slightly OT: is there a 1911A3 colt?

[Chili Ron]

Howdy

I have looked all over the web looking for info on 1911A3.

the 1911A3 may be somesort of nickname or something.

Any facts or reference material would be welcome.

Thanks aheadotime.

Best

CR

[Celilo]

I have collected (and shot) 1911 and 1911A1's for years. Have some very good and complete reference books on original 1911 & 1911A1's of all manufactures. I have never come across a 1911A3 ( or A2 ). Your source probably is confusing them with the 1903A3 rifle.

[Captain Woodrow Cahill, SASS # 54363]

I have collected (and shot) 1911 and 1911A1's for years. Have some very good and complete reference books on original 1911 & 1911A1's of all manufactures. I have never come across a 1911A3 ( or A2 ). Your source probably is confusing them with the 1903A3 rifle.

 

I'm fairly certain it was a hybrid of the two ... an experimental bolt-action pistol.

[Marshal Dan Troop 70448]

Several decades ago, before it was a problem with ATF. A 1911 was re-configured into a selective fire. I understand about a handfull of these exist, and the person that did this desginated them as A3s. A shoulder stock was attached, and the selector switch could be single, or burst fire select. MT

I should add, this was not a military contarct, but rather civilian gunmaker.

[Chili Ron]

Howdy,

I hope the fella shows up again, I am really wantin to see this pistola.

Best

CR

[Chili Ron]

btt fer them thar weekender pards...

 

best

CR

[Ivory Jack, #8534 LTG]

[Rafe Conager SASS #56958]

No such thing as a 1911 a3, some folks have made fully auto 1911s and called them a3s.

Rafe

[Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355]

that is one jumpy pistol! I want one!

[Chili Ron]

Wow.

Now I really hope that feller comes back.

Thanks fer the info.

 

best

CR