Questions for the 1911 guys

[682bear]

I bought a toolbox last week that had a drawer with a lot of 1911 parts in it...

First question... these two thin sheet metal parts were in the drawer... are they related to the 1911 in any way, or is it coincidental that they were in the drawer?



Second question... I've had a 1911 apart before, but that has been a few days ago... many of these parts I recognize as 1911 parts, many I don't... can someone look these over and tell whether they are all 1911 or not? I'm doubting that all the sights are...





I'd like to sell it all as a package deal... but need to know whether it is all 1911 or not.

Thanks- Bear

 

[pdentrem]

I circled what I did not recognize as parts that would fit my 1911. One of the springs seem like from revolver main spring. I will go to my service book and look it over some more.
Pierre

 

[682bear]

I circled what I did not recognize as parts that would fit my 1911. One of the springs seem like from revolver main spring. I will go to my service book and look it over some more.
Pierre

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The three items on the far left of the second picture are trigger shoes... they do seem to fit the 1911 triggers...

-Bear

 

[pdentrem]

I wonder if these are trigger shoes? Your response came as I was writing!

 

[pdentrem]

As for the sights, the front sights are made for a dovetail, and the rears who knows. Usually tritium sights are for handguns but……

 

[GeneT45]

Those trigger shoes look curved as if to fit a revolver trigger, though you can probably find a very curved 1911 trigger as well. Though trigger shoes are entirely unnecessary, and somewhat dangerous on a 1911.

That thin piece in your first picture is "bolt on" front strap checkering. The edges are held by the grips. They've largely gone out of favor, though I think Wilson still carries an improved (thicker / stiffer version).

I agree with @pdentrem on the non-1911 stuff, but would probably add the two screws (the one under the hammers, and the one under the sights), neither look like a 1911 part.

GsT

edit: UNnecessary...

 

[pdentrem]

I ignored the screws as many times they have been modified by previous “gunsmiths”! They are consumables.
Pierre

 

[682bear]

The 'screw' under the sights isn't a screw... its basically a smooth, headed pin with a dimple in the end... I'll remove it from the pile...

-Bear

 

[pdentrem]

That screw is therefore the main spring cap socket. Fits between the hammer strut and the top of the main spring. Part number 37.

 

[682bear]

That screw is therefore the main spring cap socket. Fits between the hammer strut and the top of the main spring. Part number 37.View attachment 500541

Yep... that's it...