What do i call it?

[drollerindy]

I have a 1945 Ithaca frame that my father had used to build a target gun. The original barrel and slide has excessive headspace. I am replacing them with a Parkerized Ithaca slide and a period barrel.
Will this be a "Restored" WWII 1911A1?
"Refurbished"?
"Rejuvenated"?
"Assembled from original parts"?
Or is it just "My'45.45"?

Doug

[Rich-D]

How about "My Dad's 1945 Rejuvenated .45"



Rich :)

[Scott Gahimer]

Doug: Photos would help. To properly identify what your pistol is and isn't, more info is necessary.

But based on what you've told us, I wouldn't consider it a restored piece. Refurbished and mis-matched is probably a better brief description IMO.

If I were looking for only one word to describe a pistol, it would be "original" or "non-original" because I think that is of primary importance. Originality is the first thing and last thing I consider when looking at a pistol.

If you're asking for information to write a description... more information and photos is definitely required. An accurate and detailed description normally includes information on whether the finish is original or not, the percentage of finish remaining, the type of finish, whether all the parts are original as the pistol left the factory; if not, which parts have been changed, all the markings, wear and any damage or defects, condition, known (not speculated) history, etc.

[drollerindy]

Thanks!
I'll post pictures when I get it all together.

Doug