Colt, made in 1919
A Government Colt with that serial number was made in 1919 in a Colt factory.
You will have to call Colt
You will have to call Colt with the sn to find out.
The Colt serial number 200946 was built in 1918. This Colt refers to a Model 1911 pistol, which was produced during World War I. The production of the Model 1911 began in 1911, and the serial numbers indicate the manufacturing year based on the sequence.
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data. That prefix was put on pistols made between 1981 and '83.
To determine the year of manufacture for a Colt 1911 .45 based on its serial number, you'll need to reference Colt's serial number charts. The Colt 1911 was produced from 1911 onward, and the serial numbers were assigned sequentially. For example, serial numbers starting with "C" typically indicate a production year in the 1940s. For a precise year, consult a detailed Colt serial number lookup or Colt's records.
It is not stainless steel. My guess is that it was nickeled after it left the factory. A factory nickel piece from 1918 needs to be lettered by Colt.
The Colt 1911 A1 Series 80 with the serial number 2759053 was manufactured around 1983. The Colt 1911 A1 Series 80 introduced improvements over earlier models, including a firing pin safety mechanism. Colt's production records can provide precise dates, but generally, this serial number falls within the early 1980s production range.
your colt model 1911 was made by colt in 1913.
The colt 1911 fires .45ACP ammunition.
Your colt 1911 was made in 1924.
The Colt 1911 was designed in 1897 and adopted by the US Army in 1911.