I would really like to have a nice 1917, not at the top of my want list, but in the top 5. Reviewing this thread seems to move it up a notch or two, very nice examples posted.

I passed on one the other day a gentleman had listed for $700. Numbers matched, proper stamps & markings, probably 70 - 75%, honest wear, still chambered for 45 acp, BUT, Pachmeyer Presentations ( could possibly live with that) and the kicker was he had years ago installed a red ramp front site (couldn't live with that). I asked what his lowest OTD price was and he said he would not take less than $675. Haggled for a minute to no avail. I feel certain I did the right thing, what say you?

So the search continues.