Hi Everyone,
I was in the Army from 1984 - 1990 as a Military Policeman and carried a M1911A1 as a duty weapon.
I always wanted to get one after getting out and now 27 years later I finally got my hands on one!
It's a Remington Rand marked US Property serial number 185378x.
I totally stripped it down tonight and it has a lot of thick grease buildup on most every internal spring, etc...
My questions are:
1. Is there a place to look up serial numbers to find out any history or manufacture date, etc?
2. What should I use to remove the grease but not harm the finish? (Also - What should I NOT use that will harm the finish?) I am thinking of putting all the parts into an ultrasonic cleaner with some CLP to start...
Thanks everyone!
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