1911

gun_runner

February 05, 2004 17:08

Hi,

I need help getting started to identify and assesss the value of the 1911 and holster shown in the pictures. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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  gun_runner

  February 05, 2004 17:08

  Good morning. Was wondering if someone can give me the basic value of my army-issued Colt 1911 with original holster. It shows usual wear from combat but otherwise is in excellent shape. It was shot only once (for 3000 rounds) as the original issuee was the only GI who survived out of his platoon. Has not been fired since then.
  
  Any info on this will be appreciated.

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  February 05, 2004 19:26

  Hi, Larry--still having problems, eh? I'm starting to think that you have an out-of-spec part of some sort there. These things almost fall into place if everything is right. I'm sure you followed me on the relationship of the SEAR spring (don't want to get him going again)to the grip safety, sear, and trigger? If the 90 degree bend at the bottom of the spring is in the slot toward the bottom rear of the frame, and the prongs are properly placed, the grip safety installed over the sear spring using the thumb safety's pin to secure it into the frame, then the mainspring housing slid upward in it's channel trapping the sear spring and hammer strut, everything should work. I've built, repaired, serviced, etc. many of these over the years and I still sometimes have to take one apart a couple of times to get the prong placement right. There is quite a bit of difference in these sear springs from maker to maker, and especially the customized ones that are supposed to help in getting a light trigger let-off. Some of these, standard types also, have one or more prongs that are a little short, and one of them--usually the prong applying pressure to the sear, will ride under it when the mainspring housing is pushed into place and jam everything up. I suggest that you buy another standard-type sear spring (or two--they're cheap)and try it over again. Good luck.[:)]

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  Contender Man

  February 06, 2004 05:49

  That spring can be a bear, and if your not careful you can put in a bend you don't want.
  
  After 40 +/- years I still once in a while get in a hurry and have to backup and do it again. Then if you think the 1911 is a pain, try a Para "P" series.
  
  Anyway, if it ain't working for ya don't let pride get in your way, go to a gun smith and let him look it over and show or walk you through the stripping process. Some "smiths" will disagree, but the level of maint. your talking about should be within the skills of most owners ... once they have the drill down pat.
  
  
  If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!

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  gun_runner

  February 06, 2004 07:10

  Thanks again for the advice guys. Der, I did understand what you meant about the sear spring and did follow your advice. It worked. The grip safety stands out now but still doesnt work. I will try your suggestion and I will strip it down a couple more times to see if I can get it. If not I will take it to the smith and ask if I can watch. He charges $10.00 an hour so its not that bad.
  
  Thanks again
  
  
  
  Larry

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  mballai

  February 06, 2004 14:02

  If the gunsmith will fix it while you watch, that would definitely be worth paying for. A lot of parts need a bit of fitting to work right which is what I think you might be experiencing.
  
  Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead

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