Jump to content

Ithaca M 1911 A1


Recommended Posts

My granddad's service pistol. My dad acquired this after my grandad passed and he's loaned it to me for cleaning. It's got some pitting on the slide and a bad rust spot on the safety lever. Still, I can't put into words the sentimental value it holds.

SatApr03135153AmericaNew_York2010.jpg

SatApr03135219AmericaNew_York2010.jpg

SatApr03135211AmericaNew_York2010.jpg

Link to comment
  • Replies 4
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Guest gcrookston

;)Ithaca was one of the few subcontractors that produced superb 1911's during WW2 (did I say "few"? I meant "only").

But they did have a problem with their early frames, they were prone to cracking. With no serial# exposed in your pictures, it is unknown whether or not this one might be in the range. If it has a weak frame, it will fall in ser# 900,000 to 914,000 range. Beyond that you have a great collectible shooter... If it falls within that ser# range, I wouldn't shoot it, as the chances of it breaking near the take-down bar are too great.

I'm talking trash about the Remington's. This is a relatively rare and beautiful gun. the provenience makes it quite collectible.

Enjoy;)

This belongs in the C&R section.

Edited by gcrookston
Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

TRADING POST NOTICE

Before engaging in any transaction of goods or services on TGO, all parties involved must know and follow the local, state and Federal laws regarding those transactions.

TGO makes no claims, guarantees or assurances regarding any such transactions.

THE FINE PRINT

Tennessee Gun Owners (TNGunOwners.com) is the premier Community and Discussion Forum for gun owners, firearm enthusiasts, sportsmen and Second Amendment proponents in the state of Tennessee and surrounding region.

TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is a presentation of Enthusiast Productions. The TGO state flag logo and the TGO tri-hole "icon" logo are trademarks of Tennessee Gun Owners. The TGO logos and all content presented on this site may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission. The opinions expressed on TGO are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the site's owners or staff.

TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is not a lobbying organization and has no affiliation with any lobbying organizations.  Beware of scammers using the Tennessee Gun Owners name, purporting to be Pro-2A lobbying organizations!

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to the following.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Guidelines
 
We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.