A Colt M1911A1 from each year of WWII..

[John Holbrook]

After the US entered WW II in Dec. 1941.

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[Clint Boyer]

Yeah baby!

Those are sweet! Did you collect those yourself? Interesting theme, I don't think I've seen one put together like that before.

[John Holbrook]

I have lots and lots of M1911A1s and Model Of 1911, U.S.Navys...

[Gunners762]

:bow01: Sweet is right! Great collection you have john.. Now if you'll excuse me I need a tissue..

[John Holbrook]

Here is serial number 810 that was in the first shipment to the Navy in 1912. It was assigned to the USS DELAWARE and in 1937 it was sent to the USCG Station on Cape Cod..

Neat, huh?

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[Gunners762]

All I can say is absolutely incredible collection of 1911's...

[John Holbrook]

Here are three first year production Colt Navys.

2527

2970

6737

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[Coyote]

Dude!

Absolutely TIGHT collection!

Do you ever fire any of them?

[krept]

WOW man, excellent stuff. thanks for sharing.

[BigEd63]

Cool pics and a great collection you have there.

[John Holbrook]

Dude!

Absolutely TIGHT collection!

Do you ever fire any of them?


Naw, I have plenty of shooters around the house, like these 2 de-enhanced SW1911s. I prefer the original M1911 A1 configuration...


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[RIKA]

My eyes are popping! Great collection.

RIKA

[Gunners762]

Hey john....You still in possession of the Ralph Rohatch super. 38 ? I didn't relize we had such an expert on the 1911... It be neat if you could track down Rohatch's Ranger badge.

[John Holbrook]

I have been in contact with his son in St. Petersburg, and he has his father's badge and other artifacts.

Here is the Colt as I display it.

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[Gunners762]

Thats a great piece of history you have there john...I guess alot of us would be surprised if we took the time to research the firearms in our possession.You just never know what you might find out..

[John Holbrook]

Here is the letter from Colt on this pistol..

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[Gunners762]

How much did Colt rape you for the letter?

[John Holbrook]

$100.00 and worth every penny. Anytime I acquire a pre-war Super .38, I get a letter. Many were carried by law enforcement officers at all levels.

[Gunners762]

I'll keep that in mind if I ever come in possession of a pre-war super 38. Quik question! Do you know of a source for the General Shaver mags?

[John Holbrook]

I have a few, however I don't sell them anymore. They are to hard to find!!!!

[Garand]

Out frigging standing!!!!