1911 (not A1) value

[johngalt]

My Dad has an interesting US Army issue 1911 (not A1), sorry don't have pictures.

He bought it through the DCM close to 50 years ago. It appears to be a rebuild, it is a 1911 frame, the serial # makes it a Colt frame manufactured in 1917. The slide is marked Remington Rand (WWII vintage).

The frame has a 'RIA' stamped on it, and has a parkerized finish.

I think it it is a rebuild because it has a WWI frame and WWII slide, and is parkerized instead of blue. The finish is excellent, no rust, and the slide/frame fit is very tight. It is a good shooter - very accurate.

He isn't interested in selling it, but I'm curious as to what the value might be.

[Scott Gahimer]

If you'll post some photos, we might be able to give you some opinions.

[johngalt]

I don't have the pistol, so I can't take any pictures.

I don't really expect an appraisal of my Dad's specific gun, I was more curious as to the general value of a 1911 that was a mix of 1911 and 1911A1 parts, since I haven't heard of people getting 1911 frames.

The gun was not altered in anyway, it is as originally delivered by the DCM.

[Hawkmoon]

The general description suggests that it may be an arsenal rebuild. In the absence of any other information --- possibly $700 to $800?

[OD*]

Sounds similar to my Colt/Ithaca;

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/Colt-Ithaca-right.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/Colt-Ithaca.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RIA.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/RIA-USGI.jpg


http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb274/OD1911/MajorGilbertH.jpg