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Also the pistol has a bit of holster wear, I'm not sure, but this pistol may had been a trade-in from an LEO

[asphaltcowboychip]

I'm not knowledgeable regarding Kimber, but with my TRP operator and Les Baer are paired together or built together. So if you ever are buying a used 1911 you can tell if parts have been replaced or separated. I believe my Les also has the number in the barrel bushing as well.

[floogy]

I guess that's your answer. I'm fairly certain mine doesn't have that. I doubt Kimber would use an electro pencil for marking anything.

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Okay, I got my answer! It seems that Kimber 1911's with the last three or four digits of the serial number etched inside the slide means that the slide and frame were mated during the early stages of production of the firearm and they were kept together to final assembly.

Explains why, even after 12 years, the pistol doesn't rattle and the slide to frame is very tight. I can assume that barrel, bushing, guide rod and cap were also fitted.

[stormvet]

Okay, I got my answer! It seems that Kimber 1911's with the last three or four digits of the serial number etched inside the slide means that the slide and frame were mated during the early stages of production of the firearm and they were kept together to final assembly.

Explains why, even after 12 years, the pistol doesn't rattle and the slide to frame is very tight. I can assume that barrel, bushing, guide rod and cap were also fitted.

That is the correct answer.