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    M1911 Origin/Value?

    Hi, I have this 1911 my Father carried in the Korean War. I was hoping to get some expert advice as to the origin and value of the pistol?
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    Welcome to the forum, there are a few here that know everything about these. They'll like some more detailed pics. Very detailed stripped and pics of specific things. Take a look at the forum and you'll see what pics. Very, very nice pistol. Be patient, they'll be along.
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    You have a M1911 shipped in mid-1918 to Springfield Armory, this WWI 1911 has been overhauled with small WWII parts like the trigger, grip safety, slide stop, grips. Barrel should have on top of the chamber vertical H P marked.
    Finish should be dark blue (Black Army period) I could not determined if the gun has been Parkerized.
    Speaking about the value I live overseas so you will have more aware answers from collectors on this site.
    In my country an overhauled M1911 like yours would be ~$1000/1200.
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    Jim, Thanks for your input. Mikecp from Switzerlandicon was able to give me some great detailed info about the gun.

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    Mike, Thanks so much for your reply. I had no idea so many parts had been replaced (aside from the grip and trigger).
    Does this mean the gun is a Springfield Armory refurbish? Or did someone, possibly my Father replace the parts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sdusman View Post
    was able to give me some great detailed info
    Sort of...you'll get far more with detailed pics and it will be positive. Also the prices will be local to you...which is important.
    Regards, Jim

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    In my area I think it would top out at $2,000.
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    Thanks Mikesm44.

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    FWICS you've got a very nice crisp looking 1911, although some parts were replaced you can always look for correct ones.
    I don't think that it was parkerized at all, to me it still has its original finish.
    I always tell my collector mates to put originality at the top of their priority list, originality isn't something that can be restored. I've never seen a 1911 I didn't like.

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    Thanks colt45acp. I was wondering if it might be a good idea to buy some original parts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sdusman View Post
    Thanks colt45acp. I was wondering if it might be a good idea to buy some original parts.
    I would if I were you. IMHO.
    I always tell my collector mates to put originality at the top of their priority list, originality isn't something that can be restored. I've never seen a 1911 I didn't like.

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