Help on Colt 1911 ID

[elkman06]

Could someone point me to a link to search date of manufacture, etc for a Colt Gov issue 1911?
TIA
elkman06

[KMO]

I've found that if you call or email any gun manufacturer with your gun's serial number, they will give you that information very quickly, sometimes while you wait.

COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 1868
Hartford, CT
06144-1868 U.S.A.

Tel: 1-800-962-COLT
Fax: (860) 244-1449

[Dfariswheel]

Here's a source for genuine Colt 1911's:

http://proofhouse.com/colt/

Here's a source for all maker's 1911 GI pistols.

http://www.m1911.org/full_dates.htm

[elkman06]

Thanks for the links. It appears it was made in 1915 by Springfield Armory.
elkman06