Colt Model 1927 Serial Numbers

.45 ACP cal., these are pistols that the government sent back to various military arsenals for reworking, arsenals include Augusta Arsenal (AA), Springfield Armory (SA), and Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), pistols may have original parts (matching) or parts from other manufacturers (mismatched), finish is generally parkerized, but some pistols will have original finish with arsenal markings. COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC PISTOLS: SEMI-AUTO, GOVT. MODEL 1911A1 MILITARY VARIATIONS All pistols in this section are.45 ACP (11.25mm) cal., unless otherwise noted. Values for original 98%+ M1911A1s have risen considerably in recent years, and as a result, values for original mint guns can double and even sometimes triple the values of 98% condition. Inspect carefully for arsenal reworks (so marked by proofing, normally on left side of frame above or behind trigger), and reparkerizing. From Blue Book Publications.

1911 1911A1.45 Colt.45 ACP Production Statistics and Serial. ( Marked on slide with ” COLT CAL. 1927″ and S/N. Model 1911A1 Serial Numbers.