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electrified120
3rd September 2009, 15:16
I am hoping i put this in the right spot. I was wondering if someone could tell me if this is a colt or not? The only markings are the serial # and to the right of it there is a SA stamped on it along with a small G under the slide. Any info would be appreciated.
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac342/electrified120/19113.jpg
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http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac342/electrified120/1911.jpg
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wjkuleck
3rd September 2009, 15:54
The receiver appears to have begun its life in 1913; it's Colt. The "SA" refers to the rebuild facility that processed the pistol during WWII, in this case, Springfield Armory. I have a 1914 Springfield M1911 with the same mark.

The slide, of course, is unmarked. Without more details, one cannot identify it. The visible small parts do not appear to be original. And yes, this is the correct forum :) .

Does this help?

Regards,

Walt
wjkuleck
3rd September 2009, 16:03
I should have added that the slide may be a "scrubbed" US Military slide, a foreign military slide, a commercial slide...though the GI-style sights would argue for some sort of military origin.

Regards,

Walt
electrified120
3rd September 2009, 16:55
That helps alot. Thanks wjuleck
Doran
3rd September 2009, 18:42
Do you have a clear picture of the SA?
Jim Watson
3rd September 2009, 18:56
The serial number is for a 1913 Colt. SA stamp, parkerizing, and arched mainspring housing are typical of arsenal overhaul.
But I don't see a United States Property mark. If it has been deleted, it speaks of Grandpa getting worried about his pilfered service pistol.

I dunno about the blank slide.

The rubber grips, notched grip safety, and oval thumb safety are commercial parts.
electrified120
3rd September 2009, 20:36
Thats the only picture of the SA that I've got for now. The pachmayr grip, main spring housing, grip safety and thumb safety were put on by the previous owner. It has no other markings nor can I see were any might have been. Was just checking to see what I had so I would know what its worth. Thanks for all the help.
Scott Gahimer
4th September 2009, 01:14
The SA mark was used outside the WWII time period as well.

I suspect the slide markings were scrubbed by the same fellow who scrubbed the USP off the frame.

Value would not be too high IMO. Maybe $400-500 due to the scrubbed markings and non-original parts.

It's a shooter and for a shooter...I'd buy a better pistol for the same or less money.