[Tailback]

A lot of them were given away to other countries. A lot of them became unserviceable over the decades, and Bill Clinton IIRC ordered a lot of them turned into scrap. I was the company armorer for my finance unit in Germany 1988-1990. Our 1911’s were old but still in good condition because they were so lightly used. I had an entire foot locker filled with new in the wrap magazines all dated 1953.

I’m going to try and put in the paperwork to get on the list. I’m not a huge fan of the 1911A1, but recognize it’s historical significance and the genius of John Moses Browning. It will look nice next to my M1917 rifle, and M1 Garand.

[DJ Taylor]

There are some treasures to be found among these 1911A1s.

In 1976, I was conducting and inventory of the unit arms room in Germany and came across a Union Switch & Signal manufactured 1911A1 with all matching parts. I wonder what CMP will sell that one for when it arrives.

[blackdog]

My M1 Garand and my perfect condition 6mm Swedish Mauser were bought from Woolworths Department Store, where they were just shoved into 55 gallon barrels until no more could fit. You had to sort of pick thru them for what you wanted.

$85.00 each.