Sad to imagine someone being afraid of getting into trouble for bringing their service pistol home, after going through hell over seas to keep this country free, they should've been able to keep whatever they wanted...
You very certainly can’t keep weapons now but I have my grampa’s garand and 1911 so somehow he got to keep his. Maybe back then, weapons were treated like other equipment, you lose it, you pay for it. 🤷🏼♀️ But then again, not everyone was an LTC and was able to either just keep/buy their stuff after retirement.
I recall reading that Beretta got some new, massive contracts for more 92's from the US military, but I think various individual (special) groups do employ versions of the 1911. Folks in the service, or in the know, could give us valid info on that. All I know are bits and pieces I see here and there.
I was working with home care assistance a while ago, when I visited an elderly woman. I saw something shiny from a far on a bookshelf and asked her what it was. She said "don't freak out now", and went to grab it. When she came up close and held the object in front of me, my jaw dropped. It was a Colt 1908 Hammerless, the small and compact "vest pocket" version, pre-dating the famous Colt 1911. Stunning and beautiful condition for it's age! I allmost didn't want to leave her home afterwards! Another very rare vintage gun I'd like to hold is the Frommer Stop pistol. Odd looking pistol somewhat similiar in look to a Colt-pistol.
I do not recommend shooting at steel unless you really know what you're doing. Mine is almost all hardened steel and with no edges. Hanging also directs the lead downward. Lots of things to consider.
Beautiful gun, my carry gun is a series 80 Colt 1911 and I can truly appreciate a combat handgun that served in the war to end all wars. My grandfather served with the 502nd PIR on Dday and through the war till he was wounded at Bastogne. Thank you for showing us a piece of American history.
My dream sidearm. That is not only an incredible gun, but a piece of history. It was present in one of the greatest conflicts in the annals of history. 102 year old design, and it is still one of the best handguns. His Colt could still tear you a new ass, and it probably killed someone's grandfather 70 or so years ago.
I love these kids of videos. What a tremendous piece of history, oh if this old girl could talk about the places it's been...love old military iron for the historical aspect.
If you serve in any war you should always be given the option to take your life tools home with you. It should be a gift given to you in honor of your service to your country. If you depend on a particular tool and you become that close to the tools that saves yours and everyone around you life I cannot see parting with it.
@@haringusbaw6132 ummm they do sell tanks to civilians which is why some people have them. They decomission the guns on them but can be added back later.
Thanks, hobo. I get this quite often regardless of how many times I explain it. Always new folks, though, and I understand if they've never been to a competition or training center. It's so common for me that I forget some people have never seen anybody shoot at steel targets.
@THE13EARJEW , IT just makes it easier to get the slide started. Not recommended if there's a round in the chamber. Of course, having the hammer down on a loaded chamber is not recommended either in most 1911s.
Cool. Thanks. I have my dad's 1911 that he brought home from the Army in the 50's. The serial number shows it was manufactured in 1941. I've shot it a few times and so far, I'm a little more accurate with it than with my new S&W 9mm. I remember taking a peek at this gun when I was a little kid and will never give it up.
Excellent video, an thanx. Im a 30 year old man from England who has a Colt 45 in my possesion. It was a gift too my grandad from an American friend, an officer during WWII, an its still in its origional US holster. Its a family prized possession an will never be fired. Weve never had Ammo for this gun, but my grandad always maintained, anyone who came within range of this weapon, would never survive. An your vid clearly shows that. Thanx. Ste, wolverhampton, England.
What a beautiful handgun, made more-so by it's history. I don't know people knock them just because they're not the latest/greatest. They were standard issue for 75 years and are still in service with some units in many army's throughout the world.
People are idiots Knock an Original 1911 Colt 45 Automatic pistol I have only one thing to say to those people You need a cold cappuchino Enema And that's the bottom line And not because stone cold Said so.
the 1911 design is awesome it fits the hand perfect and points very naturally if you can afford to shoot a lot you can become a very good shot with one despite the small sights
rambokicksass77 true mate, im glad im able to work whit my hands crafting parts to perfection (not weapons parts just random). tho im young i hate how everything's about mass profit, ofcourse it's allways been about profit but the appriciation of true craftsmanship is far gone from what i can tell, in every shape n form.
It’s crazy, I remember watching this video ,when it was new, when I was in high school. I loved watching all your videos and 1911 anniversaries around this time. Now it shows up in my recommended over a decade later man time flies.
