|  Paul Krokovic Collection
 Colt M1911A1 U.S. ARMY Serial Number 
    1121296 (parkerized finish) - Shipped October 14, 1943 to the 
    Transportation Officer, Springfield Armory in a shipment of 2,000 guns.
 
     
     
     G.H.D. ordnance mark below slide 
    stop for Brig. General Guy H. Drewry, Springfield Ordnance District, Army 
    Inspector of Ordnance, June 17, 1942 to July 15, 1945. 
     "P" Proofmark matches "P" on top of 
    slide. 
     The "G" marking is for Government 
    Production order. 
     Blued barrel - Left side of barrel 
      marked "COLT 45 AUTO" and "P" on lug. 
     "F" .  This marking 
      appeared on barrels from approximately 933,000 through end of production 
     Colt wide-spur short hammer and 
      rear sight. 
     Serial number under the firing pin 
      retainer matches serial number on the frame. 
     "P" proofmark on top of slide matches 
      "P" proofmark on frame. 
     
     Ordnance mark behind right grip to the 
      right of the hammer pin. 
     
     
 UNITED STATES PROPERTY, serial number and 
    M1911A1 - U.S. ARMY markings. 
     
     
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