|  Troy Partin Collection Colt Model 1911A1 S/N 710968 1937 Navy 
					Contract - This is one of 2,349 pistols produced in the 
					1937 Navy contract.  It was in a shipment of 500 pistols 
					shipped on March 18, 1937 to the Commanding Officer, 
					Springfield Armory.  Right side of frame.  The frames of the 
					pistols in 1937 contract were marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY 
					above the serial number but were not roll marked with "M1911A1 
					U.S. ARMY" designation.  The "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" 
					is present on the right side of the slide, as on the 1924 
					Transition Models. There is no P proof on top of the 
					slide forward of the rear sight. Slide has a matching serial number. Left 
					side slide marking. Colt "VP" Verified Proof mark on 
					upper left flat of the trigger guard. 
					 Left side of Colt 1911A1 1937 Navy serial 
					number 710968. |