Original M1911?

Chabz2001

Chabz2001

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Hey guys,

I guess the subject has been discussed already but i'm at the office and don't have time to go through this massive forum/database of ours.

I got right now a M&P 9mm that I like, but I'm more of a WW2 enthousiast, let's say.

1- Is it possible to get an original M1911 from the '40s in decent shape
2- Is it reasonnable to think an exchange with my M&P9 is possible
3- If 1 is not possible, which alternative is the most interesting in the area of the 1911 that would be the second choice after an original.

Thanks for your help, i'm a bit noobish on the pistol side of collecting firearm, I'm a bit better with those good old carbines of mine.

C.
 
Sorry, man, but your 3 questions are a little vague.

Yes, you can find an "original 1911" in good shape. If you are looking for a "1940's 1911", and I'm assuming you mean a 1911A1, however.

A straight across exchange, even if the seller is open to an exchange, is unlikely because an original war production pistol in good shape will be worth more than your M&P. Even a beat to hell 1911 or 1911A1, unless you throw in cash, aren't an option for said value difference.

What is cool for me to collect, might not be cool for you, so question 3 is hard to answer, it requires some more homework on your part.
 
are you interested in the .45 because it is old or because of the gun? i havent seen many origenal .45s but there is like 50 different makers who make a mil spec 1911.
 
Because it's the model that's been used in the war. I bought milsurp because I enjoy the fact that somewhat I own a little piece of history, and that's why I'm interested in a real 1911A1 (thx Bullwhip).

My 3rd point was (to clarify) : If an authentic is not available, or way too pricey, what is the alternative if I'm still interested in an historic 1911 pistol? Like, can we find military issued 1911A1 but produced in the 60's? I know it's a really common model to find on the market, but i'm interested in the historic of the thing more than the model itself.

I hope I'm a bit more clear.
 
Chabz2001 said:
I...don't have time to go through this massive forum/database of ours...I'm more of a WW2 enthousiast...Is it possible to get an original M1911 from the '40s in decent shape...Is it reasonnable to think an exchange with my M&P9 is possible...If 1 is not possible, which alternative is the most interesting in the area of the 1911 that would be the second choice after an original...
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Used original USGI WWII 1911A1 pistols and new modern reproductions are available; prices vary widely. If you would consider yourself a collector, you should buy some reference books before you buy a pistol. If you intend to shoot this pistol, you will want to buy a new (reproduction) pistol instead of an old veteran. If you do a little reading on what a "1911" is, what a "1911A1" is, what a "Government Model" is, what "Series 70" is, and what "Series 80" is, you'll be better prepared to decide what you want. (That, we can't decide for you.)

Once you know what you want, only then should you start looking at pricing.
 
I purchased a completely original 1943 Colt 1911A1 with Canadian Broad Arrow markings at Bud Haynes auction in October for $1,100.00. I was very happy that the auction house did not know the significance of the markings on the pistol. This is one of 1,515 purchased by the Canadian government in early 1944. Research is everything! Military 1911A1's were not produced past the end of WW II.
 
Chabz2001 said:
1- Is it possible to get an original M1911 from the '40s in decent shape
2- Is it reasonnable to think an exchange with my M&P9 is possible
3- If 1 is not possible, which alternative is the most interesting in the area of the 1911 that would be the second choice after an original.
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1- Yes
2- No
3- Well if you're looking for an original M1911 I guess a plain jane repro model would be a good start. Check out the SAM Military, Remington R1, Para GI, etc... pretty much every manufacturer offers that model...
 
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