and hot.

Ardent said:
Nice gun Halger, and that's a neat era for Colt. Still pre-M1911A1 days, but later M1911 production. Do you have a year of production for her?

Great history too.
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Halger280HVMag said:
I havn't looked beyond what's on line.:p

"Colt M1911 British Contract: S/N W29117 to W97000 and S/N C29 to C74,200 =
May 1912 to April 1919 (Approx. 17,500 pistols were shipped to England. Serial
numbers that begin with a "C" were .45 ACP and serial numbers that begin with a
"W" were .455 Webley calibers."

When Dad used this pistol during the Dieppe Raid, it was chambered in .455 Webley.
That changed.
In August 1943, He led the Canadian Contingent during the joint USA/Canada Operation of the Aleutian Island landings.
My Father and the troops in his command, landed on the Island of Kiska, The other Island involved was Attu, which was attacked by the US troops.
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Now THIS is a 1911. The fact that your father carried and used it makes it priceless. A family treasure it is indeed.
 
Halger,
You have a terrific pistol and a terrific story to go along. It is a wonderful heirloom. Thanks for posting.
 
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Of course, flying in to my strip for a visit would be :cool:

All you have to remember is.....

Shiny side up.
Greasy side down.:D

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