

There is a lanyard ring in the base of the curved backstrap, sights are small but usable (the fact that they worked for the Vietnam “Tunnel Rats” tells me that they are adequate even in low level light), the thumb safety is pure A1 size, there is no extended slide or magazine release, and the grip safety is beavertail free. I have a Thompson / Auto Ordinance Ao 1911 A1 with serial number AOC 22512. I'm also new to the forum and have a number of questions. 1911 1911A1.45 Colt.45 ACP Production Statistics and Serial Numbers. I would like to know how old it is and what one in really good condition like the one in question should sell for. The serial number on the gun is AOC628XX. He took it in on a trade and doesn't know much about it.

An all steel, USA made pistol, its grips are brown plastic and fully checkered with no “U.S.” marking (which detracts from historic accuracy). Kahr Arms bought Auto-Ordnance in 1999 and, from what I understand, the quality was improved upon. I am looking at a 1911 owned by a gun shop friend of mine.

The 1911PKZMA is the closest replica of the original GI pistol that I have had the good fortune to handle. For those of us who want a shootable piece of history at married guy prices, one that can be counted on not only to entertain but also to defend, Auto-Ordnance/Thompson™ has given us exactly that in their 1911PKZMA.45. Third, with the possible exception of the sights, John Browning and the U.S. Second, advances in hollowpoint ammunition seem to improve reliability for the 1911A1 system.
