CMP 1911

[neomedic]

I finally received my CMP 1911. Honestly, I completely forgot about the program when I received the call from CMP. When I was issued my RGN, I was somewhat disappointed and wasn't holding my breath for the call.

Packet sent: 9/7/2018 FedEx
RGN: 184xx E-mail received March 7, 2019
Contacted that my RGN was up: 12/17/2020
Grades offered: All three
Shipped: 01/04/2021
Received by FFL: 01/05/2021
Make received: Colt frame and matching Colt slide
Model received: 1911A1
Serial Number received: 902xxx
Grade received: Service
Notes: It has no rebuild markings and at first glance it seems to be all Colt.

I took some quick pictures while I was at the FFL and will share some more detailed photos when I have a chance (barrel, top of slide, hammer, safety, etc.).

Any info on this Colt will be greatly appreciated.
Since it does not have any rebuild marks, can anyone share any info if it was rebuilt and re-parkerized? If so, how would you rate the finish it is currently in now? It seems that the stamps and proof marks are still pretty deep and legible. There is a pretty deep gouge on the right side of the frame and a pretty large "idiot mark." If anyone has info on the stamps and proof marks, please share.

Does the parts on this 1911 seem correct for the pistol and time frame? Hammer? Safety? Mainspring Housing? (will try to get more pictures of the items)
Not sure what kind of barrel since I haven't had a chance to field strip the pistol yet.

It came with a new Mecgar magazine. Looking to pick up some period correct magazine...any suggestions on a good source? What would be period correct for this pistol? Also any good source to get other period correct parts?

Overall, how would this 1911 rate as a collector piece? I'm new to military surplus and 1911s in general and appreciate any info that can be shared. I admire the historical importance of this firearm and couldn't pass on the chance of owing a "piece of history." I'm thankful to CMP and all the staff in running this program.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/192028598@N05/3r38e2

[smle-man]

Nice!

[GreggieBoy]

That is cool.

[SkyHawk]

You got a Colt frame and Colt slide. The slide looks original finish, and the frame does too at first glance. You won the lottery. Look at the slide behind the firing pin retainer plate (remove the plate) and see if the serial number matches the frame. If so, you won the mega-lotto (at least considering the price you paid).

The parts all look correct. To know if they are Colt parts we'd need to see closeups of the trigger face, backstrap, and checkering on the thumb safety, hammer, and slide lock. We'd also need to see the back of the grips.

Seriously, very nice gun though. You should post this in our main CMP 1911 thread

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1351163

Very strange that CMP sent a Mecgar mag.

You can pickup a WW2 mag on ebay. Look for a Colt-Risdon or Colt Scoville or MS Little. But any US contract mag would be correct, mags were disposable in combat.

Here is one (maybe refinished though), there are probably plenty more there

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ORIGINAL-US-WWII-COLT-1911-RISDONTOOL-MAGAZINE-MARKED-C-R-R-7-ROUND/224284134336

another

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Colt-Remington-Rand-Ithaca-1911-WW2-RISDON-C-R-Magazine-7rd-R/284169466586

[Marsoc1]

wow, very nice! c&r r exempted from the roster? been a while since i did cmp let alone a firearms purchase.

[SkyHawk]

wow, very nice! c&r r exempted from the roster? been a while since i did cmp let alone a firearms purchase.

Yes, roster exempt. You have to apply and be drawn to get these though. I think there may be a new, limited time window open right now for the second batch. Hurry and get your app in if that is the case.

EDIT: YES THE WINDOW IS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 4TH
https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/

You can only get one per lifetime, that is the limit.

[Marsoc1]

Yes, roster exempt. You have to apply and be drawn to get these though. I think there may be a new, limited time window open right now for the second batch. Hurry and get your app in if that is the case.

EDIT: YES THE WINDOW IS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 4TH
https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/

You can only get one per lifetime, that is the limit.

gonna have a wait a while, especially after promising the wife a gun for getting her citizenship along with my many clone projects. But i did get a 1942 garand from the cmp, although its a rebuilt and im very happy about that.

[SkyHawk]

gonna have a wait a while, especially after promising the wife a gun for getting her citizenship along with my many clone projects. But i did get a 1942 garand from the cmp, although its a rebuilt and im very happy about that.

Apply, do not wait. The window closes 3/4/2021. There may never be another window with Biden steering the ship. It could be a year or more before you get the call after sending the app, plenty of time to gather up the coin. Have your wife apply too. Nothing says US Citizen like a real, USGI 1911!

[Marsoc1]

Apply, do not wait. The window closes 3/4/2021. There may never be another window with Biden steering the ship. It could be a year or more before you get the call after sending the app, plenty of time to gather up the coin. Have your wife apply too. Nothing says US Citizen like a real, USGI 1911!

haha, tell her that! i have a 2 1911s while she wants a desert eagle...but i will have to look into it asap. Be real nice to have a 1911 along with the garand

[k1dude]

You scored!

I was told that Colt frame/Colt slide CMP 1911's all went to auction.

I'm jealous!

[beerman]

One of the nicest CMP 1911s I’ve seen. You scored!

['ol shooter]

Not bad at all, would have been a little nicer without the idiot scratch.

[SkyHawk]

Not bad at all, would have been a little nicer without the idiot scratch.

Perhaps, but not as authentic. I have yet to see a real issued 1911 with original finish without that scratch.

[Milsurp Collector]

Does the parts on this 1911 seem correct for the pistol and time frame? Hammer? Safety? Mainspring Housing? (will try to get more pictures of the items)

The hammer and trigger are not original or "correct". You would have to show us the rear surface of the mainspring housing before we could tell you if it is correct. It should have a checkered, not grooved, mainspring housing.

I would be shocked if it has a serial number matching slide (check under the firing pin stop) but I guess anything is possible.

That said, it is nicer than 90% of the CMP 1911s I have seen posted.


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[Tarmy]

Very cool...you are a lucky sole....

A buddy of mine got one too...fun to shoot a piece of real history.