WW1 M1911 - still a shooter

[DougME]

Ok Scott, here it is (bad camera work and all). My grandfather was a LT in the Army during WW1 and carried this. Still shoots fine and the slide doesn't rattle when you shake it like all the ones I shot when in the Army (mixmasters). Although I will not part with this, it would be interesting to have an idea of what something like this might be worth to a collector. This was mfg 1915 as far as I can tell.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-2/1299400/leftside.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-2/1299400/RightSide.jpg

[pa_guns]

Hi

In the second picture, the mag release looks very different than the frame. Is that just the picture or is it really that different?

Bob

[DougME]

I think lighting is affecting that in the picture. The finish on that piece seems to be smoother than the frame - maybe been replaced since the screw slot is obviously bunged up some. Looking at it in real life, not noticeable unless really scrutinizing.

[rondawg]

Very nice! Looks like Grandpa did a little filing on the front sight. Can we have more photos? Please? Pretty please?

[rnjj1219]

Very nice looking Colt with some good history too!

[BT2012]

That's in pretty good condition after all those years. It looks like your grandfather and yourself took great care in handling it. At least you know it's history.

[Scott Gahimer]

Doug: Thanks for the photos. I can see the front sight has been altered, and you mention the magazine release screw slot has been altered or damaged. I can't see the details of the finish and the markings well enough to form an opinion yet.

[DougME]

I will try to get some better (detailed) pics up when time permits. The limit on posted picture size inhibits doing justice to things like this IMO.

[Scott Gahimer]

If you need/want to, feel free to e-mail me your photos. If you'd like, I will try to post them with as much detail as possible after viewing them. Thanks.