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BoogieMan · July 22, 2015, 10:51 AM

I took a moment and checked the serial on the slide today. I am very pleased to say that they do match. I think I will look around for a Colt barrel WWII barrel and slide pin. The magazine IMO doesnt much matter. I took a bit of a gamble buying this gun as I am sure its obvious that im not a 1911 expert. I paid $1250 out the door, adding a barrel and pin can be done for less than $100 bringing total to $1350.
I would guestimate value based upon sold auctions to be in the $1900-2200 range. Would you guys agree?

July 22, 2015, 10:51 AM	#16
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	I took a moment and checked the serial on the slide today. I am very pleased to say that they do match. I think I will look around for a Colt barrel WWII barrel and slide pin. The magazine IMO doesnt much matter. I took a bit of a gamble buying this gun as I am sure its obvious that im not a 1911 expert. I paid $1250 out the door, adding a barrel and pin can be done for less than $100 bringing total to $1350. I would guestimate value based upon sold auctions to be in the $1900-2200 range. Would you guys agree?