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Colt M1911A1 45ACP SN:789067 MFG:1942

  • Caliber: 45ACP
  • Era: Pre-War
  • Finish: Parkerized
  • Inspector: WB
  • Serial Number: 789067
  • Shipment Type: Military
  • Year: 1942

This Colt M1911A1 was shipped June 16th, 1942 to the Commanding General at Springfield Armory in a 2,100 gun shipment.

The inspector stamp of W.B. is for Colonel Waldemar S. Broberg.  He was the Army Inspector of Ordnance from July 1st, 1941 to June 16th, 1942 in the Hartford/Springfield Ordnance District.