My “GI” Inspired M1911A1

[OIF2]

Here's a Colt WW II repro from somewhere around 2002. I added a few GI appropriate parts. Great shooter with a modern hard-steel slide that looks great...and it's a Colt.
Bob

Trigger, safety, maispring housing, slide stop and Colt GI stocks were added

Original Colt GI checkered MSH that would be correct for a '42 era 1911A1

GI extractor, firing pin and firing pin stop...mucho better

 

[VaTom]

OIF2

That Colt WWII reproduction is a rare bird indeed. I have one. Interesting that they had two different runs of them with different serial number pre fixes. Mine is WMK prefix. I believe the first run was WM prefix and the second run began around 1500. Total made of both was around 2500 units. It is supposed to replicate the 1942 model but Colt used some parts that were on later WWII models. Like what you did to yours. I shoot mine to save wear and tear on my 1943 Ithaca. What is your serial number prefix?

 

[loknload]

misswired,,,

If it had an idiot scratch you'd have the look!!!

Now I have to ask since I’ve never heard this before but what and where is the idiot scratch located?

 

[29aholic]

misswired,,,

Now I have to ask since I’ve never heard this before but what and where is the idiot scratch located?

It happens when someone does not pay attention and drags the slide release on the side of the frame when reinstalling it.

 

[loknload]

Now I know! Thank you, and none of mine has it!
I sort of figured that....

 

[BigBill]

I got tired of waiting for the USGI surplus 1911 from CMP. I figured it would be over priced. In 2004 I purchased a new AO US Army 1911a1 for $389, I was torn between the SA gi mil spec. I went back and bought the mil spec too $424. I saved money and got two fer 1 over the orginal and it wasn’t on my car insurance. Lol. The SA is all forged, the AO has a investment casted frame. We hammered the new AO it’s flawless right out of the box 650rds.

 

[OIF2]

OIF2

That Colt WWII reproduction is a rare bird indeed. I have one. Interesting that they had two different runs of them with different serial number pre fixes. Mine is WMK prefix. I believe the first run was WM prefix and the second run began around 1500. Total made of both was around 2500 units. It is supposed to replicate the 1942 model but Colt used some parts that were on later WWII models. Like what you did to yours. I shoot mine to save wear and tear on my 1943 Ithaca. What is your serial number prefix?

Mine is the earlier "WK". It doesn't have the "UNITED STATED PROPERTY" roll mark and has the 10mm slide stop cut-out. Not as desirable as the later, "WMK" prefix repros. But I like it, and got it for a very reasonable price. It's a superb shooter.
Bob

 

[VaTom]

Mine is the earlier "WK". It doesn't have the "UNITED STATED PROPERTY" roll mark and has the 10mm slide stop cut-out. Not as desirable as the later, "WMK" prefix repros. But I like it, and got it for a very reasonable price. It's a superb shooter.
Bob

Bob,
Pulled some information from my files. Don't know if you are aware of the production numbers. The WK serial numbered reproductions range from WK01000-WK01948. WMK's are from WMK01000-WMK02525. Total of 2,473 made by Colt's Custom Shop. Got mine for a very reasonable price 11 years ago off of GB. Like yours it is a superb shooter.

 

[handejector]

Here ya go.

These are all the markings on it. As I mentioned, no arsenal rebuild stamp.

I've posted this gun before both here and on the 1911 Forum. The general consensus is that it is a parts gun. But its also a true G.I. 1911A1.

I'd say it is closer to being a true 1911, not a 1911A1 because the frame is that of a 1911 without the bevels.
But hey- you can call it George if you want to.

 

[TAROMAN]

I, too had the itch for a GI 1911.
Went a bit different route to get there.
Was offered the complete top end from a Colt WW1 replica.
Married it to a Caspian 1911 frame.
Took a bit of fitting, but what I now have is a modern replica of a WW2 1911 rebuild.

 

[bushmaster1313]

no frills fighting iron

If it had an idiot scratch you'd have the look!!!

Mine came to me pre-scratched:

Packed December 7, 1943
Shipped to Augusta Ord. Depot December 11, 1943

 

[HARDWARE]

 

[jwk]

While there is a certain cool factor to 1911 mil spec pistols replace the sights, make sure it feeds HPs and buy some good magazines and you have a perfectly fine 1911 self defense pistol. Mil spec pistols are reasonably priced and you won't cry over holster wear from carrying it. Caveat is if you shoot left handed you so need an ambi safety. Might need a trigger job but those are cheap.