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Thread: US&S 1911a1
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September 30th, 2021, 09:59 PM #1Member
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US&S 1911a1
I picked this up at a local public auction. The auction listing noted a "45 acp", along with numerous hunting rifles and shotguns, but provided few other details. I was shocked when I saw it was a US&S and it was receiving little attention. Most people were obviously there in hopes of purchasing hunting firearms. I have always wanted a US&S but assumed they were out of my price range. I was shocked when I had the winning bid and only one other guy was bidding against me!! it came with 5 LOADED WWII magazines, two of which were the older two-tone type. I disassembled and cleaned it when I got home and it appears to be all original. I would rate the Dulite finish at 90% +. Needless to say, I was thrilled and hope to pass it to my son. It was better than any "barn find" I've ever heard of!!
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September 30th, 2021, 10:03 PM #2
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Cost?
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October 2nd, 2021, 01:27 AM #3
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What a find. First I've heard of that maker.
There are two kinds of guns. Those I have acquired, and those I hope to.
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October 2nd, 2021, 04:22 AM #4
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October 2nd, 2021, 08:37 AM #5
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I’m finding it hard to follow the 10th Commandment right now.
Accuse your enemy of what you are doing as you are doing it to create confusion -Karl Marx
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October 2nd, 2021, 10:41 AM #6
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Well , there's a few red flags to tell me that it's not all original. 2 different grips and US&S guns had flat-side hammers. The blanchard grinding swirls on the frame , and US property markings are suspicious too. Might want to post some pics on the 1911 collector forums for a more informed diagnosis.
I don't speak English , I talk American!
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October 2nd, 2021, 11:11 AM #7Member
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Re: US&S 1911a1
I agree with you on the grips and saw that instantly. One has rings around the screw holes and the other doesn't. As to the hammer, it is correct for a US&S. It does have a flat side hammer and fine cross-hatching on the hammer spur and slide stop release. The serial number is within US&S production and the finish is obviously original. Stampings on the frame and slide are true to US&S production methods. I've gotten several "expert opinions" since I purchased it and I'm fairly confident it's original. I spoke with the elderly gentlemen/owner of the firearms at the auction and he stated he inherited it from his father-in-law, who brought it back. As I stated in my original post, the magazines were still loaded with WWII ammo which had turned green!
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October 2nd, 2021, 07:44 PM #8
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it's only metal, we can out think it....
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October 2nd, 2021, 10:13 PM #9Member
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Re: US&S 1911a1
You are absolutely right. I pulled out my Clawson’s and it is not the correct hammer. I’m still happy to have a US&S, even if not 100%. Thanks for your sharp eye and input.
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