@@hickok45 i was lucky enough to get one through the cmp lottery in 2020. It’s a 1945 colt 1911a1 frame and 1918 WWI slide. All reparkerized and rearsenaled of course. Maybe the gun gods are telling me I need another!
Fascinating video, Hickok. Speaking of the 9mm Beretta, I'm actually disappointed and perplexed by the military's switch. I'm pretty worried about our boys over there, faced with a insane enemy, not having the stopping power of our beloved .45.
Scions4life Thanks for asking. But I am holding on to it. I was told it was worth a LOT. It's in 95%. Original grips, two two ton ring mags, original ammo from 1917, and holster from 1917. It's a vintage safety holster with the spring in the trigger lock. I can send you pictures if you like?
Very nice old piece you got here! 1911s truely are the definitive .45 handguns, and the iconic American semi-auto. I recently fired dad's original 1911 for the first time. Our 1911 was purchased by my great-granddad in WWI, and it still shoots fine! I've always preferred the classic, more basic 1911 Colts over the modern competition ones made by other brands.
If you carry a gun like this everyday, it will protect you exactly like it protectet the soldier in ww2. Such a gun has a history and if you take care of it, she will last forever.
My favorite pistol of all time! Only complaints are the sights and magazine capacity. Even though it was replaced by the M9 in the military, I still like the 1911 much better. The M9 has those horrible triggers.
The classic 1911s from the WW era are so much more beautiful than the new models. It was meant to be easy to use, shoot and take care of. The additional visible specs added to the new models really obscure the original intention of this landmark firearm. Edit: Funny seeing Hickock's range before all his upgrades!
beautiful weapon, my grandfathers is still in the family, the army actually called my cousin last year when he got it registered because it had been missing since 1945
My father-in-law was in Burma during World War II. He was a ambulance driver, truck driver. He carried a colt 45 military issue at his side during that war. He was shot out and returned fire with that 45, he covered prisoners, he shot at snipers. He survived the war. he brought this colt 45 back as a souvenir after the war. He met and married my mother-in-law. She was a gun hater so he put the gun away. he died in the late 1990s. Two weeks after he died my mother-in-law took all his clothes to Goodwill and left them there. Then she took his colt 45 to the local police station. She saw a policeman in the parking lot walking to his patrol car.. she drove up to the officer and rolled down her window and handed the gun out the window to the officer and said, my husband died, this was his, I don’t want it in my house and she drove away… I am not into guns I don’t hunt, I don’t go to the shooting range. But that World War II relic should not have been treated like a piece of nothing. That policeman that excepted that gun has no idea of its history.. it’s not really a tragedy, but it is tragic The only reminders of old Sam my father-in-law that I have are his woodworking tools , and 3 -1 gallon wine bottles completely filled with silver coins before 1958… my wife, his daughter, won’t even let me look at the coins she’s afraid I’ll put them in a bubble gum machine or a parking meter.. but I’d rather have Sam’s colt 45 that he used to defend this country and protect his life during a war which reshaped the world..
I hope you watched the 3rd season of Longmire. Not as much gun action as the first two seasons, but there was some 1911 action that made me feel like a 1911 has some frontier value. Great plot twists that make the series the best on TV.
With all the variations/modifications of 1911s, most people just refer to them as the 1911. Then you go from there. Boy, two cases of 1911s. Think about what those would be worth now!
@CrazyHorseInvincible, Not really. The two things that make them feel better to me are the long trigger and the flat mainspring housing, which is the way they all came up until about 1924 (?). Those two parts are pretty easy to replace.
I love my 1911 Springfield its my pride and joy, i have many guns but my 1911 is my favorite hand gun, its shoots like a well oiled machine very smooth very fast.
Wow I did not know that your Dad was in WWII, so was my Grandfather Gilbert Mallonee SR, he enlisted into The Army back in sometime either in November or December of 1943, he was 19 years old at the time that he enlisted, but wow what an honor
Ok, so my Remington Rand has been scratched out too in the same area, only it's down into the S/N on mine. The S/N is still legible but one number has been worked over good. I always kind of thought it possible that it was the soldier that brought it home to the states that scratched it. Unfortunately I don't know the history on mine. I inherited it from a friend who passed last summer. He wasn't the kind of person who had stolen property or anything so I didnt/don't know why or who scratched it. Oh well, I'm not planning on parting with it and it's a shooter. Thanks again, Hickok.
