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Norton
4th February 2007, 20:02
Well, I'm stumped again.
I have Colt
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/nortonfb/2007_0131misc0026.jpg
Which has an early slide (I think)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/nortonfb/2007_0131misc0018.jpg
The frame is # 8270XX which is 1942. Stamps near the trigger guard left side;
WB,http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/nortonfb/2007_0131misc0019.jpg
V at front of trigger guard. P near mag release, P on slide, S over P on barrel lug.http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/nortonfb/2007_0131misc0017.jpg
On frame US Property and US Army (right side).
On top frame there is some additional stamps GG or a double stamped G and some other marking. Maybe a B or a 3 in front of the hammer.
The frame and slide look like they belong together.
Is this "parts", original or?
Thanks for your help, again.
Norton
Norton
4th February 2007, 20:04
OOPS!
This didn't post
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/nortonfb/2007_0131misc0021.jpg
exitwounds
5th February 2007, 17:47
The slide should be serial numbered to the frame if it is original to the pistol. The serial number will be under the firing pin stop plate, the first three digits above the firing pin hole and the last three below it. The slides were serial numbered to the frame from 710001 through about 1137800.
exitwounds
5th February 2007, 17:55
The double G stamp is likely a bounce of the die, and the G indicates it is a Govt Production Order. The SP barrel is a replacement barrel used by Springfield Armory on pistols in the 127000 - about 127900 range or so, and as replacements between WW I and WW II. It appears to be parkerized indicating the pistol may have went through an arsenal/depot rebuild since the barrel was originally blued or replaced post war.
Norton
5th February 2007, 18:00
The slide is not numbered. Is it then a parts gun meaning it was assembled some place other than the military?
Thanks Exitwounds,
Norton
exitwounds
5th February 2007, 18:11
The slide is not numbered. Is it then a parts gun meaning it was assembled some place other than the military?
Thanks Exitwounds,
Norton

It could have been an arsenal/depot rebuild which would explain the parkerized barrel and nice finish. Or it could simply be a parts gun that someone had done outside of it's military service. It would be easier to verify if it had rebuild stamps that it was done in the military. Although not all arsenal/depot level repairs were marked. But without them one could only guess as to where the refinish took place. :)