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    Should I buy this Remington Rand?

    I got offered a what I believe is a 1943 Remington Rand today. It's an early one, serial number 995,334. It is 100% correct with a type 2 slide, HS barrel, keyes grips, etc.

    I was offered it for $900 today. The only problem being there isn't much finish left at all. It's the original finish. But, it's mostly worn off except in the protected areas. I would say 10-15% finish left.

    A year ago I wouldn't have hestitated to buy it. As refinished mix-masters would almost go that high in my area. But it seems prices have dropped some as I seen some stuff sell pretty cheap.

    I know it being an earlier Remington Rand, it would make it worth just a hair more, but what do you guys think? An all correct original early 43 Rand with little finish remaining worth $900?

    Thanks guys!
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    My personal opinion would be "no" -- the price is too high with just
    10% finish left even if it is a 1943 model. I would rather wait and get
    a better example any pay the $2K+ going price. But -- that's just my
    taste. Rem-Rands are also not exactly rare -- they produced more of
    those than any other 1911 A1. Better examples are out there.

    Mike

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    Why don't you offer him $750 and see what he says. As Mike said, they did make a lot of RRs but not really that many Type II. It's worth a try. Any GI shooter is worth that much. IMO

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