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Scott Gahimer Collection
Model of
1911 U.S. Army serial number 403
(circa. 1912) Pistol features early high polish finish and fire blued
small parts. This pistol was one of 200 shipped February 15, 1912 in the
fourth shipment to Springfield Armory.
| SN Range |
Shipped To |
Shipping Date |
| 1 - 50 |
Springfield Armory |
January 4, 1912 |
| 51 - 100 |
Springfield Armory |
January 18, 1912 |
| 101 - 300 |
Springfield Armory |
February 3, 1912 |
| 301 - 500 |
Springfield Armory |
February 15, 1912 |
| 501 - 1000 |
U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn |
March 7, 1912 |
| 1001 - 1200 |
Springfield Armory |
March 21, 1912 |
 On the earliest examples, the serial number was located
on the forward right side of the frame.
 Left side. Colt logo in a circle on the left side of the slide behind
serrations until January 1913, until approximately serial number 20000.
 This example bears the ordnance mark W.G.P., for Major Walter G. Penfield, in the form of a
monogram stamped on the left side of the frame above the magazine release.
Penfield inspected these pistols from January 2, 1911 - September 30,
1914. Serial numbers of Model 1911 pistols inspected 1 - 101500.
 Earliest type magazine catch lock (from serial number 1 to approximately
serial number 3200)
 Top of slide.
Front grip strap. |
