Recently acquired a Colt "Model of 1911 U.S. Army", patent dated; ". . . AUG.19.1913" and would like to bring it back to life if possible.

Gun acquired from son of a long deceased previous military owner who had it modified over 60 years ago to shoot in military pistol matches.

My understanding from local "Collectors" is that is well past ever being collectable and will only be a shooter at best.

I would like to attempt to replace the non-period modified parts with the correct parts and I am seeking a possible source for original 1911 parts and maybe a collector capable of fitting/replacing the current target sights.
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