What was Hickok career? I was served in military and I know that master different weapons are a pain in an ass. This old man could fire any weapon from 1800s to 21 century with high accuracy. Moreover, he can tell you everything about the weapon. I bet that he was a hit man or something.
This model is an 1911 A1, which was used in WWII. The original 1911 was used in WWI, of course; it just wasn't the A1 model. I think the A1 changes were made in about 1924. IF you want to see what the original looks like, you can see my video on the WW1 replica.
I share your love of these old guns, but I'm afraid I've seen some Glocks with that kind of use - had a couple myself that almost qualify. They just keep on ticking, too. They certainly can't come close to matching the old 1911 in "history," though. Just holding an old military 1911 is a special experience.
that wear on the gun makes it look 10x cooler
Used and abused.
True
@@moistexistence3090 like my ex girlfriend
Frr
@@zoomer5700 oof
Just purchased a Colt 1911 today. Serial number indicates it was made in 1918 and it's in pretty good shape. It's going to be my dad's Christmas gift.
+Mike Clark ¿Donde la compraste y qué precio? Ami me encanta está arma :D
Hey Mike! Congrats! Your dad will love it. How much you paid for it?
Thanks
+Edgar Bitencourt $2599 plus TX sales tax at Gander Mtn
nice
That's a nice gift...lucky
Sad to imagine someone being afraid of getting into trouble for bringing their service pistol home, after going through hell over seas to keep this country free, they should've been able to keep whatever they wanted...
Anthony O'Donnell Definitely..
Yes they risked their lives for us so u r right they should be able to keep what ever they please
True. They gained that right
You very certainly can’t keep weapons now but I have my grampa’s garand and 1911 so somehow he got to keep his. Maybe back then, weapons were treated like other equipment, you lose it, you pay for it. 🤷🏼♀️ But then again, not everyone was an LTC and was able to either just keep/buy their stuff after retirement.
I guess the US Army production was scarce back then
in my opinion probably the best handgun ever made
True. No handgun's more ergonomic, shootable, adaptable, and balanced overall than the 1911.
Yeah unless you like magnum
The design is over a century old and still reliable , accurate and effective ! John browning was a gun genius.
True
Glock 🤪
I recall reading that Beretta got some new, massive contracts for more 92's from the US military, but I think various individual (special) groups do employ versions of the 1911. Folks in the service, or in the know, could give us valid info on that. All I know are bits and pieces I see here and there.
If guns could talk, the stories they would tell
If your a gun guy... how do you not think of that. Just like a car guy.
They’d all have ptsd lol
smtbigelow yep
They would have caused the ptsd!
@@smtbigelow as a gear n gun-head imagine the McLaren F1...
Over ten years later, what a change your range has gone through. I am thankful for your time and effort to produce these videos for the rest of us.
I have a Colt G.I. Model M1911 made in 1944 and it is sweet. Best military sidearm ever made.
i was in the army 1971 and carried one as i was a 106 gunner and want to thank my brothers in arms for serving THANKS.
I was working with home care assistance a while ago, when I visited an elderly woman. I saw something shiny from a far on a bookshelf and asked her what it was. She said "don't freak out now", and went to grab it. When she came up close and held the object in front of me, my jaw dropped. It was a Colt 1908 Hammerless, the small and compact "vest pocket" version, pre-dating the famous Colt 1911. Stunning and beautiful condition for it's age! I allmost didn't want to leave her home afterwards! Another very rare vintage gun I'd like to hold is the Frommer Stop pistol. Odd looking pistol somewhat similiar in look to a Colt-pistol.
Oh wow. that's amazing
I do not recommend shooting at steel unless you really know what you're doing. Mine is almost all hardened steel and with no edges. Hanging also directs the lead downward. Lots of things to consider.
But NO. These aren't legal in Massachusetts for some stupid reason.
Why not?? Man thats sad! I would move to another state
Beautiful gun, my carry gun is a series 80 Colt 1911 and I can truly appreciate a combat handgun that served in the war to end all wars. My grandfather served with the 502nd PIR on Dday and through the war till he was wounded at Bastogne. Thank you for showing us a piece of American history.
My dream sidearm. That is not only an incredible gun, but a piece of history. It was present in one of the greatest conflicts in the annals of history. 102 year old design, and it is still one of the best handguns. His Colt could still tear you a new ass, and it probably killed someone's grandfather 70 or so years ago.
if it killed the grandpa there'd probably be no son or grandson
Apparently you have no clue about Women getting knocked up and Married to Solders as the Men were shipped out to War .
