Research U.S. Military 1911 Pistols

Serial lookup, manufacturer ranges, inspector marks, arsenal rebuilds, and collector reference data.

Search serial numbers, study rebuild history, compare correct features, review inspection marks, and document all surviving M1911 and M1911A1 examples regardless of condition, originality, or completeness.

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Major Manufacturers

WWI–WWII

Production Coverage

All

Conditions Welcome

Featured Example

Colt M1911A1 Serial Number 2335201

WWII Colt production pistol documented in the database.

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Browse Manufacturers

Colt

WWI and WWII Colt military production

Ithaca

Ithaca WWII contractor production

Remington Rand

Remington Rand wartime production

Union Switch & Signal

US&S contract pistols

Singer

Rare Singer contract pistols

Collector Reference Library

Inspector Marks

FJA, GHD, WGP, JKC, and other military inspector references.

Arsenal Rebuilds

AA, RIA, SA, OG, ANAD, LEAD, and rebuild information.

Contract Pistols

Foreign contracts, special contracts, and historical production references.

Collector Guide

Authentication tips, rebuild identification, and originality checks.

Correct Features

Barrels, grips, mainspring housings, hammers, triggers, magazines, and finishes.

Photo Galleries

Reference gallery framework for markings and rebuild examples.

Collector Submissions

Have a U.S. military M1911 or M1911A1? The archive accepts documented examples regardless of condition, originality, rebuild status, finish wear, replacement parts, or completeness.

CMP pistols and data sheets
Arsenal rebuilds and mixed-part pistols
Original finish examples
Worn, refinished, incomplete, or damaged examples
Rare inspection marks, rebuild stamps, and serial-number observations
Museum, auction, provenance, or private-collection records
Historical photographs and comparison images

Submit information and photos to:

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About This Database

This website is an independent historical and collector reference resource for U.S. military M1911 and M1911A1 pistols.

This site documents examples for historical comparison, including original pistols, arsenal rebuilds, mixed-part pistols, worn examples, refinished examples, incomplete examples, and documented survivors in any condition.

This site is not affiliated with Colt, Ithaca, Remington Rand, Union Switch & Signal, Singer, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, CMP, or any firearms manufacturer.

All information is provided for educational, historical, and research purposes only.