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Value - 1957 Colt 1911 in 38 Super
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I picked this pistol up about three years ago and had a fellow recently tell me he would like to buy it. I have not put a value on it because I really don't know what an honest price is because of the unoriginal components of the pistol (front & rear sights, trigger, hammer, grips, though not shown).
Sorry the pictures are so poor. It's rained here for three days, so good lighting has been an issue.
Any educated suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks all for the input.
Perry, I sent you an email yesterday.
Aaron
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Sorry the pictures are so poor. It's rained here for three days, so good lighting has been an issue.
Any educated suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks all for the input.
Perry, I sent you an email yesterday.
Aaron
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Breech face and extractor, would have to have been been opened up. As the 38 Special rim is larger in diameter, and thicker than the 38 Super.
EDIT #1,
It's possible that the Colt's original .38 Super barrel and extractor, have been replaced. And the Giles .38 Special barrel, extractor and magazine, "lost". This would negatively affect it's value to a collector/shooter. Who would be wanting a original Giles reworked .38 Special.
a fax machine. Cheers Karl. Don't sell for less than $1000.00 and you may get more on auction here. Dont try to shoot 38 super until you
know it is not 38 Special.
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you might have something to research more