# Posting a thread about antique firearms **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 14, 2022, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-thread-about-antique-firearms/969629 "2022-08-14T01:34:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 13
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-thread-about-antique-firearms/969629/13 "2025-04-14T17:56:52Z")
> [@The Great Ongoing Firearms Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-firearms-thread/1016977): > > I was sure there would be a thread for this. I looked up the serial number for my Colt’s Government Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol. It was made in 1917. I’ve ordered a blue, National Match barrel for it to replace the stainless steel barrel it has now. It reminded me that I have a Winchester Model 92 rifle (not carbine – 20-inch octagon barrel with rifle stocks) that was made in 1897. No need to move it from this thread, as it’s covered in the OP. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-thread-about-antique-firearms/969629)._