Did Colt Ship Pistols on Fourth of July 1918?

[Vettepartz]

Some of the members here seem to have access to Colt's shipping dates, and I was wondering if the Colt people worked on that holiday back in 1918. If so, anybody know the serial number range for that day? I think my #338259 should be near that time.

[Johnny Peppers]

Colt shipped 5000 pistols on July 1, 1918, and 5000 pistols on July 5, 1918. Serial number 338259 was shipped June 15, 21, or 25, 1918.

[Vettepartz]

Thank you very much, Johnny Peppers. I really appreciate the information that you can get on this forum. I assume that if mine had been shipped to any kind of 'Special Destination' you would have mentioned that. Have a great Fourth!

[Johnny Peppers]

2800 1911 pistols in the 333000 to 339000 serial number range were shipped to the Navy, but only a letter from Colt will confirm where yours was shipped.

[Vettepartz]

Thanks again, Johnny Peppers. It looks as if I might have to start saving up $100 to go for a Colt letter.