Colt M1911A1
Serial Number 2361085
CMP-documented late-war Colt M1911A1 record with Colt frame, Colt slide, Colt barrel, JSB inspection, Type 2 Variant 3 grips, rack number on left grip, and CMP data sheet review dated 21 MAY 2026.
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Collector Grade
Serial number 2361085 is documented by CMP as a Colt-manufactured M1911A1 with Colt frame, Colt slide, Colt barrel, JSB inspection, correct Colt rollmarks, P proofmarks, and appropriate late-war small parts.
The left grip carries a visible rack number, adding service-use character. No arsenal rebuild mark is documented in the supplied photos or CMP sheet. This record should remain evidence-based and tied to the CMP data sheet and listing photographs.
Evidence Gallery
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Why This Pistol Matters
Serial number 2361085 is a strong late-war Colt reference because it is supported by a CMP data sheet and listing photographs. The pistol shows a Colt frame, Colt slide, Colt barrel, JSB inspection, Colt rollmarks, P proofmarks, and correct M1911A1 late-war component pattern.
For the 1911 Database, this pistol is useful as a CMP/GunBroker documented Colt comparison point. The rack-numbered grip gives the page a clear service-use detail that separates it from sterile reference examples.
Component Review
| Frame | Colt receiver documented by CMP. Right side marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY, serial number 2361085, and M1911A1 U.S. ARMY. |
| Inspector Mark | JSB inspection mark and P proofmark documented on the left side. |
| Trigger Guard Marks | Left trigger guard: A stamp and VP proofmark. Right trigger guard: 53 stamp. |
| Grips | Grip panels documented as Type 2, Variant 3. Left grip has a visible rack number. Wear consistent with service use. |
| Slide | Colt slide documented by CMP with Colt rollmarks and P proofmark in front of the rear sight. Front sight Type 3. Rear sight Type 3, Variant 3. |
| Barrel | 1911A1 Colt barrel documented by CMP. Markings: Colt .45 Auto and P proofmark. Finish: blued. Condition: moderate finish wear with bright bore and rifling present throughout. |
| Finish | Military finish with some wear. CMP notes heat-treat colors at the front of the slide and stop notch. |
| Hammer | Type 6, Variant 2 per CMP sheet. |
| Trigger | Type 2, Variant 3 per CMP sheet. |
| Slide Stop | Type 3 per CMP sheet. |
| Thumb Safety | Safety lock/thumb safety Type 4 per CMP sheet. |
| Grip Safety | Type 4 per CMP sheet. |
| Mainspring Housing | Type 3, Variant 1 per CMP sheet. |
| Magazine Catch | Type 3 per CMP sheet. |
| Magazine | Magazine markings not yet documented in supplied photos. |
Configuration Scorecard
Preliminary overall configuration score: 59/60. This score reflects a CMP-documented late-war Colt configuration based on the CMP data sheet and supplied listing photographs.
Production Marker
Serial number 2361085 falls within late WWII Colt M1911A1 production and is best treated as a 1945-production pistol.
Production and Historical Context
Late-War Colt
Serial 2361085 represents late WWII Colt M1911A1 production with Colt frame, Colt slide, Colt barrel, and late-war component pattern.
JSB Inspector
JSB refers to John S. Begley, whose inspection initials are associated with late-war Colt M1911A1 pistols.
Colt Barrel
The CMP sheet documents a Colt .45 Auto barrel with P proofmark and bright bore.
CMP / GunBroker
The pistol is documented by CMP data sheet and was listed for sale by CMP on GunBroker.
Provenance Timeline
1945
Manufactured by Colt during late WWII M1911A1 production.
Service
Entered U.S. military inventory as a service pistol. Rack number on grip suggests later inventory handling.
CMP Review
Documented by CMP data sheet reviewed by Matthew R. Allen, 1911 Armorer, dated 21 MAY 2026.
GunBroker
Listed for sale by CMP on GunBroker according to provided listing notes.
Archive
Recorded in the 1911 Database as a CMP-documented late-war Colt pistol.
Open Documentation Items
- Upload CMP data sheet as 2361085-cmp-datasheet.png.
- Upload right-side photo as 2361085-right.jpg.
- Upload left-side photo as 2361085-left.jpg.
- Upload serial-number close-up as 2361085-serial.jpg.
- Upload barrel Colt .45 Auto/P proof close-up as 2361085-barrel.jpg.
- Document magazine baseplate and spine markings.
- Archive CMP GunBroker listing screenshots if available.
Research Notes
Research method: This record separates CMP-documented observations from collector conclusions. The CMP data sheet is the primary source for component type, markings, and condition notes.
The current assessment is based on the CMP data sheet and supplied listing photographs showing a Colt frame and slide, serial number 2361085, JSB inspection, Colt rollmarks, P proofmarks, Colt barrel, Type 2 Variant 3 grips, and a rack number on the left grip.