Springfield Armory's 1911 serial number prefix Discussion in 'Beginner's Corner' started by Quack, Aug 16, 2011. Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911.38 Super Model & Super Match.38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st 'BULLSEYE' Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model Rifle Burgess Lever Action Rifle Colt - Sauer Drilling.
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Ithaca - Model 1911A1 serial number 2128752 - One of 2,400 pistols manufactured in the serial number range 2127108-2129507 shipped January 16, 1945 to Transportation Officer - Benicia Ordnance Depot - Benicia, California.
Left side slide markings - ITHACA GUN CO., INC. plus ITHACA, N.Y.
Close-up of left side showing the ordnance inspectors mark 'FJA'. This is the mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood. The 'P' proofmark is located on the left side of receiver, top of slide and left barrel lug.
Close-up of ordnance inspectors mark 'FJA'. This is the mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood.
Right side.
Close-up of right side.
Close-up of serial number and United States Property mark.
Close-up of model mark.
Rear of gun showing grip safety and late grooved (7 ribs) mainspring housing.
Serrated hammer manufactured by Wright Engineering Co.
Ordnance 'crossed cannon' inspection cartouche
HS marked - High Standard barrel
P proof on left side of barrel lug
Photos & Information
Disassembly Instructions
Parts Identification
Production Dates
Coltautos.com Recommended References from Amazon.com
Paul Krokovic Collection
Ithaca - Model 1911A1 serial number 2128752 - One of 2,400 pistols manufactured in the serial number range 2127108-2129507 shipped January 16, 1945 to Transportation Officer - Benicia Ordnance Depot - Benicia, California.
Left side slide markings - ITHACA GUN CO., INC. plus ITHACA, N.Y.
Close-up of left side showing the ordnance inspectors mark 'FJA'. This is the mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood. The 'P' proofmark is located on the left side of receiver, top of slide and left barrel lug.
Close-up of ordnance inspectors mark 'FJA'. This is the mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood.
Right side.
Close-up of right side.
Close-up of serial number and United States Property mark.
Close-up of model mark.
Rear of gun showing grip safety and late grooved (7 ribs) mainspring housing.
Serrated hammer manufactured by Wright Engineering Co.