Gene Murphy, lol.
Nice! I got one from my grandad who used it during WW2 in the Norwegian resistance. He had a Colt 1903, a Luger and a Colt 1911.
Nice! I believe the WW2 1911 is going to be my next Colt.
I love these kids of videos. What a tremendous piece of history, oh if this old girl could talk about the places it's been...love old military iron for the historical aspect.
My farther got caught trying to bring his home , they made him stay in the army 2weeks longer . But they let him bring his k98 Mauser home.
k98 mauser is german
+Marlon Hassell yup
Marlon Hassell probably captured it and took it home as a souvenir
Danny Chavez. :
...Good !
Kiss him for me, on both cheeks...and be (proud) of him, all the precious days of his Life....
Roger
Don't use after Round 3
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I see your reference there
Is this COD Zombie Reference?
michael raharjo yes
Use phd
i miss old zombies
If you serve in any war you should always be given the option to take your life tools home with you. It should be a gift given to you in honor of your service to your country. If you depend on a particular tool and you become that close to the tools that saves yours and everyone around you life I cannot see parting with it.
I agree 💯
It'd be nice if they will let you take a tank with you
@@haringusbaw6132 ummm they do sell tanks to civilians which is why some people have them. They decomission the guns on them but can be added back later.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful masterpiece of history. I love the background story behind this gun. What a great buy
Used it in Nam m60 machine gunners had it as a side arm 1969 great pistol
Thank you for dragging that old gun out and shooting it. Like you said better than a museum piece.
Thanks, hobo. I get this quite often regardless of how many times I explain it. Always new folks, though, and I understand if they've never been to a competition or training center. It's so common for me that I forget some people have never seen anybody shoot at steel targets.
@THE13EARJEW , IT just makes it easier to get the slide started. Not recommended if there's a round in the chamber. Of course, having the hammer down on a loaded chamber is not recommended either in most 1911s.
Actually, I teach literature mostly. I do enjoy history, though.
Thank, you for a nice video! I just bought a colt government Mk IV from a member of my club and the 1911 model is just timeless, and beautiful.
Cool. Thanks. I have my dad's 1911 that he brought home from the Army in the 50's. The serial number shows it was manufactured in 1941. I've shot it a few times and so far, I'm a little more accurate with it than with my new S&W 9mm. I remember taking a peek at this gun when I was a little kid and will never give it up.
this man is half gun half man. cyborg no one will ever equal to him. HICKOK45 RULE! A GREAT AMERICAN
That is a thing of beauty!
Dorian Macgregor true
Excellent video, an thanx. Im a 30 year old man from England who has a Colt 45 in my possesion. It was a gift too my grandad from an American friend, an officer during WWII, an its still in its origional US holster. Its a family prized possession an will never be fired. Weve never had Ammo for this gun, but my grandad always maintained, anyone who came within range of this weapon, would never survive. An your vid clearly shows that. Thanx. Ste, wolverhampton, England.
Even my dad had a 1911 in the gulf war of the early 90s
I did, too
nice that the gun went to someone who will appreciate the history of this weapon.
What a beautiful handgun, made more-so by it's history. I don't know people knock them just because they're not the latest/greatest. They were standard issue for 75 years and are still in service with some units in many army's throughout the world.
People are idiots Knock an Original 1911 Colt 45 Automatic pistol I have only one thing to say to those people You need a cold cappuchino Enema And that's the bottom line And not because stone cold Said so.
the 1911 design is awesome it fits the hand perfect and points very naturally if you can afford to shoot a lot you can become a very good shot with one despite the small sights
How come the old guns with blueing look so much better than guns today?
rambokicksass77 true mate, im glad im able to work whit my hands crafting parts to perfection (not weapons parts just random). tho im young i hate how everything's about mass profit, ofcourse it's allways been about profit but the appriciation of true craftsmanship is far gone from what i can tell, in every shape n form.
Because they have history
Battleworn.
its a different type of finish
@@kippensaus20 Guns are still perfectly built
It’s crazy, I remember watching this video ,when it was new, when I was in high school. I loved watching all your videos and 1911 anniversaries around this time. Now it shows up in my recommended over a decade later man time flies.
It's probably Google's way of reminding you that you've not yet bought a 1911 for your collection! :-)
@@hickok45 i was lucky enough to get one through the cmp lottery in 2020. It’s a 1945 colt 1911a1 frame and 1918 WWI slide. All reparkerized and rearsenaled of course. Maybe the gun gods are telling me I need another!
