silent one
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I have a Colt 1911- A1 with a serial number, C 217xxx. I thought the highest number on commercial Colts was C 215018 when all colts were re-numbered to military numbers in 1942. They supposidly didn't start the commercial numbering again until 1946, with the numbers starting at C 221001. How then did this particular weapon have the serial number stated above.? I have had this .45 for at least 30 years. It looks like it's paid It's dues. My late uncle said It was used by Marine Raiders during the war. They were the predecessor to the Force Recon Marine. Any help woud be appreciated.
SILENT ONE
I have a Colt 1911- A1 with a serial number, C 217xxx. I thought the highest number on commercial Colts was C 215018 when all colts were re-numbered to military numbers in 1942. They supposidly didn't start the commercial numbering again until 1946, with the numbers starting at C 221001. How then did this particular weapon have the serial number stated above.? I have had this .45 for at least 30 years. It looks like it's paid It's dues. My late uncle said It was used by Marine Raiders during the war. They were the predecessor to the Force Recon Marine. Any help woud be appreciated.
SILENT ONE