Dilemma!! Need Help on two 1911s!!

lowe210 · October 29, 2012, 08:26 AM

I have a dilemma. I have the chance to buy 2 Colt 1911s in .45acp, but only cash for one, so need your opinions quickly on which one you would buy if you were me. Here is the rundown:
(1) WWI Era 1911: (SN 4568xx) “US Army” and “United States Property”, Wood grips, 1 unmarked magazine, some pitting on slide.
(2) WWII Era 1911A1: (SN 8602xx) “US Army” and “United States Property”, Wood grips, Elliason rear adjustable target sight, Stippled front strap, 1 magazine.
Need to buy before someone else does, so please be speedy if possible. Already have an Argentine 1911 to shoot at range, so this new one is for collection and rarely for shooting. Posted this on a few other forums, as well. Thanks.

Lead shooter · October 29, 2012, 08:49 AM

Depending on price, I say the WWI issue. The WW2 has aftermarket sights, plus I myself really would like a WW1 issues in my collection.

BLUETIP · October 29, 2012, 09:00 AM

+1 WWI

wstein · October 29, 2012, 09:02 AM

the WW1 era 1911

Eppie · October 29, 2012, 09:16 AM

+1 WWI

EdInk · October 29, 2012, 09:28 AM

The WWI for sure.

Hal · October 29, 2012, 10:58 AM

You can't "unstipple" the front strap of the WWII one.
That means the gun is forever a non-orignal & will forever affect any collector value it may have.
Since it's going in your "collection",,,,,you'd probably want something more "collectable", right?

Andrewh · October 29, 2012, 11:17 AM

WWI is wrong too, or has some incorrect parts.

trigger should be short, and flat msh.

as long as neither are asking collector prices you should be fine.

I agree, the WWI is more correct, but is not right either.

Aguila Blanca · October 29, 2012, 01:08 PM

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WWI is wrong too, or has some incorrect parts.

trigger should be short, and flat msh.

as long as neither are asking collector prices you should be fine.

I agree, the WWI is more correct, but is not right either.

No, a WW1 M1911 should have a long trigger. The short trigger was on of the A1 changes.

The WW2 pistol, though, is a mixmaster. It's not just aftermarket sights, it's a replacement, commercial slide and the whole pistol appears to have been buffed and refinished. If you want something for the collection, get the WW1 and start searching for a flat, smooth mainspring housing.

October 29, 2012, 09:02 AM	#4
wstein Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 148	the WW1 era 1911 __________________ ________________________________________ I don't have a good signature.....

October 29, 2012, 09:16 AM	#5
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 514	+1 WWI __________________ Experience is a very bad teacher because it first gives you the test and then teaches you the lesson.

October 29, 2012, 09:28 AM	#6
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,875	The WWI for sure. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

October 29, 2012, 08:49 AM	#2
Lead shooter Member Join Date: March 30, 2006 Location: East Atlanta Posts: 56	Depending on price, I say the WWI issue. The WW2 has aftermarket sights, plus I myself really would like a WW1 issues in my collection.

October 29, 2012, 09:00 AM	#3
BLUETIP Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2012 Location: tennessee Posts: 119	+1 WWI

October 29, 2012, 10:58 AM	#7
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 6,974	You can't "unstipple" the front strap of the WWII one. That means the gun is forever a non-orignal & will forever affect any collector value it may have. Since it's going in your "collection",,,,,you'd probably want something more "collectable", right?

October 29, 2012, 11:17 AM	#8
Andrewh Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 1999 Posts: 895	WWI is wrong too, or has some incorrect parts. trigger should be short, and flat msh. as long as neither are asking collector prices you should be fine. I agree, the WWI is more correct, but is not right either.