Wicked old 1911 with pics

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I knew my wife's grandfather had an old 1911- we talk guns whenever we get over his way. Last time we went I brought my new 1911 to show him. Here are some pics. Cell phone so sorry about the detail

Turns out his is from 1918- all original, prob hasn't been shot in 50 years. still had some ancient looking bullets in the mags.... I hope I get to shoot it some day. Feels good that 92 years later not much has changed.

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IDK about interchanging the parts. I am pretty new to 1911's. They were pretty close in size and weight, but I did not do a breakdown to see the internals. The barrel was in great shape though, shiny and not any visible defects.

I don't think I would try to upgrade or change anything- its all original. Only about 300K were made of that batch. I am not sure how many still exist.

And thanks for the tip on loads, I would not want to mess that gun up, but dang I want to shoot it!
 
My original 1911 made in 1918 shoots like a charm...a real pleasure to shoot.

I'm always amazed how loose these guns were made and yet it eats everything I feed it, no sweat.
 
So this might be a dumb question- but it says property of US Gubment on it. I know that my wife's Great GF was the only owner and was in the military. Is this considered stolen?

I did a little reading and I guess they were only produced for the military or govt use, but what year did the public finally get to purchase?
 
Your pistol still looks original. It may be worth in the 2000+ buck range. Do not do anything to it. I have a similar pistol. It shot hardball like a dream but I no longer shoot it because it is getting too valuable.....chris3
 
Too valuable to shoot? Heck, you'll pay way more than $2K for some of these designer 1911's people buy up like candy.
 
My grandfather served in France in WWI in the 109th Field Artillery 28th Division AEF PA 176. He was awarded 2 Silver Stars and a bunch of other medals (my sister has them for safe keeping). When I was a kid I asked him if he had any guns. He told me no as he had given them all away. He did tell me the story of when he was discharged he went back and turned in his 1911.
 
Too valuable to shoot? Heck, you'll pay way more than $2K for some of these designer 1911's people buy up like candy.
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Yeah, but those "designer 1911's" are still in production. Damaging this classic would be tragic. Sometimes you need to measure "value" in something other than just money....
 
Yeah, but those "designer 1911's" are still in production. Damaging this classic would be tragic. Sometimes you need to measure "value" in something other than just money....
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yeah thats a tough call to shoot or not.
 
That one should fetch a bit more than $2000. I see them on Gunbroker here and there and they want more for 1911's they claim are 90%, but look a lot worse than that one.

Thanks for sharing such a nice pistol. Original diamond grips and all!, Way Cool!

I have one as well from 1918. You have inspired me to pull it out and share it!
 
Great old 1911. I have it beat by 5 years with one in the 10,000 serial range, shipped to Augusta Arsenal November 1, 1912. It's also unmolested, thank goodness. I shoot it infrequently, but assuming that I am still up and running on that date I will make it a point to go out and shoot it for its 100th birthday.
 
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