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    Here is one close in serial C3042 shipped to Ohio...

    Here is one close in serial C3042 shipped to Ohio on the 10 of April 1913. Mine appears original with keyhole magazine as well. My only question is about early commercial magazines. Some said they...
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    Every time I see a take down or GI scratch called...

    Every time I see a take down or GI scratch called an idiot scratch, I am pretty sure who the idiot is!
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    Is the gun Parkerized or ParkerLubrite? Looks...

    Is the gun Parkerized or ParkerLubrite? Looks like the latter. Stunning gun and package by the way!
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    Thanks Johnny! I was hoping you would know!

    Thanks Johnny! I was hoping you would know!
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    Colt 1911-A1 1,734,000 C in Square Barrel?

    Is this possible to be correct? Gun is 98% Parko-Lubrite finish, obviously original and the barrel is in matching condition and wear to the gun. Barrel is P proofed and C in square marked as are...
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    What caused the series of round dents on the left...

    What caused the series of round dents on the left side around the through hole for the band spring pin? Is it from the sling? Beautiful Carbine!
  7. Whatg is the rear sight on the gun in the picture?

    Whatg is the rear sight on the gun in the picture?
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    I have NPM 4,220,xxx with Underwood 1-44 barrel. ...

    I have NPM 4,220,xxx with Underwood 1-44 barrel. The gun is so original inside and out with correct type 1 band and front and rear sights never removed or altered, that I believe it is the original...
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    How about the C in square barrels?

    How about the C in square barrels?
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    It should have Gothic lettering at that serial...

    It should have Gothic lettering at that serial range. Also those letters (with serifs) don't look a think like other original 1911's with correct Roman serif style letters. I also see what Scott...
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    I am NOT saying the PO's box is correct! I am NOT...

    I am NOT saying the PO's box is correct! I am NOT saying the machine stamped numbers are correct either! But years ago I had a little mechanical ink hand stamp with rotary dial numbers on it. You...
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    Scott, That is revelation! Colt would only go so...

    Scott, That is revelation! Colt would only go so far on the action job! Too funny. Great pistol by the way.
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    I am sure the inside parts are polished as Scott...

    I am sure the inside parts are polished as Scott said, but on actual factory National Match pistols the firing pin retaining plate and the slide area "rib" that forces the hammer back are polished....
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    Just shows how different folks have different...

    Just shows how different folks have different tastes! I sell the Comm/Mil's when I find them, 2 so far. I keep the Commercials, and they do have history, may be military, may be police, may be an...
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    Actually I re-invested in this one! So I don't...

    Actually I re-invested in this one! So I don't feel too bad!

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_8180_zps7c6e0be7-1.jpg
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    Scott, You really know how to hurt a guy by...

    Scott, You really know how to hurt a guy by showing that picture! But I am very glad you got it! Thanks, Chris
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    Ok one more, a Colt 1911-A1 in the 800,000 range....

    Ok one more, a Colt 1911-A1 in the 800,000 range. Reblued to high polish, wrong unnumbered slide, wrong barrel, wrong parts and Belgium proofs. Gun forum value estimates were around $600. Sold on the...
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    Here is an another example, a 1911 serial 102,xxx...

    Here is an another example, a 1911 serial 102,xxx that I sold on the internet in June 2012. Slide had near zero blue. It sold for over $2800! I can give example after example, where are yours?
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    You both don't get it. Try reading my post before...

    You both don't get it. Try reading my post before you write yours! I don't BUY at those prices! I SELL at those prices! I will gladly back up my sales prices WITH PERMISSION OF THE MODERATORS! I know...
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    Actually, I am Gun Dealer on GunBroker and other...

    Actually, I am Gun Dealer on GunBroker and other sites and papers for over 25 years. I started collecting Colt prewar 1911 types back then under the personal guidance of Karl K. (and others). I have...
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    $3500+ on GunBroker

    $3500+ on GunBroker
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    It is like a vintage car. If you paint your name...

    It is like a vintage car. If you paint your name on the rear deck it is worth less. Now if the name is a movie star and you have provenance to prove it, then the value may go up.
  23. My shooting instructor at the Ramapoo Range in...

    My shooting instructor at the Ramapoo Range in Ridgefield Ct. Told a very similar story! He was a naval aviator during WWII. His plane came back so shot up they had to immediately push it overboard...
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    I am looking at a near NIB .38 Super in the...

    I am looking at a near NIB .38 Super in the 60,000 serial range, one documented owner, it has GI type Coltwood grips.
  25. Thread: My parents

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    What a wonderful story! Thanks!

    What a wonderful story! Thanks!
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