I just bought 1917 Colt 1911 Governtment Model, not all original, but in reasonably good condition:
I think I want to get it re-blued, and put some nice wood grips, and get a good barrel for it to make it a nice historical but regular shooter. It's ser.# c 888xx and I think there were like 24,000 made. It's never going to be original enough to be a museum piece but I'd really like to see it restored.
[This message has been edited by SlackO (edited August 04, 2000).]
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