There are many beautful models of the 1911, but in my opinon the simple appearence of the m1911 a1 is the most wonderful.
Wow, that's quite a treasure!
Fine piece of old school. Enduring legacy.
1911 is Dady of pistols available in the market today and by looking at this very pistol it still shoots very smoothly,beautiful.
Fascinating video, Hickok.
Speaking of the 9mm Beretta, I'm actually disappointed and perplexed by the military's switch. I'm pretty worried about our boys over there, faced with a insane enemy, not having the stopping power of our beloved .45.
Love that gun. I have one made in 1917 .
Ted Mikolaski Would you consider selling?
Scions4life
Thanks for asking. But I am holding on to it. I was told it was worth a LOT. It's in 95%. Original grips, two two ton ring mags, original ammo from 1917, and holster from 1917. It's a vintage safety holster with the spring in the trigger lock.
I can send you pictures if you like?
Ted Mikolaski Send pictures if you don't mind. I'd be willing to make you a fair offer on it if you did decide to sell
I can't imagine the excitement a gi must have felt after bringing one of these 1911's home with him
Very nice old piece you got here! 1911s truely are the definitive .45 handguns, and the iconic American semi-auto.
I recently fired dad's original 1911 for the first time. Our 1911 was purchased by my great-granddad in WWI, and it still shoots fine! I've always preferred the classic, more basic 1911 Colts over the modern competition ones made by other brands.
truly
Me too Sir.
This is one of coolest gun reviews I've ever seen 😎
If you carry a gun like this everyday, it will protect you exactly like it protectet the soldier in ww2.
Such a gun has a history and if you take care of it, she will last forever.
My favorite pistol of all time! Only complaints are the sights and magazine capacity. Even though it was replaced by the M9 in the military, I still like the 1911 much better. The M9 has those horrible triggers.
At first I thought the scratching on it was a shame, now I think it is part of its story and history. Pretty cool piece.
Thats a fine handgun, the best all rounder definately.
The classic 1911s from the WW era are so much more beautiful than the new models. It was meant to be easy to use, shoot and take care of. The additional visible specs added to the new models really obscure the original intention of this landmark firearm.
Edit: Funny seeing Hickock's range before all his upgrades!
beautiful weapon, my grandfathers is still in the family, the army actually called my cousin last year when he got it registered because it had been missing since 1945
That is my favorite gun , your so right that a beauty.
Zero Niner my too
Zero Niner yes I EDC a Sig 1911
I've got one made in February 1918. U.S. Property roll marks. Still has most of its bluing and original barrel and grips.
this gun really had plastic grips??
still most beautiful!
kris lambert Yup, they were known as Bakelite grips. The originals have rosewood double diamond grips.
Mine was a Rhode Island Armory A-1 model I loaded with military surplus ammo in the early 70s. The slide lock slipped once in a while but I loved it.
Respect.
that's a beautiful 1911 great video Hickok
I want one
My favourite is the Smith & Wesson 500
My father-in-law was in Burma during World War II. He was a ambulance driver, truck driver. He carried a colt 45 military issue at his side during that war. He was shot out and returned fire with that 45, he covered prisoners, he shot at snipers. He survived the war.
he brought this colt 45 back as a souvenir after the war. He met and married my mother-in-law. She was a gun hater so he put the gun away.
he died in the late 1990s. Two weeks after he died my mother-in-law took all his clothes to Goodwill and left them there. Then she took his colt 45 to the local police station. She saw a policeman in the parking lot walking to his patrol car.. she drove up to the officer and rolled down her window and handed the gun out the window to the officer and said, my husband died, this was his, I don’t want it in my house and she drove away…
I am not into guns I don’t hunt, I don’t go to the shooting range. But that World War II relic should not have been treated like a piece of nothing. That policeman that excepted that gun has no idea of its history.. it’s not really a tragedy, but it is tragic
The only reminders of old Sam my father-in-law that I have are his woodworking tools , and 3 -1 gallon wine bottles completely filled with silver coins before 1958… my wife, his daughter, won’t even let me look at the coins she’s afraid I’ll put them in a bubble gum machine or a parking meter.. but I’d rather have Sam’s colt 45 that he used to defend this country and protect his life during a war which reshaped the world..
41 people ate not from the usa
Most beautiful handgun design which was ever made. I love this old beauty.
