check this out...

[vikz]

this is my friends 1911 ,it was his dad when he was in the army during ww2..he told me it's older than him..is about 55 yrs young now so...do the math.he also have the original beltholster..

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/vikz07/jons1911006.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/vikz07/jons1911004.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/vikz07/jons1911005.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/vikz07/jons1911007.jpg

sorry if pic are too big my cam kinda bites..

[exitwounds]

Your pistol appears that it is USGI, not a commercial model. Some sharper pictures would help. Appears to be a nice looking Colt. What is the serial number, barrel markings, inspector marking, and markings on the magazines(if any)? Since the UNITED STATES PROPERTY stamp is not visable in the photo, I would guess it is on the front left of the frame forward the slide stop (Pre serial number 510000 location). Maybe one of the Moderators can move it to USGI for you.

[OD*]

vikz,

More surprising, it can't be any younger than 82 years old. ;)

[swampthang]

WOW gorgeous pistol , your friend has struck gold!!!!

[vikz]

i was not sure were post this so if they want to move it to the right one would be good...

[vikz]

i think he told me it was made in 1925..

[OD*]

i think he told me it was made in 1925..
Do you have the serial number handy? ;)

[exitwounds]

What is the first three digits of the serial number? Block out the last with X's if you prefer (eg. 561XXX). No Model 1911's were produced sn# 629500 in 1919.

[vikz]

the serial was 4xxxxx something i zoomed in a little bit...and it also said us military...

[exitwounds]

You have a 1918 Colt 1911.

[exitwounds]

If you provide the first three digits we can tell you where it was shipped to.

[vikz]

i think it is 470xxx, it's not mine ...just want you guys to see her and admire...i wish it was mine....he said he will tell his wife to sell it to me whenever you know when...

[exitwounds]

On Oct. 3, 1918 20,000 pistols in serial number range 450000 - 478000 were shipped to the Ordnance Depot, Bush Terminal, in Brooklyn, NY and on Oct. 15, 1918 6,000 more were sent there in serial number range 455000 - 493000 and again on Oct. 29, 1918 another 3,150 were shipped there. On Oct. 23, 1918 9,000 pistols shipped to the Ordnance Depot, Greenville Piers, Jersey City, NJ in serial number range 451000 - 505000. Unless it is sn 470379 or 470222 it was shipped to either Brooklyn, NY or Jersey City, NJ. Those pistols were sent to troops fighting in France during WW I.

[vikz]

i will have to tell him all this...this is really cool..thanks a lot for all the info exitwounds...how do you know all this????

[exitwounds]

The information can be found in Clawson's big book, and some other publications.

[vikz]

how much do you think is the value of this pistol...it is really in good condition w/ the original holster and he said he haven't changed anything since his dad past away long time ago...he uses it every once in a while..