I've taken a bunch of pictures for the fellows on the 1911.org collector site. They're still evaluating, but so far, the concensus is that it's a late 1944 with original phosphate/parkerized "Parko-Lubrite" finish and all correct parts except the magazine.... but from other things I've read it could be original as well.

The barrel is correct for the year and has one of the more uncommon "D" proofmarks.

There are no marks suggesting it was ever rebuilt in any government armory.

I've completely cleaned it again (including dismantling of the magazine and mainspring housing assembly), lightly oiled and reassembled it - it's looking nice and it's really, really smooth as silk <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> :

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I'm not certain yet, but I think it's the real deal. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

Frank

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