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April 11, 2020
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Hi, I just found this site and signed up. I have two DW handguns, a stainless Specialist and a 744 pistol pac with an IHMSA serial number. I am fond of both and bought both second hand. I'm a boiler technician by trade and I have eight 1911s in my collection. Looking forward to reading the posts here. I'm looking for the serial number/age info for my Monson-stamped .44.
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.
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March 25, 2013
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The first 44 mags were sold in 1980 but Dan Wesson showed them off in 78 or 79 at Silhouette matches I think. The first 10,000 had shorter hammer spurs. The first stainless guns were 715s in 1981. I suspect 744s came soon after. The roll mark may say Monson but all large frame and supermags were made at the Palmer factory.
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February 22, 2009
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Glad to have you on the DWF!
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April 11, 2020
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
Does mine pictured have the long hammer spur? My serial number is "IHMSA-S/57XX", I understand that it is a custom number, not indicating anything. When did they make these for IHMSA members?
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December 5, 2008
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Yes, definitely long hammer spur.
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March 25, 2013
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The IHMSA marked guns were made available to members. The numbers were the membership number of the IHMSA member.
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