Now this is cool...

[CK_32]

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[mikaarce]

Thanks for sharing

[trob]

This thread like disappears for a week then comes back

well, i posted pics today.

[MrExel17]

That's just too cool bro, right on for sharing!

[Can't buy anything here]

That .45 looks in better condition than half of the new ones I've seen on dealer shelves.

[jeep7081]

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About 15 years ago, my grandpa mentioned that he still had his "gun from the war", a Colt 1911 from WWII in a filing cabinet at his house. He was a Lieutenant commander in the Navy during WWII and Korea, and said he doesnt even remember firing the thing. He gave it to my dad and it was, and is still, in pristine condition. Along with it was an issued holster, mag pouches, 2 magazines, and issued belt.

Fast forward to yesterday. I was talking with my grandpa for several hours about his duties during the war and he was really excited to show me all the things he had from the Navy. I went through 3 large boxes of mostly uninteresting paperwork and in the last box i came across a little piece of paper folded up. It was a invoice from Pearl Harbor dated 1944, had my grandpas signature and also his name printed. It was for:

Colt Pistol .45 caliber Qty 1
Magazine pouch Qty 1
Holster Qty 1
.45 Caliber magazine Qty 2
Belt Qty 1
First aid kit Qty 1


I was so excited to find this little piece of paper, it was amazing to me that he still had this gem tucked away. It puts a name, date, and was proof of the history of that heirloom.

anyways, i thought i would share my discovery.

Very cool! My grandfather also served in WWII and Korea (He has since passed). I have his "Company 720 A-2" pic and his dog tags Oh, and none of the boys look over 18 in that pic either! I know my grandfather wasn't (he was 17yr).