1911A1 magazine for Colt (1943)

MOONED

July 16, 2011 04:15

I have a very pristine (98 -99%) Colt 1911A1 and would like to know the markings which would be on a "correct" magazine for it. Ultimately, I would like to find two magazines and the canvas (w/snaps) magazine pouch which would attach to a belt to complete the "package". The Colt is a 1943 production. Any help would be appreciated. Links to current auctions are also helpful.

EDIT:
Disregard the pouch. I located some on the auction side.

EDIT II:
Neal, thanks for the input. As nice as the pistol is, I was a couple of VERY high quality magazines to go with it. I guess I'll have to pay dearly, but it will be worth it.

Thanks,

Aaron

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  nmyers

  July 16, 2011 04:33

  Colt-made unmarked mags might be correct, as well as Colt-made commercial mags with COLT .45 AUTO on the parkerized bottom, but are difficult to identify without a photograph.
  
  The most likely mags that came with your gun would have R, S, or L stamped on top of the lip, & C-R, C-S, or C-L stamped on the bottom of the lip. A mag with only R, S, or L is a WW2 replacement mag.
  
  Expect to pay $60-80 for a correct mag in nice condition.
  
  Neal
  
  EDIT: Aaron, this is the type mag you need.
  http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=240838826
  When you do a GB search, use the search words RISDON, SMALL, & LITTLE.

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