Don't store the pistol in a leather holster. That was caused by the special heat-treatment given the slides to harden them properly. ![]() If you were wondering about the slight difference in the coloration of the slide at the end - so did I when I got mine. Just to let you know - you have a very nice original pistol. That is a very long time for a mechanical device to be used - and to have given such dependable service. All of those 1911A1s that many of saw and used over the years until the 1980s were MADE in or before 1945. Just for grins-and-giggles, 1945 was the final year of completed 1911A1 Colt's as complete pistols for Government contract. I've seen beaten-up relic Colt 1911A1s sell for $800, so this one ought to fetch a decent price. ![]() Maybe more depending on how you list it for sale. Value-wise I'd think this pistol, being in at least 95% (or better) original condition would sell for more than $1000 to the right buyer. Click to expand.Nice job! My Colt's book says production of the COLT 1911A1 started the year (1944) at serial number 1609529 and started the next year (1945) at serial number 2244804.
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