Found in grand dads sock drawer !

[45collector]

So how original is "original" for most of you?

I would actually prefer fresh new springs in an old gun like that. But then I'm the sort of guy who will shoot every single gun I own. I don't want any safe queens that are too rare/old/pristine to shoot. I have one gun that I still haven't decided whether I'm going to shoot it or not. It's a 100 year old P.08 in beautiful condition that I bought for about half of what it's actually worth. I've been aching to shoot it for quite a long time, and my willpower has amazed me so far.

 

[kalash]

I'm the same way as 45collector - whatever early 1911 I get, it will be shot several times a year. At this point the most important things to be would be original frame and slide; everything else is less significant. Anyways, my 1911 book just came in the mail so I'm off to go read it.

 

[Winchester73]

I would actually prefer fresh new springs in an old gun like that. But then I'm the sort of guy who will shoot every single gun I own. I don't want any safe queens that are too rare/old/pristine to shoot. I have one gun that I still haven't decided whether I'm going to shoot it or not. It's a 100 year old P.08 in beautiful condition that I bought for about half of what it's actually worth. I've been aching to shoot it for quite a long time, and my willpower has amazed me so far.

I feel your pain.

I'll admit to owning a few safe queens myself. Fortunately I own a sufficient number of shooters so that I can leave them on their thrones.

 

[dcmdon]

There used to be an outdoor store in Old Saybrook, CT called North Cove Outfitters. It was an awesome place. They had an excellent gun shop in back. The owner of the store was a guy named Norm. He knew old 1911s COLD. I talked to him about buying a WWII vintage gun at some point in the future. But I never did before they closed. He is a guy I'd trust to never screw me. He didn't give the stuff away, but he never screwed anyone. Now that he's no longer in the business, I'm afraid to spend solid money on a gun that may be crap. I just don't know enough about them to tell if it is original and therefore worth what is being asked.

It was a sad day when they closed up. It was a great resource for anyone who was serious about older guns. Between Norm, Mark, Brian, and Carl, there wasn't much they couldn't help you with. I actually hope one of them reads this.

Don

 

[The5thDentist]

Awesome finds.