my father was on the traveling army team in early 60's. He bought his 52 in 64 and competed with it until 69 when he died at age 42. Mom sold all his pistols and it took me 46 years to get three of them back. Colt 1911 45 which was made in 1917. A Smith K38 and the 52. Got the first two free. Paid 800 for the 52, but it had 9 mags with it so I made out pretty good. They are all a joy to shoot and I love to see pics of the old man holding them. Now I am 65 so I am using them every week.