In my mind, if it was done by an individual, it cannot be considered eligible for C&R status. Once the firearm has been assembled and marketed to the public by a properly licensed manufacturer, what else would it be but a manufactured firearm? Some were done by individuals, many more by skilled gunsmiths, and some by larger companies. The guns were produced by many different sources. It is my understanding that Essex never produced or sold completed pistols but only produced the frames. Although not specifically listed as C&R, I would think that it should be considered to be one, if old enough. Some were still being done into the late 80s. If you know when yours was built and can tell me if mine is older or newer, it would help to narrow it down.ĭoesn't any commercially available gun that has been routinely sold to the public and was built at least 50 years ago, automatically become eligible? These things were put together, marketed, and sold as completed pistols by the thousands post WWII. I am hoping that some here may have a similar Franken 1911 on an Essex frame, and can help me determine it's age.
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I have found some forum posts on the internet that suggest it may have been made early in the 70's if not before, based upon the serial numbers listed in the posts on Essex frames.Įssex was purchased by Iver Johnson and they have no records on anything before 2003. No idea who built it as I acquired it privately many years ago and never thought to check on it's date of manufacture, until recently. The workmanship on the build is absolutely perfect. Post war Colt slide, WWII barrel that was likely in an issued pistol. The serial number is 15xx which I know is early production. I think it is getting close to 50, if not already. Trying to figure out when a 1911 was made to determine if I should list it in my Bound Book. Turning to the collective for information I have been unable to find.
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