A very nice 1942 Colt M1911A1.

[John Holbrook]

This is my favorite M1911A1 configuration. The short hammer with ears. The milled trigger, etc. This example has the hollow back small ring stocks.

http://www.fototime.com/%7BBBB204AB-3BE8-4DD0-8447-D01A286BD5FF%7D/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7B61E6707D-CDE9-41BD-84D4-0FA3FCA6BF0A%7D/picture.JPG

[Little Sarge]

Very nice indeed thanks for sharing.
_______________ John

[Ed71]

Very nice pistol John, if you dont' mind answering a "newbe" question , I was wondering what you were refering to when you mentioned that "this example has the hollow back and small ring stocks", I'm new to 1911's and enjoy learning more about the differences and changes made during the producton years on the M1911 & M1911A1's. Thanks

ED

[John Holbrook]

When Colt started to use plastic stocks at about 718000, they used a plastic compound called Coltrock, however it proved unsatisfactory, and they changed to a compound called Coltwood. Also the hollow stocks proved more fragile, thus the addition of ribs. Also note the size of the rings around the screw holes.

They also have small number in the center of the stock which is a mold number.

This photo shows the two configurations. The later ribbed stocks on the left and the hollow back stocks on the right.

http://www.fototime.com/%7B2963F4E3-5990-46B6-8B5C-350A50D74817%7D/picture.JPG

[Johnny Peppers]

The 3rd variation of the Colt plastic grips were the large ring hollow back, which were only used for a brief period.

http://i41.tinypic.com/28uqwrs.jpg

[Ed71]

Thank you John & Johnny P for the info, pictures were a nice bonus! I guess it's time for me to pick up some books so i don't have to keep bothering you with such basic questions! Any recomendations? Thanks again

ED

[Johnny Peppers]

Clawson's 3rd edition of his Collector's Guide is a must have. There has probably been more information purloined out of his books than any other book out there.