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1911

tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
edited April 2011 in Ask the Experts
Hi,

I need help getting started to identify and assesss the value of the 1911 and holster shown in the pictures. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm looking for a reliable 1911, open to cal.and make .But I won't be shooting in compition and don't want to tie up alot of dough. any suggestions? thanks Bob
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a 1911 with a itcha slide, and a essex frame how can i find info about this gun, and what it is value
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hey guys maybe you can help me. I want a Delta Elite, but am having problems finding one. However I have found the slides. Can I build it on a standard 1911 frame, maybe Colt, maybe Wilson. Let me know how else you guys woould customize it also. Thanks for the expertise!!!!
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    who makes the best 1911 colt,sig,kimber,para,etc. and why is it the best
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I guess this will be my final attempt before taking my 1911 to the smith. I just cant figure it out. Ive taken it apart several times now. The grip safety and manual safety do not function with the gun fully assembled. No visual machining marks noted. The funny thing is, the grip safety and manual safety both work until I put the main housing spring back on. Once its back on the manual saftey doesnt swing up at all and the hammer will drop with or without pressure from the grip safety. Kinda wierd isnt it? My ego is bruised. I can usally figure anything out but I think Im ready to throw the towel in and submit to the gunsmith. I just want to shoot it. But dont want to until its ready. The manual saftey is ambidexterous which could be a problem. ??????????


    thanks

    Larry
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just got my 1911. Everthing operates exept the grip safety and manual saftey. I took the gun completly apart and reassembled it and the grip safety still doesnt work. It seemed to work until I reinserted the mainhousing spring and then it just lies flat and doesnt respond to the sear spring. Any suggestions? I will try a few more times but if I cant get it I know a gunsmith that could probably fix it in 10 minutes but I just like to do things myself.

    Thanks

    Larry
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone know anything about the Rock Island Armory 1911"s ? I am wanting to buy a 1911 style pistol and am reviewing all models. Thank you
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I need the name/model#/brands of "officer" framed,"commander" length slide 1911's.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Who makes a good reliable 1911 style pistol
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a new springfield loaded,some of the ammo tumbles.It seems like the factory ammo is the worst I have some miltary that shoots the best. I have only shot 230 gr ball. what is the problem.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i like the 1911 pistol but the big name makers are out of my price range. i was hoping that someone could give me some info on the reliability and accuracy of some of the less expensive makers.....thanks.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just recieved my first pistol permit. I'm thinking about a Kimber or Springfield 1911 in .45. Any recomendations?
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i am still in the market for a reasonably priced 1911 . . .

    have been looking at colts and springfield armory models but the models with the low profile/ ajustable sights are overpriced if ya ask me.

    getting to the point, i have discovered an auto ordnance model with the style sights that i want
    the wuestion is; is auto ordnance a good manufacturer, how do they compare to the colts and springfileds that i have been looking at when it comes to accuracy and reliability?
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    could anyone tell me witch 1911 out of these two is better.the rockisland or s&w model.[?]
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 1911 Remington Rand AR Sales 45 , any information out there it is in Very Good to Mint Condition
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have looked at several 1911 45 like Springfield,rock iland arms and several others most of them are made overseas can any one sugest what to buy I want a all metal gun. I have also looked a Kimber ultra carry.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone sell kits for he 1911? All parts except the frame and slide.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good morning. Was wondering if someone can give me the basic value of my army-issued Colt 1911 with original holster. It shows usual wear from combat but otherwise is in excellent shape. It was shot only once (for 3000 rounds) as the original issuee was the only GI who survived out of his platoon. Has not been fired since then.

    Any info on this will be appreciated.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    were any colt 1911s made in 1942 factory nickeled
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YEAR MY COLT 1911 MKIV SERIES70 #52924B70
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looking to buy my first 1911 45 does anyone have any suggestions without spending a whole lot of money
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    hi does eny one know how i can tell how old my pistol is it is a colt38 super automatic serial number 69344 im not sure on how old or what is worth thanks for eny info scott
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just recieved my first pistol permit. I'm thinking about a Kimber or Springfield 1911 in .45. Any recomendations?
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello all. I purchaesed a 1911 a few years ago and I am not sure what I have. I looked up the serial number and it said that it could be a Union Switch ands Signal or a Colt. It has a Colt slide but does not say colt on the frame. On the mag release side behind the triger are the letters GHD, on the trigger guard on the fron is a W. The serial number is 1687155. There are crossed cannons on the side just forward of the hammer. There is also some writing on the frame above and forward of the serial number. I can sen pics but can't figure out how to upload them here.

    Thanks,
    Rick
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  • KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1911A1- 1942- Nickel- Yes.
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1942 was during the middle of World War II. Factory nickel plated .45's aren't common to begin with. Best get a factory letter to verify the one your inquiring about was nickeled by Colt.
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  • GarthGarth Member Posts: 381 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    +1 rufe-snow!
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A factory nickel plated Government Model is possible, although unlikely.

    A factory nickel plated 1911A1 is not possible.

    Neal

    EDIT: What we have here is a failure to communicate. I have no idea of what you have. It would be best if you posted photos of your gun. Photos should be good enough that we can read all of the markings.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    there is a C prefix in the serial no.S&W referred to it as a commercial model.what type of grips are correct for the 1911(manufacture yr.1942)
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    C prefix is Civilian model not Military So Yes it is POSSIBLE however Rare. With good detailed close-up 6" or less Pictures of the slide roll marks/stampings and frame markings we may be able to tell you if we see evidence of a refinish. If it looks Factory to US then it will be worth the cost to get a factory letter.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    correction:it was colt who referred to my 1911 as a commercial model not s&w as i had mistakenly posted.the colt horse logo has a small break in one of the lines which leads me to beleive the gun was not factory nickeled.i am unable to post pictures.thank you all for your replies.
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  • tone59tone59 Member Posts: 673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    which grips are correct for the colt 1911 commercial model born in 1942?
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Pre war were Wood checkering with out diamonds around grip screw. There are some pistols . Post war were sort of like Military plastic with wide 1/8 inch smooth around grip screw. then came the COLT WOOD again plastic that had fake wood grain pattern
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