Grip safety
Grip Safeties: Here are some samples of proper grip safeties. Post WWII the spur had a stamp on it which was a "C" in a box. If you see that stamp its more then likely a arsenal replacement part. (Click on images for larger versions) | ||
![]() Fig 1 - 1912 Colt |
![]() Fig 2- 1915 Springfield- Notice "S" stamp (Type used from 1911 to 1945) |
Fig 3- 1918-1919 Colt |
![]() Fig 4- 1945 Ithaca - Spur is rounder and sits out further |
Fig 5- 1944 Colt - Spur |
![]() Fig 6- 1945 Remington Rand |
Note: Compare Figures 2 and 7 side by side to look at the differences between the 1911 and 1911A1 Grip safety. |
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