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Originally Posted by DWalt
I have read about several M1909s being obtained as surplus from some large bank which were used by bank guards back before WWII. I don't remember where the bank was, but Cleveland sticks in my mind as a possibility. The one in your picture is the most pristine I have seen. One of mine is fairly close but a few points less. I know nothing about the histories of either of mine, nor did their previous owners. Except that they were probably among those which stayed stateside.
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Like DWalt, I have read the same stories. I have looked at tons of American Rifleman magazines from over the 30's, 40's, 50's and early 60's, and never can I remember seeing the 1909's for sale.
Mine has been rebuilt(?) with a Colt New Service marked barrel. It is appropriate since the 1909 is basically a New Service to begin with. This just means I don't feel bad about shooting a true collector's piece.