- Approximately 100 pistols stamped 'N.R.A.' Below the serial number were manufactured at Springfield Armory and by Colt. The M1911 was formally adopted by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in 1913. The.45 ACP 'Model of 1911 U.S. Army' was used by both US Army Cavalry Troops and Infantry Soldiers during the United States' Punitive Expedition into.
- 1911 TGO 1.45 ACP Handgun The 1911 TGO 1 is a completely custom, made-to-order pistol constructed by the exceptional pistolsmiths of our Custom Shop and designed by Rob Leatham himself. Meeting his meticulous standards and his competition-proven preferences, this firearm is a truly unique build that is equal parts collector’s piece and first.
1915 Springfield M1911
Reference Charles Clawsons “Colt .45 Service pistols”.
Springfield Production Summary | ||
Year | Quantity | SN Range |
1914 | 3,030 | 72,571-75,600 |
1915 | 15,359 | 75601-83855 102,597-107,596 113,497-115,600 |
1916 | 4,966 (20)** | 115,601-120,566 **120,567-120,586 (Colt samples) |
1917 | 2,412 | 125,587-127,998 |
Total | 25,767 | |
(For complete information on this subject I recommend Edward Scott Meadows book U.S. Military Automatic Pistols) |
Springfield Model 1911 serial number 126398 - Ordnance procurement records for Springfield Armory Production indicate that this was one of 1,564 pistols manufactured from July 1, 1916 - December 31, 1916. Colt granted the Ordnance Department the right to manufacture the Model 1911 at government arsenals on April 21, 1911. This right became effective after orders for the Model 1911 totaling more than 50,000 were placed. This led to the establishment of a pistol plant at Springfield Armory.
This Springfield 1911 has the third type long hammer with rounded rear edge. The ordnance 'flaming bomb' replaced the Rampant Colt on the left rear of the slide, behind the slide serrations.
Springfield Armory 1911 Serial Number
The ordnance 'flaming bomb' was also located on the frame where the inspectors mark typically appears on Colt manufactured 1911 pistols. Unlike commercially contracted weapons, government manufactured arms did not require an ordnance acceptance mark.