Barrel crown on pre-war ace

wizbanger

December 06, 2017 13:15

I'm looking at a pre-war Colt Ace in the box in what appears to be excellent condition. But something stands out that I question. The muzzle crown is blued. When I questioned the seller, he said the barrel is stamped Colt Ace .22 Match and that these had blued crowns. Is that true, and did the all have floating chambers?

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  wizbanger

  December 06, 2017 13:15

  Still hoping to find out if barrel crown on pre-war Ace should be blued. Barrel is stamped Colt Ace .22 Match

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  perry shooter

  December 06, 2017 14:06

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  hello is this a complete PISTOL or a conversion unit that goes on a 1911 frame? if you send me a email my direct address is karlwoerner1@gmail.com I will try to send you some pictures

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  rufe-snow

  December 06, 2017 15:16

  There were main 2 variations, of the pre W W II, Colt 22 ACE pistol.
  
  With and without the floating chamber.
  
  First, was the "Commercial ACE", without the floating chamber. Serial numbers between 1 and 10,935.
  
  Second, was the, "Service Model Ace", with the floating chamber. It's marked "Service Model" on the frame. Serial number will have a "SM" prefix.
  
  Both are very pricey collectors items nowadays. Best have a pro give it a hands on. As getting stuck with one that has been refinished. Will cost you a lot of money.

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