This is a restored Silent Grey Fellow. We were told when we purchased it 4 years ago that it was a 1911. An appraiser told us he believed it was a model 8A which would make it a 1912. We don't have much for history on this. This has been used as a display in a resort hotel for at least the past 8 years. It has not been run in at least that long. We are selling it as a display piece. If you want a runner you can make it run after you buy it. Please ask questions before paying deposit.