Machodoc
Old Guy
I just got back from the local USPS, where I purchased a MO for $100 and sent it off to Colt's archives department. In return, I hope to get a letter that gives me information about my Marina Argentina Colt 1911A1 ... with luck, to include the shipment date and destination, type of finish, etc.
This is a new process to me, and I thought that others might also be curious to see how it works, how long it takes to get a response, etc. That's why I'm starting this thread. The count-down is on.
As per instructions that I found on their website, I called and left my address on their voicemail. About 5 business days later, I got a packet from them that included a form to fill out (last page of a small booklet), along with a pretty good bibliography of resources for Colt firearms that they recommend.
I've sent them all the information they asked for, but also printed out photos of the parts of the gun where that info appears. That's probably overkill, but more info is better than not enough, right?
I also asked if they could tell me what the "M--11. 84" mark was about. I don't know if they'll respond to that, or not, but hopefully they will.
I'm not expecting to hear back from them before February, but maybe this is a slow season and I'll get lucky!
This is a new process to me, and I thought that others might also be curious to see how it works, how long it takes to get a response, etc. That's why I'm starting this thread. The count-down is on.
As per instructions that I found on their website, I called and left my address on their voicemail. About 5 business days later, I got a packet from them that included a form to fill out (last page of a small booklet), along with a pretty good bibliography of resources for Colt firearms that they recommend.
I've sent them all the information they asked for, but also printed out photos of the parts of the gun where that info appears. That's probably overkill, but more info is better than not enough, right?
I also asked if they could tell me what the "M--11. 84" mark was about. I don't know if they'll respond to that, or not, but hopefully they will.
I'm not expecting to hear back from them before February, but maybe this is a slow season and I'll get lucky!
but hopefully this one will have some facts that give a bit more about the background. Even if it verifies the year of manufacture and that it was one of 78 sold that year to the Argentine Navy, it will be worth it. 
