![]() ![]() I know my chances of ever owning one are slim and none, and Slim left town just before Christmas. Some Colt 1911 pistols have been found to have a hidden serial number on the back of the. Talk about someone's eyes being opened! So now I have a better grasp on what all the fuss is about, not to mention a better understanding of the value of the older pistols. made the use of serial numbers on all firearms mandatory. Admittedly, I knew very little of its history, nothing about the cartridge, itself. Up until this past year, I had zero interest in the. ![]() How do y'all keep all this stuff straight in your head?Īnother member says, " Do you mind us asking how you came across this pistol and what your intentions are with it.we usually like to hear the stories of these old beauties if there is a story to tell." I continue to be amazed, or impressed, or whatever with the level of knowledge shown by forum members regarding the smallest of details about old Colts, be they SAAs, revolvers, or 1911-style pistols. This one has a very low serial number of 2. ![]() In early 1935 the word Colt was added to the marking." The El Capitan is the only Officers to be made in the El series of Lew Horton pistols. Serial numbers for this model will be found on the right side, just the. One member says, " The markings on your barrel are from around 1934. Colt licensed other manufacturers to make 1911 Model automatic pistols. ![]()
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