New Addition - WWII Ithaca 1911A1

[Cyrano]

Thanks, Faulkner: Remington Arms, 1942, probably corrosive and looks like they're steel cases. Interesting box and ammo, i hope you hang onto it; I've never seen another one like it.

GREAT story, incidently.

 

[Faulkner]

My Ithaca is a 43 also..wonder why the serial numbers are so different? Maybe different companies made the frames? I think mine was a Colt frame with a Springfield barrel.

Sipowicz, I looked it up on the 1911A1 production dates chart and sure enough your frame is a Ithaca from 1943 too. Ithaca was assigned three serial number ranges in 1943 and yours is from the first batch and mine from the second. In between were serial numbers used by Colt, Remington Rand, and Union Switch.

 

[sipowicz]

Sipowicz, I looked it up on the 1911A1 production dates chart and sure enough your frame is a Ithaca from 1943 too. Ithaca was assigned three serial number ranges in 1943 and yours is from the first batch and mine from the second. In between were serial numbers used by Colt, Remington Rand, and Union Switch.

Thanks...I did check mine out and it is all original for that year...and mine came with a full box of ball also...

 

[LeeVance]

Heres the Serial Numberss for Ithaca 1911A1's from WWII and Link in case anyone needs more info:

Colt 1911 .45 ACP Production Statistics and Serial Numbers


36) Ithaca: S/N 856,405 to 900,000 = 1943 ( S/N's 856,101 to 958,100 were duplicated by Colt, look for "G.H.D." or "W.B." Colt inspection initials.)

37) Ithaca: S/N 900,001 to 914,000 = 1943

38) Ithaca: S/N 914,000 to 916,404 = 1943

39) Ithaca: S/N 1,208,674 to 1,279,673 = 1943

40) Ithaca: S/N 1,441,431 to 1,471,430 = 1943

41) Ithaca: S/N 1,816,642 to 1,890,503 = 1944

42) Ithaca: S/N 2,075,104 to 2,134,403 = 1945

43) Ithaca: S/N 2,619,014 to 2,693,613 = 1945

 

[labworm]

A great story.

You are a very honorable man in helping your neighbor who really needed the help.

Sometimes we don't think it is appreciated, your story has just destroyed that thought totally.

 

[labworm]

Thanks...I did check mine out and it is all original for that year...and mine came with a full box of ball also...

I can't stand showoffs. unless of course I am the showoff. Really nice set up Sip

 

[Mule Packer]

What an honor!!...and what a great friend you have been to him.

 

[rwsmith]

Great story

That's an awesome story. The gun is super nice but gaining a good friend is the most valuable part.

 

[TACC1]

That's what being a "neighbor" is all about; at least,
where I grew up. Your posting that story here helps to
pass along an attitude that doesn't always exist in our
present society. Looks like you both came out on top.
He found out that he was appreciated for who he was, and you
likewise. Good for you both!
TACC1

 

[snowman]

That's what being a "neighbor" is all about; at least,
where I grew up. Your posting that story here helps to
pass along an attitude that doesn't always exist in our
present society.

That was the case where I was raised also; though we weren't always aware of each others' circumstances, farmers being as independent as they were.

Taking care of a neighbor in need -an example of what human beings are created to do. Thank you, sir, for posting your story, and I trust you'll enjoy Bob's company and his .45 for a long, long time.

Andy

 

[Faulkner]

You need a picture of your son with your neighbor. It will give the gun a visual lineage he can pass down to his sons.

Bob passed away this week. Fortunately we took this advise and I'm glad we did.