? on Remington 1911A1

tigerwill13

October 15, 2003 09:27

Hey all..just purchased a 1911A1 for $200, was curious if anyone had an idea as to it's apprx value with it being in more than fair condition. I did some research on it, found it was mfg in 1945..here are the specs:

Is either nickel or chrome plated..no sign of blueing on inside of gun

**on the left side:
Remington Rand Inc
Syracuse, NY USA

Has serration on end of slide and on slide stop
FJA stamped below slide stop (found out what that means)
"O" stamped on trigger guard
"P" stamped below safety (but doesnt look like P on slide)

** checkered markings on hammer & hammer lock
serrated back strap
"P" stamped on top of slide

** On right side:
United States Property
NO 240XXX M1911A U.S. Army

Thanks for the help

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  rldowns3

  October 15, 2003 09:37

  Do all the parts match? Origional grips and everything?
  
  

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  tigerwill13

  October 15, 2003 09:41

  Originally posted by rldowns3
  Do all the parts match? Origional grips and everything?
  
  the grips MAY be original..my only concern is the difference in the proof stamp on the slide and the frame..course it may have been my eyes[8D]

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  tigerwill13

  October 15, 2003 11:32

  If no one knows off the top of their head, can you point me in the right (or approximate) direction to go to? I'm starting to think I may have taken advantage of seller

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  hunter7737

  October 15, 2003 14:50

  The P proof mark on the slide and frame should match exactly. Original gun would have a parkerized finish in 1945. Value is as a shooter only. About $250 to $400 depending on condition.

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  tigerwill13

  October 16, 2003 04:57

  thanks for the info Hunter, that's exactly what I found out from another source just now. Can't say that it hurts my feelings though, is one of THE most comfortable guns I've ever held! Now I just have to do something about that flashy chrome finish!
  
  Thanks again

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  madmarc0

  October 16, 2003 08:42

  If the finish is nickel you can have it stripped and re-parkerized.
  
  I had one done in FL at Ford's custom.
  
  Beware that they had to polish it to plate it and some of the lettering will not show up once it's parked.
  
  Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my gun has!

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  tigerwill13

  October 16, 2003 10:58

  Thanks MM...I think what I might do is just replace the slide w/a parkerized version...give it kind of a two-toned appearance

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  Xracer

  October 17, 2003 06:03

  In any case, at $200 for a nice shooter 1911, you sure didn't get hurt any.

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