Colt 1911 National Match
I recently acquired a Colt 1911 pistol with a serial number of 103XX-NM. I've figured out that it was a 1963 production NM but it appears to either be a dull stainless or it has had all the bluing removed. I don't think that they made any stainless guns that early. Can anyone verify for me? The slide says National Match on the left side, but the barrel is marked Colt .45 N.M.over MKIV/SERIES'70. So I'm thinking that the barrel has been changed. It also has the 4 fingered blue collet type barrel bushing. Any info or input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Don
Thanks,
Don
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If your serial number is 103XX itis too early to have an original MKIV Series 70 barrel and it Is not Stainless Frame The left side of the slide should read
NATIONAL COLTAUTOMATIC
* MATCH * CALIBER 45
the right side should have
COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG.CO. HARTFORD.CONN. U.S.A.
and NOTHING ELSE
sounds like someone has made up a pistol from different parts and had some kind of finish done to it . Most Likely a good shooter but not a collector gun . I wonder what happened to original barrel [?]and if the slide does not match the vintage of the frame it is really a puzzle0 -
The slide markings match what you describe perfectly. I didn't think the barrel was correct though. What about the collet type bushing? The gun is really tight. But I realize the collector value is pretty much nil with the finish being what it is. I'm seriously considering having it reblued just for protection now. What do you think? 0 -
Hello every time you refinish or PLATE a fire-arm you lose some of the markings detail . I would leave it alone UNLESS it has no finish but is "IN THE WHITE" The series 70 Barrel only works with a spring finger bushing The correct barrel will have a closely fitted standard bushing. If it were mine I would degrease a small spot on the slide like the inside of the LETTER O with acetone and then with a Q tip touch only this spot with some cold blue to see if this spot changes color if it does use Fitz polish to remove the color if it does not change color then I would say the slide and frame has been Plated . I don't think I would do anything but shoot and enjoy the pistol The barrel may have been swapped out trying to get the gun to shoot better but most likely It would be fine for any thing except N.R.A. Bulls-Eye Matches & if you wanted to shoot those kind of matches you would replace The Colt Barrel with a MATCH barrel 0 -
There is NO finish on it now whatsoever. The only parts that have any bluing left are the barrel, spring finger bushing and the slide stop. The rest of the gun is in "the white" bare steel. The markings are all very clear and crisp. It doesn't appear that the bluing was sanded off..there are no sanding marks anywhere. 0 -
How about some pics there Snappy>>> 0 -
If the finish is bare metal 'In The White' as it were, the bare steel would have darkened due to natural oxidation from the atmosphere.
If it's nice 'n shiney, then it may be a firearm that has had a hard-chrome finish applied, or a brush-nickle application. Do you know what to look for? If not, please post some photos.
Bare metal firearms never left the Colt factory. Best, Joe0 -
I would gladly add pics if I could figure out how to do it! I don't see the browse button and the add image feature doesn't allow me to selct any image! Help!
The metal has definitely darkened and is not bright shiny steel.0 -
quote:Originally posted by snappydon
I would gladly add pics if I could figure out how to do it! I don't see the browse button and the add image feature doesn't allow me to selct any image! Help!
All you have to do is to read the freeken "Stickey" at the top of the page for instructions on posting photos in the forum.0
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