1911 question

[jakeb]

hi guys
this is my first post and i have a 1911 serial number 345161...any info on it?
the value is nill becouse it was chrome plated in the 60's but it is still tight and has all original parts
thanks in advance

[Doran]

The book says shipped to the Ordinance Depot, Bush Terminal Brooklyn, NY 26Jun18.

[jakeb]

thanks doran.... after shipping to the depot there is no other way to find out where it went from there?

i bought the gun several years ago at a gun store it was issued to a officer who retired as a major. what i rember is that he was issued it in 1934 and carried it thru ww2 it came with a p38 walther and he had the 1911 chrome plated in the
60's for vfw honor guard

[Doran]

http://www.armscollectors.com/srs.htm

This is the Springfield Research Service site. Scroll down, hit the 1911 button and type in your serial number. It may tell you if there is a record of your pistol ever issued to a unit, ship, etc. If your particular number is not listed it will give you the 10 serial numbers it knows before and after the one you key in. You may be able to make an educated guess from there. Good luck.

[jakeb]

hi doran
that was cool! found one close to mine in the same 30's range. i tore the 1911 apart and would like to know if anyone can give me a break down on the inspectionn marks...
on the barrel by the link...HS and on the reverse side P
on the inside slide a P 4 9 and the H by the sight

on the frame is 8 U M G
thanks in advance

[Doran]

HS is a High Standard barrel made in WWII and the P means proof fired. The other marks sound typical for a Colt but placement of the marks is most important. Pictures would be best.