This video showcases a rare 1912 Commercial Colt Government Model 1911, serial number C943, featuring a unique Niter Blue finish and an inscription from C.L. Stockdell. The expert presenter, drawing on historical firearms texts, details the pistol's early production characteristics, including its specific sights and mainspring housing, highlighting its significant collectible value.
This guide details how to identify early Colt 1911 pistols, focusing on unique features of the first dozen manufactured. It covers slide markings, grip checkering, internal numbering, finish types, and the significant discovery of owner inscriptions. The information is presented with the authority of a firearms expert, emphasizing historical context and collectible value.
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