US&S

[MrOverlay]

If it isn't one thing it's another. Stopped in one of my LGS since the snow and ice has slacked off a bit to pick up another suppressor and then it happened. After being escorted to a secret location I had a gorgeous Union Switch & Signal 45 placed in my hand. The price was out of my normal range, but I'm sure some arrangements could be made.

I guess it boils down to purchasing a piece of history or not.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[DWalt]

Might have been mine. I was born and raised not far from Olive Hill (but on the other side of the river), bought a DCM US&S .45 in the late 1950s, and several years later sold it locally.

 

[cololab]

If you pass, and you really did want to own that rare item, when would you again have the opportunity?

 

[MrOverlay]

If you pass, and you really did want to own that rare item, when would you again have the opportunity?

Never, probably would be a truthful answer, especially from a long time friend who could make it work.

 

[glenncal1]

Hey it's just money, the Government prints more everyday.

 

[blockislander]

Depends on condition and price of course. It might be worth having an expert look at it. There a lot of mixmaster out there.

 

[Jack Flash]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeo3ISj8DaQ[/ame]

 

[MrOverlay]

Well I did it.

Trying to post a picture.

 

[VaTom]

The slide looks pristine. If you make an offer ensure the slide and frame match (serial number for US&S) Also correct barrel. Small parts can also unique to year made and manufacturer. Changes occurred throughout production. I believe US&S only made 35,000. Colt and Ithaca made about 350,000 each and Remington Rand made over 1,000,000. If it is correct it would be a buy for me.

 

[AudieMurphy]

1911's have really gone up in the past years...especially US&S and WWI'S. I had at one timme maybe a dozen of them but sold off most.

 

[MrOverlay]

I could post more pictures, maybe.

The slide is correct. The frame is correct with proper stamping.

The deal is done. Picking up tomorrow.

 

[VaTom]

I could post more pictures, maybe.

The slide is correct. The frame is correct with proper stamping.

The deal is done. Picking up tomorrow.

Excellent!!!

 

[MrOverlay]

Another picture hopefully.

 

[MrOverlay]

Picture of barrel.

 

[MrOverlay]

Other side of gun.

 

[Breadman1]

That gun is very nice. I sold one about 4 months ago that was a 95% gun and got 9k for it, if your into for less than that your ok.

 

[DWalt]

SN range should be 1041405 to 1096404

 

[MrOverlay]

Apparently towards the end of production.

 

[Jack Flash]

Well I did it.

Trying to post a picture.

I would have given this a thousand likes if I could have.

You won't regret it, and if you ever do, PM me!

 

[bushmaster1313]

Slide refinished?

 

[MrOverlay]

Who knows after 80 years. Wouldn't surprise me. Only being an accumulator I'm ok either way.

 

[WardenRoss]

Pure green with envy!

 

[MrOverlay]

Thank you for rotating the picture

I can never seem to be able to do that.

 

[WardenRoss]

Thank you for rotating the picture

I can never seem to be able to do that.

Rock on and congrats on finding such a fine example!

 

[glenncal1]

Mind if we ask what you paid? You might want to post over at coltforum.com, they will give you lots of info on the piece. We are all jealous.

 

[AudieMurphy]

Its been refinished....the "straw" has been removed....Also there should be inspectors stamping on the trigger guard either by the mag release or on the other side by the frame....just saying

 

[AudieMurphy]

Im going to go out on a limb and say the frame is a FAKE...the slide maybe origonal but its been either bead or soda blasted...But the frame is definately been worked.....look at the right side closely.....the stamping/letter is precise and sharp. this was allplied after the refinish....ALSO the trigger cutouts on WWII's are always rough and machined and will exhibit "straw"...with means tooling marks dont believe me?? send pic's to colt forum....they'll pick this apart!!

 

[MrOverlay]

Is that the RCD Mark just above the mag release, or should I look for something else?

Since I now have this gun I'll n my hands, I can provide a bit more information.

In addition to the RCD mark above the mag release, it also has a "p" slightly below the mag release at about the 4 o'clock position, and the same "p" on top of the slide in front of the rear sight.

The "p" on the frame can barely be seen in post 24.

 

[MrOverlay]

Mind if we ask what you paid? You might want to post over at coltforum.com, they will give you lots of info on the piece. We are all jealous.

Maybe not everyone.

 

[AudieMurphy]

Maybe not everyone.

Im calling it the way I see....not to rain on anyones parade....But the stampings of RCD and the right side were clearly not origonal and done after the refinish....post it on the colt forum....for your protection....Im trying to help you, I dont need validation