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    Which of these 3 would you chose from? RR1911A1, Colt 1911 or Colt Government

    Hi guys.


    I have the fun opportunity to select one, two or three of the following pistols. The two Colts (1911 and Government) are priced exactly the same, the Remington Rand is a few hundred euros (I'm in Europe but please try to not focus too much on this!) cheaper.

    The government is one of the ones sent to Russiaicon and has an excellent original barrel and a two-tone magazine and seems to be original finish
    The 1911 is a bit worn but original, but a lot more scarce around these parts (most are Governments). No idea of magazine make
    The RR looks to be like new, but could be reparkerized? No idea of magazine

    If you would have to choose ONE of these, which would you pick and why?


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    I'd take the C number Colt. The center one. It's in better shape and the C number guns are scarcer that the other ones. If it has military provenance it can be worth more.
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    IF I'm wanting it for a collection, I agree.
    However If what I'm looking for is a shooter - Just hand me one with a loaded mag!
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    For a shooter I'd take the 1911A1 on the right...
    Regards, Jim

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    Some prefer the standard 1911 over the 1911A1 due to the longer trigger and straight grip...

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    I would take the Remington Rand because that's the one I had in the service. I also had a Thomason SMG.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kruffe View Post
    longer trigger
    I never like that part. The straight mainspring I have on my own Auto Ord...checkered though.
    Regards, Jim

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    Probably the Gov't Model. But that could change with a more detailed examination. 2nd choice likely the Remington Rand, if original condition. 3rd would be the M1911 only because I already have two, and in better shape. I believe the Gov't Model is a little early for the Russiaicon pile o' pistols, but it shouldn't be all that hard to find out. Goddard's book, The Government Models, has a fairly extensive shipping record appendix.

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    Thank you all for the input. Today I bought the Government AND the Remington Rand. The Government is much nicer in person than in the terrible pics. The RR is like new with HS barrel and Scovill magazine.
    I will get some pics up later on. The Government is FILTHY with dried grease, so bad that the safety took some serious effort and the mainspring housing still won't budge. I tried some penetrating oil and letting it soak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmoore View Post
    Probably the Gov't Model. But that could change with a more detailed examination. 2nd choice likely the Remington Rand, if original condition. 3rd would be the M1911 only because I already have two, and in better shape. I believe the Gov't Model is a little early for the Russiaicon pile o' pistols, but it shouldn't be all that hard to find out. Goddard's book, The Government Models, has a fairly extensive shipping record appendix.
    The Russian pistols fall into the range C23000 to C89000 so this pistol fits. I will have it lettered later on. Thanks for the input!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beginner View Post
    C23000 to C89000
    I had in mind it might be a Canadianicon issue...
    Regards, Jim

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