AUTO ORDNANCE 1911 SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER
there is no serial number on the slide unless someone put a number on the slide. the only serial number should be located on the right side of the frame just above trigger. Should not have 2 sets of serial numbers. Why would a Colt 1911 have 2 serial numbers? PS- 1911 or 1911A1? Also you can check at for list of dates by serial numbers. Who made your 1911? For a fee, Colt will research dates and original purchaser. Is there a way to find out how old your 1911 pistol is by serial number?ĭepends. which was from serial number 1,471,431-1,609,528.There were a total of 7 serial block numbers assigned during the War.If I had to say what exact year I would say early in 1944.
AUTO ORDNANCE 1911 SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS
The Remington Rand model 1911 was made for the United states from 1943-1945.Approximate numbers were 1,086,624 made during this time span.Your serial number belongs to the third block of serial numbers assigned by the U.S. What is the manufacture date of a Remington Rand 1911 serial number 1509336? Note: 1911 manufacturers use serial numbers, not the name on the slide. How can you check serial numbers on a cus army? When was Springfield armory model 1911-Ai serial number 42128 manufactured? If the AO 1911's from West Hurley NY is better than the Kahr 1911's, then why is that so?īOTTOM LINE: What is the general consensus of the Pre Kahr 1911's? If not, what is the major problem with them? What would the reasonable value be if its in excellent-barely used condition (with some ? modifications)? One dealer provided me with some info based on the serial number that it was made between 20, but I'm finding out that is not accurate.Īre the pre Kahr 1911's really any good? and I'm trying regarding this gun, but what is available is very limited and does not give any real info on when it was actually made, etc. I DID CHECK to ensure it wasn't stolen before I bought it.ITS NOT. There have apparently been a few modifications made to the gun I have so that might be it, but I can't attest to the modifications other than those that are readily visible like the rear sights, etc., as I bought it off a guy who says he won it in a raffle. Its interesting to learn about, and from my limited use of the gun, I've found it to be rather reliable and accurate, haven't had any of the issues I've read about.
I have also heard a number of people state that the Pre Kahr 1911 was the better gun if the serial number was below 50000. and condition seems to have some impact but mostly the price seems to be based on the reputation of the gun itself. but in doing the research I hear lots of bad things about the Pre Kahr 1911's and can't find anything on when it was made. That said, I've been doing some research since I intended to trade it for another gun (a revolver - Taurus Judge 3' 45lc/410 chambered for 3' rounds). I've had it for several years now and barely used it as I'm more into revolvers. (Pre Kahr I understand because of the AOC preceding the serial #) I have a Thompson / Auto Ordinance Ao 1911 A1 with serial number AOC 22512. I'm also new to the forum and have a number of questions.įirst.