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Old 06-18-2009, 07:14 PM
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I recently saw Gran Torino and decided that i must have a 1911, okay so that's not the only reason. Anyways, i've been looking around for a colt 1911 (idk, i just like that little pony). Today i was in a shop and found a colt frame with a mkiv series 70 barrel, and a remington rand slide. It was all in good condition and comes with one colt marked magazine. The serial on the frame was 2753xxx any idea when it was made, and is this a good deal for 550 otd.
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Old 06-18-2009, 07:35 PM
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You don't want a Garand as well? LOL
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$550 is a decent price, as the frame is worth that. It is a parts gun, so not collectable, but will make you a good shooter, and a good base to work from for mods.
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Old 06-18-2009, 07:51 PM
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I agree with the previous poster. This gun may work well for you. It is not a collectors piece. It will be good to learn from and perhaps modify to taste.

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Old 06-18-2009, 08:15 PM
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$550 is a decent price, as the frame is worth that. It is a parts gun, so not collectable, but will make you a good shooter, and a good base to work from for mods.
I'll add a little to this - the frame is worth that IF it's in decent shape and not showing any stress cracks. Ask to strip the gun and look it over carefully.

Definitely a good "tinker" gun.
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foolproofoak I looked in proof house are you sure of the serial # as it seems like you might have to many #'s to be a war time pistol . Is the the frame marked U.S. property ?
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Old 06-18-2009, 08:20 PM
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yeah i checked proofhouse too and found the same thing. I am thinking that the frame may be off of a m1991a1, just a guess
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"Shooter" parts gun, not a "collector".
Which is good in a way?
They were designed to be "shot" after all!
Hey guys, are we now working on the 4th, 5th or 6th generation of folks enamored with JMB's science fair project?
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EVERYONE needs an old 1911 "Slabside" sometime during their lives. Like fine S&W revolvers, 1911s truly grow on people!

Bet 'cha can't get just ONE!
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I'll dissent. I'd be likely to pass on that gun, since it is someone else's Frankengun/contraption with an unknown history and unknown quality of workmanship. You might be getting a bargain, but you might be buying someone else's headache/basket case.

The same price will get you a Springfield GI model (give or take) if you just want an example. Not my favorite brand, but workable.

If you are willing to pay a bit more, one of the relaunched Colt Series 70 type 1911s of current make might be just what you're after if you want the classic look and want a Colt. Of course an original Series 70 can also be had if you haunt the auction sights.
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I would love to have a nice Colt GI 1911 but the prices are really high, and if I didn't have much money I would rather have a new Rock Island than somebody's old parts gun.
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I have a WWII/Korea era Colt 1911A1 and a Norinco clone of the 1911A1. The Norinco, as I understand it, has turned out to be a fairly desirable version. It is all steel, no plastic or MIM, and it quickly became a favorite for buildups and projects. Mine is box stock, and I have been extremely pleased with it. I think they can be had for $400-$500, and I have read in several forums that they are preferable to the Rock Island and Springfield entry level guns. I don't know, as I have no experience with those.

I agree that every "pistolero" needs a 1911 or two or three. The 1911s and a Ruger Standard Model are the only semis I am interested in.
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I agree with Gator. at that price point you can get a NIB Springer. if you want the Colt, save a few dimes more and get a nice blue Colt. NIB 750 ish, you can get a previously loved Colt but not a train wreck for 600 ish.

unless it was next to free id pass on gun you describe
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Get a Colt 1918 replica.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-...T_PISTOLS.aspx
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