Old 1911

[Savage Jav]

Hey all. Unfamiliar with 1911's and I'm not sure if I need to replace this barrel. Came off a 1943 colt 1911a1. To me it looks as if the barrel is shot out but I'm not familar enough with them. It also has a Springfield marking on the frame that I've never seen before. Also think I need a new recoil spring as I want to be able to shoot it. I've attached some pictures and any advice would be appreciated.

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[Velzey]

I see some decent lands and grooves I would bore scope it, see what exactly that is.
Respiring it and shoot it. Most likely will shoot just fine

 

[jbett98]

Are there any stamped markings on the barrel lugs?
The stamped markings on the rear of the frame above the right grip panel (Two crossed cannons in a circle) are the Board of Ordnance final acceptance stamp.

 

[Savage Jav]

I didnt look, what am I looking for specifically?

 

[Savage Jav]

I see some decent lands and grooves I would bore scope it, see what exactly that is.
Respiring it and shoot it. Most likely will shoot just fine

Was just curious because its no where near as deep as my other handgun barrels

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The bore looks pretty good to me...I'd shoot it first before making any plans to replace it.
Nice pistol you have there.
Andy

 

[Savage Jav]

Gonnna shoot it tomorrow. Has not been shot in at least 40 years

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Well happy shooting to you..!
Nice to see an older gun being used.
Andy

 

[jbett98]

How stiff is the recoil spring?

 

[Savage Jav]

How stiff is the recoil spring?

Not very stiff at all. I know the gun hasn't been shot in 40 years but I would assume it had to of gotten shot a fair amount being it was a 1943 gun.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

We were still using WWII 1911A1's into the 1990's at least in the Army...
Andy

 

[Alexx1401]

Not very stiff at all. I know the gun hasn't been shot in 40 years but I would assume it had to of gotten shot a fair amount being it was a 1943 gun.

The recoil spring is the first thing I would look into before shooting it. They are very cheap. If not sure pop a new one in. Then see what it does. I had a 1911 made in 1918 for a long time. It was beat to death when I got it. Bore was very pitted, guessing a lot of early corrosive primed ammo had been used in it. It shot amazingly well so I never bothered to replace the barrel. If the spring is weak it will let the modern ammo pound the pistol good. Assuming it shoots well some new sights would be nice.

 

[Cerberus Group]

I'll be down next week...can meet and go over it with you if you want...no charge.

 

[Savage Jav]

I know for a fact this one was "acquired" before 1955

 

[jbett98]

You need a new spring. Factory is normally 16 lbs.

 

[Medic!]

Hey all. Unfamiliar with 1911's

That 1911A1 is probably worth Getting familiar with before you dick with it.

 

[Savage Jav]

Did some research and its a 1943 manufacture date

 

[jbett98]

This might help you figure out what you have.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...Markings.htm&usg=AOvVaw0qmYdgl-PWBfI4jHAn5PMT

 

[jbett98]

I've got a new 14 lb. Wolff spring you can have. Let me know if you're interested we I can meet up in Portland somewhere.
I can bring my 1944 Remington Rand and show you what a nice job Velzey did on the parkerizing finish.

 

[Savage Jav]

I've got a new 14 lb. Wolff spring you can have. Let me know if you're interested we I can meet up in Portland somewhere.
I can bring my 1944 Remington Rand and show you what a nice job Velzey did on the parkerizing finish.

I might takeyou up on that. Not sure when ill be up in portland, term starting next week. I beleive its a mixed gun. Colt slide, Remington frame based off the FJA inspector marks