How to get M1911 in bf3 2025 (on PC)?

Hello everyone!

I'm having trouble unlocking the M1911 in Battlefield 3. To get this pistol, you need Veteran status (meaning you must own a Battlefield game released before BF3). But the problem is:

• BF2, BFBC2, and BF1943 are no longer available for purchase on EA's official website.
• BF Heroes is also no longer accessible.
• I have BF3, BF4, and BF1 on my account, but these don’t grant Veteran status.

This means I can’t access content I technically paid for. I’ve contacted EA Help multiple times, but they refuse to help me.

I’m one of the few players who still genuinely love and play BF3. So, I wanted to ask:

• Is there any way to get the M1911 or Veteran status?
• Should I contact someone else at EA? Maybe a specific department or person?
• Has anyone found a solution to this issue?

Thanks in advance for any help!