Model M-1911-67 replica hand gun

[budmancan]

A buddy of mine just gave me his Model M-1911 replica 1911 hand gun.
He was a 33 year veteran on TPS. He thinks he got this gun during his rookie years as a trainer.
I want to rebuild it as a surprise to him.
It is in decent shape but has some surface rust. How would I start this rebuild?
Ultrasonic clean, buff, polish and then rebuild?
Written on the slide is the following
Model M-1911-67
Auto loading Pistol
Caliver 45-BL General Model

It also could use new grips and a slide lock, if I could find the parts anywhere.

Thank you for any input.

 

[wrangler4867]

You realize that you just acquired an illegal replica firearm?

Replicas became illegal when C-68 came into force.

If I recall correctly (but don't quote me on it) if you owned a replica prior to that you could keep it but were not allowed to sell, gift barter it etc to anyone else.

 

[budmancan]

Well then, these are not the droids you are looking for.
Thank you for the heads up.

 

[wrangler4867]

May the Force be with you.

 

[deadman]

Saw one of those once, pretty cool. Same guy had a #### n click toy Thompson, made in Japan as well. Such dangerous toys!

 

[drywar]

Japanese replica's are second to none.