Old Colt auto.

philsnabel · 02-23-2008, 12:12 PM

Hi all,
First time to the forum. Like what I see so far. My name is Phil, and my question is: There is a letter "C" before the serial number. I think it stands for commericial. If this is true, what is the significance? Thanks.

ArkansasHunter · 02-23-2008, 12:15 PM

HI Phil I can't help you but there are many here that will.
I would like to WELCOME you to GUN and GAME and Thank You for Joining.
You've got a good question, so please keep checking back.
Also were looking forward to seeing you around the site feller !!!
Make yourself at home...A.H

Mooseman684 · 02-23-2008, 12:19 PM

If it is a 1911 with C pre-fix, then it is commercial and Not a Military Issue Gun.Still very colectible, ESPECIALLY if it the high polish Blue Model mfg. 1912-serial number C4500...
Rich

rondog · 02-23-2008, 04:59 PM

If you really want to know all about the gun, join up at The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site? and 1911Forum.com - 1911 news, reviews, and more! Those are the two best Colt 1911 sites I know.

Not that there's anything wrong with this forum, it's just that this site is about guns/shooting/hunting in general, and the other sites are full of guys that are serious 1911 collectors and real experts on the 1911's. LOTS of knowledge there, but have photos ready. There's guys there that can tell you details from your photos that you would never know otherwise. Correct/incorrect parts, refinishing, arsenal rebuilds, values, you name it.

Behave yourself though, they run clean forums and have no tolerance for bad language or attitudes. Multi-national too, so they're sensitive to cultural slanders as well. Great sites though, as is this one.

02-23-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
philsnabel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	Old Colt auto. Hi all, First time to the forum. Like what I see so far. My name is Phil, and my question is: There is a letter "C" before the serial number. I think it stands for commericial. If this is true, what is the significance? Thanks.

02-23-2008, 12:15 PM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,525 Trader Rating: (0)	HI Phil I can't help you but there are many here that will. I would like to WELCOME you to GUN and GAME and Thank You for Joining. You've got a good question, so please keep checking back. Also were looking forward to seeing you around the site feller !!! Make yourself at home...A.H Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 02-23-2008 at 12:18 PM.

02-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,272 Trader Rating: (0)	If it is a 1911 with C pre-fix, then it is commercial and Not a Military Issue Gun.Still very colectible, ESPECIALLY if it the high polish Blue Model mfg. 1912-serial number C4500... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-23-2008, 04:59 PM	#4
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,241 Trader Rating: (0)	If you really want to know all about the gun, join up at The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site? and 1911Forum.com - 1911 news, reviews, and more! Those are the two best Colt 1911 sites I know. Not that there's anything wrong with this forum, it's just that this site is about guns/shooting/hunting in general, and the other sites are full of guys that are serious 1911 collectors and real experts on the 1911's. LOTS of knowledge there, but have photos ready. There's guys there that can tell you details from your photos that you would never know otherwise. Correct/incorrect parts, refinishing, arsenal rebuilds, values, you name it. Behave yourself though, they run clean forums and have no tolerance for bad language or attitudes. Multi-national too, so they're sensitive to cultural slanders as well. Great sites though, as is this one. Last edited by rondog; 02-23-2008 at 05:02 PM.