![]() ![]() Anyway, Jack Maple invented some of the tools used by other gunsmiths to accurize the M1911. As I recall (remember this was more than 40 years ago), the only gunsmith whose gun topped the NM guns was George Elliason from Detroit, MI. “Around 1957 or 1958 several commercial gunsmiths submitted guns for testing to see how they compared with the National Match guns turned out by Springfield Armory. Production was halted by the closing of Springfield Armory. ![]() The latter triggers were made of aluminum. ![]() These pistols were periodically returned to the Armory and updated. This slide was also made by the Drake Manufacturing Co. The third type slide had serrations like the Gold Cup and the Part # 791435. Colt’s second Match slide was unmarked on the left side except for part # 7790314. The early slides were made by Colt with normal Colt markings. Large fixed rear sights were standard with micro adj. Some of the early Army National Match pistols had variations such as plastic triggers or rubber front strap covers. As they learned what improved accuracy and what the shooters preferred, changes were made. In 1954 the Army began to experiment with match grade pistols. An RCD inspector mark or double spacing between the M and 1911A1 indicates manufacture by Union Switch and Signal. Colt, Drake, IMI, and other National Match (7791435) slides most often had the slanted cocking/grasping grooves to distinguish them from standard slides. ![]()
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