ARMY NATIONAL MATCH = 1954 to 1967 (Very hard to identify. Look for “G.H.D.” or “W.B.” Colt inspection initials.)ġ) Springfield Armory: U.S. This pistol is also counterfeited the most.) Slide markings are: S. 6,575 Commercial models were converted to military production. Look for “RCD” US&S inspection initials.)Ģ3) Colt: (Commercial/Military Model) S/N 857,000 to 1,609,529 = 1943 (approx. S/N’s 1,041,405 to 1,096,404 were duplicated by Union Switch & Signal.
From 1942 to 19A1 pistols should show a slight to very noticed mismatch of coloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1943 the slide lock notch area should also show some discoloration from hardening after the pistol’s finish was applied.Ģ1) Colt: S/N 756,734 to 857,000 = 1942 (S/N’s 856,405 to 916,404 were also duplicated by Ithaca but will have “F.J.A.” Ithaca inspection initials.)Ģ2) Colt: S/N 857,000 to 1,609,529 = 1943 (S/N’s 856,405 to 916,404 were duplicated by Ithaca look for “F.J.A.” Ithaca inspection initials. Begining in 1940, the slide’s muzzel end was hardened after the finish was applied but a color mis-match was suppose to be rejected. Some parts were made but no complete pistols. was issued a contract on Jand canceled on Dec. ( None of these were reported shipped to any branch of the military but about 100 regular models and about 5 presentation models were manufactured in Quebec, Canada by the North American Arms Company, Ltd.)ġ5) A. 
They are very rare and rank in value with Singer models. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)ģ) Colt: S/N 7501 to (approximately) 20,000 = Oct.
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