![]() ![]() Is this the reason it has a different finish on it? Based on your research you state the guns were never made with this finish by the manufacture but could the armed forces of that time placed the finish on it to meet some sort of dress code for officers? The fact that I can trace the history on this gun back to its purchase in 1946, I can not see any one but the Army or manufacture putting this finish on the gun. I was under the impression based on conversations with the Colonel that officers versions of this gun were made to look different than standard issue given to regular soldiers. The gun was purchased from the army with the polished or nickel finish and was not done by the owner. I have his original paper work for the sale from the Tokyo army depot showing the purchase of the gun and holster along with his 1946 gun permit. The gun was placed in storage and maintained at his home since then but has never been fired since 1946. He purchased the gun just before he was sent back state side. Army Depot in Tokyo during the occupation. As stated the Gun was purchased in 1946 from the U.S. My questions are were do I go to find the best information on this type of gun and there values? Thanks for your help, John S The retired Army Colonel that purchased the gun in 1946 is now in his 90's and is asking me to get information and value of gun for possible sale. The gun appears to have minimal wear, all markings are easy to read and the gun looks in good shape other than removing the grease to make a closer inspection. The gun does not have the normal blue style finish but appears to be polished or nickel-plated. I also have the original holster that came with the gun and is also shown on sales ticket. ![]() It has been packed with a little grease coating on it since that time. The gun has been in storage since that time and was never used. I have the original sales paper work from the depot showing the sale of the gun as used with matching serial number. This gun was purchased from the Tokyo U.S. Hi, I have a Remington M1911A1 gun produced in 1943 based on serial number info. ![]()
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