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    I'm Kohavis from Colorado. I just arrived here and hope to learn here as well as offer help to others looking for answers.

    I own an original WW2 US Army M1911A1 my dad carried as his sidearm as an officer in the European Theater. He also taught me how to shoot beginning at age 5 on the very same gun

    (Dad was in the Army from 1941 - 1946 and participated in the landing at Normandy Beach on D-Day. He won the purple heart, bronze star, and numerous marksmanship medals. He was the best natural shot I've ever seen. The 1911 he carried has only the most minor holster wear.)


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    That's awesome. I'm sure there are plenty of people who'd like to hear more about your Dad.

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    Nice gun. Great story.
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    Nice looking Type III Remington-Rand and a great piece of history and family heirloom.

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    Welcome to the forum. Does the pistol have a checkered mainspring housing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike radford View Post
    Welcome to the forum. Does the pistol have a checkered mainspring housing?
    Good question, Mike. When I blow it up and look at the side view of the MSH, I think I see what prompted your question.

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    Good story and good to know. (Like many people) I have several of my father's guns, one like a shotgun of my grandfather's, and a handgun from my mother. We also have a .22 rifle that my brother won in a raffle, which is now my son's. But none were carried on such a monumental day in history or by someone while he won several notable awards. Good show! And I hope you have someone in mind to pass the torch to (literally) when your time comes.

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    That's the beauty of military surplus firearms collectors. Although we may not have issued arms carried by family members to pass on. Just knowing that they were carried and that we restore,maintain to keep the memories going for others is great. We all have pictures of family members holding a particular type of weapon and strive to obtain the same model and vintage. Mine is a Sten,can't wait!
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    You are fortunate indeed to have the very sidearm carried by your father along with your personal memories it represents.Treasure and preserve it and pass it on when the time comes along with the history of your father's service. I hope the one you pass it on to appreciates it as much as you obviously do.
    Thanks for sharing.

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