Way too many conclusions being jumped at here.

First of all is that nobody knows for certain IF these guns will actually be released for sale. All we know is that they can be.

Nobody knows what condition they are in. But they are in storage and considered serviceable.

CMP is required to inspect every gun and repair as needed. No doubt some will be used purely as parts to repair others. But in the end, every gun sold will be in safe working order and meet the specifications. Which BTW are somewhat loose on purpose as the guns were designed for combat conditions.

The newest of these pistols would have been built in the mid to late 1940s. Over the years the vast majority will have been arsenal reworked at least once, maybe more. The odds of an original, all correct pistol are unimaginable. And if a few should actually show up, they will be auctioned for a whole lot more than $1000.

These days $1000 for a U.S.G.I issue 1911 is not unreasonable. If you don't believe that, check the auction sites.

Finally, if the guns were released today, I figure with having to set up the system, shipping, receiving, inspecting, repairs, grading and whatever else, that the first guns likely won't be available for sale for something like two years anyway.

So why don't all you nay-sayers quit pissin' and moanin' until we actually see what shows up in the stores.