My serial number is RIA1310xxx and is was test fired on June 10, 2011. "H" marking on the rear of the slide above the hammer is the ⦠The GI Standard FS is faithful to the original M1911A1 in many ways, and itâs one of the few M1911A1s that still features a Parkerized finish. It's an awesome weapon and really enjoy it. This is the standard 1911-A1 made by Armscor Precision International in the Phillippines for Rock Island Armory. Ferris' book on the Rock Island M1903 - he goes into some detail on these "hybrids". The M-1904 Hospital Corps Knife was the first of the modern Springfield Armory made edged weapons to carry a serial number. I was surprised at all the great reviews of the Rock Island 1911. Pistols number 1-50 were shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory on January 4, 1912. Colt Model 1911 serial number 12218 - This 1911 was part of a shipment of 500 guns shipped to the Commanding Officer, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois on November 7, 1912. Most barrels seen on these higher-numbered receivers were in the 1927-1929 range, with a handful from 1930. Specific questions and comments about ALL 1911's! I realy like mine and think it is a real keeper.
The Rock series is Rock Island Armoryâs most well-optioned line of 1911 pistols built in the traditional 70 series design with the addition of next level upgrades. It is basically it is a copy of a US GI 1911 pistols. Armscor/Rock Island Armory GI Standard FS Though there are several variations in the companyâs GI Series, a traditionalist should look at the GI Standard FS, model 51421. I'm curious to find out when it was made and I've heard I can do that through a manufacturers web site searching the serial number. This is one of the few Model 1911 Pistols completed by Colt in 1911. Ok, so I finally got myself my very first gun in my life and went with a RIA 1911. The M1911.ORG Forums Site, a discussion board for all you ever wanted to know about the M1911 (1911, 1911A1, M-1911) pistol, designed by the most ingenious gunsmith of all times, John Moses Browning. Enjoy it is a fun shooter and a great beginner gun too.
the "FS" means full size, they also produce a mid size and a compact size. The pistol has the Colt high polish, ⦠Threads 262 Messages 4.9K The last confirmed serial number was 430,742 and supposedly the parts were sent to Springfield in the mid-1920s.