Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data.
The Colt M1911 pistol is a famous semi-automatic handgun designed by John Moses Browning and officially adopted by the United States Army on March 29, 1911. It was chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and quickly became one of the most recognizable military sidearms of the 20th century. The pistol served with U.S. forces through World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and remained the standard U.S. military sidearm until 1985, when it was replaced by the Beretta 92F pistol. For collectors and history enthusiasts who appreciate the design of this iconic handgun, there are also non-firing replicas available. A M1911 replica handgun such as the Denix M1911 replica pistol recreates the classic look of the original wartime sidearm using metal alloy construction and detailed grips. These replicas are commonly used for display, historical reenactments, film props, or collections. Specialty retailers like Replica Weapons Australia offer historically styled replicas inspired by the classic M1911 design for enthusiasts who want the visual authenticity of the pistol without a functioning firearm.
would need a serial number to answer the question.....................
Dozens of companies made 1911s, and there is no commonality to Serial numbers. If you 1011 is a Colt, you can contact colt customer service.
You can find a list of Colt M1911 and M1911A1 production serial numbers at http://www.coolgunsite.com/pistols/colt%20production.htm. Going by the numbers in your question (7071), it looks like you have a M1911 that was made for the Navy in 1912, the first year of production.
probably made by colt in 1943. If your slide reads Ithaca, then it is on a Colt frame. That is not unusual....................
1911, and remodled in 1927
Impossible to answer without a detailed description and the serial number. It is a 1911-A1, 45 Cal., Olive Drab in Color, Made in 1938 (?), Serial # 1950 Excellent Condition......As New
The Colt M1911 is primarily manufactured in the United States, specifically at Colt's production facility in Hartford, Connecticut. Over the years, Colt has also produced the M1911 in various other locations, including some international partnerships, but the classic model is closely associated with American craftsmanship. Additionally, there are various other manufacturers around the world that produce their own versions or clones of the M1911 design.
made by Ithaca in 1944
Your 1911 pistol was made by Remington Rand in 1944. Your slide is probably marked Colt. however, the serial number denotes the gun manufacturer. Often when cleaning several 1911 pistols the parts are mixed when put back together as with putting a Colt slide on a Remington Rand frame.
colt fronter six shooter serial # 1186654
The Colt 1911 government model with that serial number was made in 1919,