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I have several 1911-type pistols including some dan Wessons, rugers and sig. With my wifes grandfather's passing i got a (year 1918) model 1911 military. Its a 228xxx serial number.
The barrel bushing was rusted in place so i had to soak it in wd-40 for 3 days and finally got it broken loose and all the rust cleaned out. Then there were other spots of rust under the grips, bottom side of the hammer, under the mainspring housing. There was some other spots but they cleaned up.
I replaced the firing pin spring as it was worn out as well as the recoil spring and sear/trigger/grip safety spring as it was rusty. The mainspring seems to work fine.
Unloaded, it function tests fine....however im thinking that i may shoot a few reduced power loads in it, like 750 fps 230 gr ball ammo to try it out. I dont plan to shoot it much, just a few mags and then probably put it on the shelf.
A lot of the original finish is gone but i don't think one should refinish a gun like this, i kind of like the old distressed look anyway. Its pretty amazing that a gun thats as old as this and likely used a lot would still work great after a few days of care.
The barrel bushing was rusted in place so i had to soak it in wd-40 for 3 days and finally got it broken loose and all the rust cleaned out. Then there were other spots of rust under the grips, bottom side of the hammer, under the mainspring housing. There was some other spots but they cleaned up.
I replaced the firing pin spring as it was worn out as well as the recoil spring and sear/trigger/grip safety spring as it was rusty. The mainspring seems to work fine.
Unloaded, it function tests fine....however im thinking that i may shoot a few reduced power loads in it, like 750 fps 230 gr ball ammo to try it out. I dont plan to shoot it much, just a few mags and then probably put it on the shelf.
A lot of the original finish is gone but i don't think one should refinish a gun like this, i kind of like the old distressed look anyway. Its pretty amazing that a gun thats as old as this and likely used a lot would still work great after a few days of care.