Here's a pic of an early Colt Government Model recently acquired by my friend Grumpy the Gun Show Grouch.
Serial # is 1914 and the Colt letter (coming in a few months) will show it as one of several hundred sold to the
Canadian govt in that year. The pistol appears to be 100% kosher with much original blue but as you see is also seriously pitted in places. We'd like to get more info on Lt. (later Captain) Orr, and his service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Apparently he was presented with some sort of award at Buckingham Palace but details are lacking.
Any suggestions for research sources and protocols will be greatly appreciated!
Regards, Joe
