John Holbrook Collection Colt Model 1911 of U.S. Navy Serial Number 6737 - This pistol was part of the fifth Navy contract of 1000 guns shipped to the U.S. Navy, General Storekeeper, U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N.Y. On October 5, 1912. Pistol has early Colt in circle on the slide. The mark of Army Inspector of Ordnance Major Walter G.

Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. According to my references, this Colt's 1911 Commercial Version was serialized in 1914 - so your guess was very close. I honestly don't know what the older oil finish and early serial number does to the value, but I believe it would add significantly to it. I have a Colt model 1911 U.S Army.45 ACP, manufactured in 1.

Hillsong With Everything Download Free Mp3 on this page. Penfield inspected these pistols from January 2, 1911 - September 30, 1914. Serial numbers of Model 1911 pistols inspected 1 - 101500. 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' mark on the frame and early patent dates terminating with date of Feb. Close-up of serial number 'No. 6737' on forward right side of the frame.