Videos tagged with Inspector Marks

This video details a Colt 1911A1 pistol that belonged to Marshall Cooley, a WW2 Military Intelligence officer who served in the Pacific Theater. The presenter, an expert in collectible firearms, meticulously examines the pistol's original configuration, including its parkerized finish, inspector marks (GHD), and correct barrel. The video also delves into Cooley's extensive military service records, highlighting his intelligence, his self-taught Japanese language skills used for interrogating prisoners, and his post-war role in occupied Japan. The narrative emphasizes the historical significance of the firearm as a 'vet bring-back' with documented provenance.

This video provides an expert-level guide to identifying and authenticating the extremely rare Singer Manufacturing Co. 1911A1 pistol. The host, an established expert in collectible firearms, details the specific markings, serial number ranges, and inspector stamps crucial for verification. He highlights the unique tight tolerances of Singer pistols and discusses variations like 'lunch pail' guns, emphasizing their significant market value and historical importance as a 'Holy Grail' collectible.