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Ithaca 1911A1

Jason L.
I just bought an early Ithaca 1911A1 that has a Remington Rand slide on it. I thought it was a mismatched set so I did a little research and found out that Ithaca didnt have all the tooling when they first started producing the 1911s and had bought some parts from Colt and Remington Rand including the slides and these parts were used on the early Ithacas . What I would like to know is how the mismatched p[arts guns compare in price to the later ones that matched ? The finish is at least 90% on the pistol and is original with exception of the grips which are brown plastic with the Colt Rampart about the size of a nickle on them .I did not get a mag or a box with the pistol .
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  • Jason L.
    Ive located a Ithaca 1911A1 on GB. However, the only Ithaca markings are on the slide itself. The frame has no markings at all except for a small "P" near the magazine release. The serial number does show to be in the Ithaca range however (1943).
    What are your thoughts about this. This is the second one that I've seen in about a month now.
    Thanks,
    Russell40
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  • nmyers
    Your question is like asking, "I have an old Ford; what's it worth?"

    We need to see photos.

    Neal
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  • perry shooter
    Hello Ithaca along with many other companies made 1911A1 pistols during WW II each company was given a block of serial numbers and there were inspectors at each plant . Many times these pistols saw hard use and were rebuilt many times and refinished.With good parts from 5 pistols used to make one GOOD pistol. So your question May really be I have a car and the motor is a ford what is it worth. We really need pictures close-up and in focus from all angles with each and every mark in focus and then with slide off we need pictures of the markings on the barrel as well as on the frame top that can only be seen with the slide removed.This may sound like a lot of work on your part BUT any thing less would be a WAG. what you are talking about is the difference between $300.00 shooter with mixed parts and very little finish and a $3000.00 as issue mint pistol with all correct parts.
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  • givette
    You were asked in the prior post to submit photos.

    Please!! Untie our hands! Accurate and timely evaluation of firearms is a passion for some of us folks. Many are firearm-specific collectors (M1911 is a biggie here!!)



    ..and we'd all love to see the gun as well
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