Had to jump the Beast this morning. Got a new battery after we went to store toy.
This is the store of what followed me home from the toy story. A 95 year old man brought it in to sell on consignment. He said he carried it in WWII. I came with the holster he carried it in. The holster in not usable but I will hang it on the wall.
It is a 1911A1 Colt Commercial model made in 1931. According to my research, some Commercial models were used to fulfill the Military contract during WWII. The frame and slide, which have matching serial numbers, have been refinished with a gray-green parkerizing. The barrel seems to be a replacement.
I disassembled and cleaned it. The ejector rod and thumb safety plunger were rusty. I cleaned the rust off it.
It has an arched mainspring housing. My other 1911's have straight mainspring housings. It will take a bit to get used to it. BTW, the Colt has a heavier trigger pull than my Rock Island milspec.
Slim
Was reading this yesterday then sent CMP a email, might call them here this week
How to get your hands on a historic M1911 pistol from the US Army stockpile...
sorry the link is not attaching. It was on the Fox.com news link yesterday. If i can figure it out later i will correct it.
The whole story
How to get your hands on a historic M1911 pistol from the US Army stockpile
By Allison Barrie | FoxNews.com
Published January 5, 2018
Americans will soon have the rare opportunity to get their hands on a historic military gun.
Only American citizens can purchase one of these World War II combat pistols, the M1911, from the U.S. Army stockpile. And only one can be purchased a year by a qualified buyer.
The 1911 is one of the most sought-after popular handgun models in the country. The legendary pistol entered service more than a century ago, and was used in World War I. Most of the vintage handguns in storage were made before 1945.
President Trump is expected to soon sign off on a bill greenlighting the Army to make available for sale a limited number of these M1911s to American civilians.
For several decades, these surplus U.S. military handgun stockpiles have been hidden away in storage out of the public eye.
Reveal: What’s inside the gun crates?
Which 1911s are in the crates? It’s an exciting mystery. The exact pistols will not be revealed until the crates are soon opened.
From Colt to Springfield Armory, the M1911 was made by a range of American gunmakers. There will also be a full spectrum available, ranging from brand spanking new pistols to ones with visible battle scars.
This is a special chance to own a famous pistol with a unique story behind each dent and scratch. You could purchase a 1911 that was used on the front lines by a brave American soldier.
No matter the maker or condition, this is an exciting opportunity for civilians and military members alike.
Limited Release
The Army will make these surplus pistols available through the government-chartered Civilian Marksmanship Program or CMP. The release will be limited to only several thousand in 2018. Your best chance to get one is to be prepared and ready to act.
The CMP spent a lot of time working out how to best fairly sell the pistols.
All that’s needed is President Trump’s signature, signing the bill into law and the handguns will be released – that’s your signal to jump into the fray to try to nab one. Head over to CMP’s website to get in the action for the rollout.
Once CMP receives 10,000 orders, the would-be purchaser names will be loaded into a “Random Number Generator” and each person will be assigned a number.
So here’s everything you need to know to be ready to move quickly, get your paperwork in and be one of the lucky few to own a piece of meaningful military history
The 1911 Backstory
This pistol was used by the U.S. Army for about 75 years. A variant of the M1911 is still by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Back in 1911, the U.S. military chose the M1911 as the standard-issue sidearm for the forces. The iconic single- action, semi-automatic weapon remained the official sidearm until 1986 when it was replaced by the Beretta M9. It is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and magazine fed.
In recent weapons news, the Army changed sidearms, replacing the Beretta M9 with the new Sig Sauer MHS, Modular Handgun System.
Inside the Crates
The exact nature of the pistols that will be released remains unknown. In the crates, there will certainly be Colt 1911s – but what else?
It would be tremendously exciting if they open the crates and discover the ultra-rare and highly sought after Singers. If so, those most likely will be auctioned in a special process by CMP based on past methodology.
There could also be pistols made by Remington Rand, Springfield Armory, Ithaca, UMC, Union Switch & Signal and North American.
The pistols will not all be in the same condition. There will most likely be some in pristine, mint condition – but this is also a special opportunity to hold in your hand a 1911 with character bearing the marks of accompanying a brave U.S. soldier through his service and sacrifice for our country.
There will be very high demand competing for a very limited number ranging between 16,000 and 20,000 will be up for sale over the next two years.
In the future, it is expected another possible 70,000 or so may eventually become available.
Who can buy them?
There are rules for who CMP can sell firearms to. For starters, only to Americans. You need to be a U.S. citizen or you are out of luck.
You also need to meet the federal and state-level firearm criteria to legally buy a firearm. These criteria include being at least 18 years old and passing a background check.
Next, you need to fall within the guidelines
Active-duty service member, reservist, National Guardsman, veterans and CMP’s “special affiliates” members are all eligible to purchase one.
Special affiliate members are folks who belong to congressionally chartered veterans service organizations and professional organizations like the Fraternal Order of Police.
So if you don’t fall within those categories then you need a membership with a CMP-affiliated club. These can be found across the United States and often membership will set you back around $20 to $30.
How can you buy one?
Get ready in advance so you’re poised to strike and nab one.
You’ll need a copy of a U.S. birth certificate, passport or any other official proof of citizenship. For military IDs, E5 and above can be used.
To prove you meet age requirements, you can use that same proof of identification if it details your birthdate.
Make sure you have proof ready that you fall within the guidelines. You’ll need to provide proof of membership in a CMP-affiliated organization like a membership card or CMP Club Member Certification Form.
You also need to provide proof you know how to safely handle firearms and are familiar with shooting range safe conduct.
If your state has any other documents required to purchase a handgun then that paperwork needs to be included as well.
There is also a specific 1911 form that needs to be filled in. You can find a complete list of all the requirements, the mail order process, CMP organizations and all other relevant details on the CMP website.
How much?
Once the crates are opened by CMP they will inspect, grade, and value everything to determine the prices.
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