Help To Identify Mfg. SS 1911 Slide

Ungulate · Jun 8, 2021

Hey, I bought several slides recently and need help to identify the manufacturer on this 1911 .45 Govt.
Both slides pictured have the same "S" stamped on the outer firing pin housing.
The blued slide has a Bomar Tuner top rail, slide is marked: Ithaca Gun Co. NY. It is included here just for show and tell.

Thanks for any help to identify the SS slides. The shorter slide is about 3/4" Shorter than my lightweight Colt Officers model. The breech block fits a 9mm, not .380.

FourTeeFive · Jun 8, 2021

Starting in the early 80s there were a LOT of aftermarket slides available. And quite a few people machining older slides, cutting them down, etc. The Ithaca slides were pretty readily available on the surplus market. I'm guessing someone cut the short one down from a full size as a homebrew project. The full size SS slide could be a lot of different manufacturers.

Ura-Ki · Jun 8, 2021

Any other markings on the other side?
Might be earlier Caspians, but they usually cut their serrations like Colt, these are more like Springfield, so no idea! Lots of different options through the years for "Bald" generic slides through SARCO, and that's my guess here!

Ungulate · Jun 8, 2021

FourTeeFive said:
Starting in the early 80s there were a LOT of aftermarket slides available. And quite a few people machining older slides, cutting them down, etc. The Ithaca slides were pretty readily available on the surplus market. I'm guessing someone cut the short one down from a full size as a homebrew project. The full size SS slide could be a lot of different manufacturers.

That's what came to mind.... generic slide. There are no other markings whatsoever on either of these slides.... except the dragon tattoo ! ? The A1 machining has a few issues, I will build it when I find a frame.... or wait 14 weeks for back orders.
Thanks to both members who responded with your wit and wisdom. Ungulate