U.S. M1911 & M1911A1 Contract Pistols
Known foreign and special contract serial number ranges for historical collector reference.
Russian Contract
| Years |
Serial Range |
Notes |
| 1915–1916 |
C50000 – C84000 |
Pistols selected at random and marked "ANGLO ZAKAZIVAT".
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Norwegian Contract
| Years |
Serial Range |
Notes |
| 1912 |
C10000 – C13000 |
Norwegian contract pistols |
British / RAF Contract (.455 Caliber)
| Years |
Serial Range |
Notes |
| 1915–1916 |
W83001 – W111000 |
Majority issued to Royal Navy. Reissued to RAF in 1942 and stamped RAF or R.A.F.
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Collector Note:
Contract pistols should be reviewed using serial range, markings, caliber, provenance,
and production-period features together.