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They actually were the Springfield Armory INC. As time went by, they began lowering their standards - without doing a lot of research - I seem to remember there was some troubled times within their management team - and that resulted in the introduction of poorly made offshore parts into their production (Brazilian, Philippinno and Chinese) and the resultant poorly quality/longevity pieces for which they became known. I have one of their early M-14A rifles - made from one H&R piece reassembled on a forged and machined receiver - it is a real honey. Fed Ord started out making excellent quality pieces at low cost - using mainly USGI parts with some well made domestic parts added. It was one of the better made firearms FedOrd produced. The 1911A1 GI model was only chambered in.45 ACP. It was of all-steel construction with a 5' barrel, 7-shot magazine and checkered walnut grips. The Federal Ordnance Ranger 1911A1 GI was manufactured from 1988-1992 and patterned after the Colt 1911A1 Gov't Model. FedOrd was also known as the 'sparks and chips boys' for the way they ground out guns without regard to quality. In their day, however they moved a lot of products including some rebuilt broomhandle mauser clones and.45 ACP carbine conversions for the 1911A1 style pistols that still show up.
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#Federal ordnance 1911 frame serial number#
Just east of south Los Angeles and is no longer in business.Ĭolt 1911A1 unusual serial number Hi, I need a little help again about a 1911A1 (phosphat grey green). The company was located South El Monte CAlif. Some people have had good results with them but more have had disappointing to bad experiences. You can expect this pistol to be softer and to wear faster than a Colt or other higher quality frame. Tolerances were marginal at best and absolutely horrible at worst. FedOrd made a very inexpensive after market frame in both cast steel and cast aluminum alloy.