1911 question

Stu · 02-12-2006, 08:18 AM

Hi all. I've come into possession of a bunch of parts for a 1911 as part of a trade.

The slide is a Remington Rand, dark green / grey, (olive ?), finish in good condition, (some silvering on the edges but otherwise looks good). I believe the other parts of a complete gun are in the box and period, with the exception of the frame, mainspring housing, slide stop and grips.

I'm under the impression the RR only made 1911's during the war ? I'd really like to find a period frame and pieces to build up a budget shooter.

Knowing nothing about 1911's I wonder if this is a practical proposition and where to start looking, (off to ebay in a moment !).

I found the 1911 forum but it seems a bit oriented towards the modern. Is there an equivalent 1911 site to this forum ?

Many thanks for any suggestions,

Stu

Update, browsed ebay and it seems the only thing which is going to be difficult is the frame. Anyone any ideas and how $$$$ ?

02-12-2006, 08:18 AM	#1
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	1911 question Hi all. I've come into possession of a bunch of parts for a 1911 as part of a trade. The slide is a Remington Rand, dark green / grey, (olive ?), finish in good condition, (some silvering on the edges but otherwise looks good). I believe the other parts of a complete gun are in the box and period, with the exception of the frame, mainspring housing, slide stop and grips. I'm under the impression the RR only made 1911's during the war ? I'd really like to find a period frame and pieces to build up a budget shooter. Knowing nothing about 1911's I wonder if this is a practical proposition and where to start looking, (off to ebay in a moment !). I found the 1911 forum but it seems a bit oriented towards the modern. Is there an equivalent 1911 site to this forum ? Many thanks for any suggestions, Stu Update, browsed ebay and it seems the only thing which is going to be difficult is the frame. Anyone any ideas and how $$$$ ?