cyclopsshooter
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Looking for some info on this pistol. Clawsons (sure wish I could afford a copy of his commercial model volume) has been an invaluable tool for learning about military 1911s, especially since I so rarely have an opportunity to fondle the older pieces. Seems folk have gobbled 'em up... Yesterday was a rare exception.. This came my way of an elderly gun enthusiast who has had it since the 50s or 60s, he can't quite remember. I really didn't have much chance to chat with him but I know he either got this from CMP or the NRA? I have read a little about these post war arsenal rebuilds but they are largely an enigma to me. It is not often that you come by these with the original box but a few things about the pistol bother me.
Notable concerns:
-Wood grips (should they have been plastic?)
-Micro adjustable sights (The gun build is far too loose to be a NM pistol)
-No AA or other arsenal rebuild proof that I can find.
-Mismatch color of parkerizing
Simply notable:
-1950s Colt commercial contract barrel with boxed C
-mismatched small parts as expected from an arsenal rebuild
I wonder about putting original U notch / half moon blade sights back on but I fear that the front post hole has been enlarged for the target sight... ssould I just leave it be?
Oh, and I dearly love the contract slide with box. My only two builds I have never been able to part with were build with these exact slides. Made them a few years ago in college when I couldnt afford a real G.I.
Notable concerns:
-Wood grips (should they have been plastic?)
-Micro adjustable sights (The gun build is far too loose to be a NM pistol)
-No AA or other arsenal rebuild proof that I can find.
-Mismatch color of parkerizing
Simply notable:
-1950s Colt commercial contract barrel with boxed C
-mismatched small parts as expected from an arsenal rebuild
I wonder about putting original U notch / half moon blade sights back on but I fear that the front post hole has been enlarged for the target sight... ssould I just leave it be?
Oh, and I dearly love the contract slide with box. My only two builds I have never been able to part with were build with these exact slides. Made them a few years ago in college when I couldnt afford a real G.I.