M1911 Mismatch

[delllta]

I recently inherited a large firearms collection and I'm going through each piece one by one. I have a M1911 with serial #48xxx. I have fired a full clip of rounds through it and it shoots very nice and it is in very good condition (some light scratches but no pitting and original finish). From the digging/researching I have done I believe it was made in 1913. It appears however, that it has been worked on over the years. The slide has a last patent date of 1913 so I believe that is has been changed somewhere along the line? The front site is of an early style (1911 - 1919). In addition the hammer has flat sides and I believe this is from a colt M1911 model 5?. I have no intention of selling it (at least anytime soon) but I'm wondering if I should attempt to restore it to original configuration. Any thoughts on this and it's configuration? -John

ps. I tried unsuccessfully to post photos, any help in doing this would be appreciated.

[bgiven]

John,

Photos would be a necessity, to help you with your evaluation.

[delllta]

Hopefully the photos will appear. -John

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2321941680102247315TCaXRT


http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2634879050102247315GqggRf

[Hawkmoon]

How to post photos is explained in the FAQ area:

http://forum.m1911.org/faq.php?faq=a_few_words#faq_postingpictures

[RickB]

The slide is from 1918, but can't tell much else without some closeups shot in better (more) light.

[bgiven]

Hard to tell from those photos..... but you are correct, the slide is much later than the frame.... 1918-19. The hammer and thumb safety are later production as well. Correct magazine would have a lanyard loop, the balance looks to be correct.

[pa_guns]

Hi

More or less like this

http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/68/68/9/41/68/2321941680102247315TCaXRT_th.jpg

Bob

[Scott Gahimer]

You're best to leave the pistol as is. Based on your photos, the pistol has been refinished with a phosphate (parkerized) finish. The finish does look to be a military arsenal finish, but an in-hand inspection would be necessary to verify.
The wear patterns appear to pretty much match from the slide to the frame. Anything you do to the pistol now to change it will only decrease it's value. I'd keep it and enjoy shooting it now and then. I wouldn't turn it into a regular shooter or a carry gun...just a plinker now and then.
Thanks for the photos. Nice piece.

[nailbender1979]

Hello,
I keep hearing people on here saying things about the slide and frame matching and original parts, but I am very new to my A1 ('43 Remington Rand)and I was wondering if someone could tell me where to look for numbers on the gun, or direct me to a thread on this site that has already covered the subject. I would also like to get the names of some of the books that keep getting recomended (Clawson I believe).
Thank you for any help.
Matt

[delllta]

Thanks for the feedback. I think I will leave the slide alone but I'd really like to change the hammer to an earlier version. Is their a source for parts on the early M1911's? thanks again, -John

[sprice1973]

I would leave it as is.Nice looking pistol.

[Mark Hitchcock]

Hello,
I keep hearing people on here saying things about the slide and frame matching and original parts, but I am very new to my A1 ('43 Remington Rand)and I was wondering if someone could tell me where to look for numbers on the gun, or direct me to a thread on this site that has already covered the subject. I would also like to get the names of some of the books that keep getting recomended (Clawson I believe).
Thank you for any help.

Matt

Go to www.coolgunsite.com There you can find a wealth of info, and you can order your Clawson's. Clawson's is like an American Express card........never leave home without it. Good Luck

[bgiven]

Thanks for the feedback. I think I will leave the slide alone but I'd really like to change the hammer to an earlier version. Is their a source for parts on the early M1911's? thanks again, -John

I have parts for Military M1911s and A1s. Email me direct at bgiven@rbauction.com