.45 ACP is a lot of fun 👍
Ho watch in 2016
so cool! even the scratching is a cool story! I will be subscribing. I am in love with these old guns, cant wait till I get some for myself.
Who watch in 1911?
Sebastian Tak I watched this in 1944
this gun looks so iconic to me. I would love to own one.
GOD BLESS MERICA
I hope you watched the 3rd season of Longmire. Not as much gun action as the first two seasons, but there was some 1911 action that made me feel like a 1911 has some frontier value. Great plot twists that make the series the best on TV.
I wonder if it's killed anyone
Guns don't kill people people kill People
Zachary Redden amen
Zachary Redden With guns. I'm fine with people wanting guns, but don't deny their purpose.
The purpose is to shoot, thats it.
Jason Brunk And how would shooting be useful in any other way than killing or subduing?
With all the variations/modifications of 1911s, most people just refer to them as the 1911. Then you go from there.
Boy, two cases of 1911s. Think about what those would be worth now!
@CrazyHorseInvincible, Not really. The two things that make them feel better to me are the long trigger and the flat mainspring housing, which is the way they all came up until about 1924 (?). Those two parts are pretty easy to replace.
What a piece of history and what a great video. The real deal in every way. Thanks.
I love my 1911 Springfield its my pride and joy, i have many guns but my 1911 is my favorite hand gun, its shoots like a well oiled machine very smooth very fast.
I have a lot of respect for this gun. My granddad was in WWII at D-day as well, so i'm sure he carried this gun also :D
I love 1911 so much Iv spent over 2months doing research on them love your videos to seen lots of them + your a great shot
I couldn't wipe the smile of my face. in my opinion 1911 best handgun ever period.
Wow I did not know that your Dad was in WWII, so was my Grandfather Gilbert Mallonee SR, he enlisted into The Army back in sometime either in November or December of 1943, he was 19 years old at the time that he enlisted, but wow what an honor
What a great 1911 and great story!
@AmazingKnifeThrower , Smells great! Smells like, . . . . Victory. :-)
Ok, so my Remington Rand has been scratched out too in the same area, only it's down into the S/N on mine. The S/N is still legible but one number has been worked over good. I always kind of thought it possible that it was the soldier that brought it home to the states that scratched it. Unfortunately I don't know the history on mine. I inherited it from a friend who passed last summer. He wasn't the kind of person who had stolen property or anything so I didnt/don't know why or who scratched it. Oh well, I'm not planning on parting with it and it's a shooter. Thanks again, Hickok.
What a beauty. :-)
Got mine today, a '43 model, last arsenal refit on Jan.'86 can't wait to take it to the range :-D
@staindjason1 , No, I don't anybody was using stainless for anything in firearms at that time.
What was Hickok career? I was served in military and I know that master different weapons are a pain in an ass. This old man could fire any weapon from 1800s to 21 century with high accuracy. Moreover, he can tell you everything about the weapon. I bet that he was a hit man or something.
Good, trusty and never perishable American powerful 1911 Colt .45.
I swear when he hit the gong on that last shot it sounded like the glorious ping of an M1 Garand clip 😂😂
Great close up demonstration
ww2 colt has allwayes been my favorite
I love older guns that are a bit worn down it gives it more history i think
such an amazing piece of history
Thanks. No, it's just a year-old Sony Handycam. It's all built in.
@eskate , I'm not familiar with those.
Hey there Hickok, I really enjoyed your video- thank you!!!
thats a beautiful gun i love the history that goes along with these pistols. thanks for sharing it with us
This model is an 1911 A1, which was used in WWII. The original 1911 was used in WWI, of course; it just wasn't the A1 model. I think the A1 changes were made in about 1924. IF you want to see what the original looks like, you can see my video on the WW1 replica.
@perkalator104 , Please do, I can't get around to all of them. I hope experienced people are helping out those who need help. Jump right in.
@reyders2 , Actually most of WWII occurred in 1911; it's just that most people believe the historians and don't know the real truth. :-)
I share your love of these old guns, but I'm afraid I've seen some Glocks with that kind of use - had a couple myself that almost qualify. They just keep on ticking, too. They certainly can't come close to matching the old 1911 in "history," though. Just holding an old military 1911 is a special experience.
I think older 1911s are so much better than the new crappy kimber and sigs!
That's pretty cool, nice bit of history you've got there!
OH, I don't know, maybe a Glock 19 or Glock 23.