Colt 1911 .45 Auto

sheepherder · 05-05-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by barr44

...it looks like I have a shooter grade Colt Essex and unfortunately I paid more than what it is worth...

If you got what you wanted then the money was well spent.

kurusu · 05-06-2016, 03:55 AM

The wear pattern on the muzzle end of the barrel suggests a fitted bushing. You may very well have a very accurate pistol in your hands.

rhuff · 05-06-2016, 05:27 PM

I am going to guess that many/some of us on this forum have less than pristine, less than collectible, mixmasters handguns that perform wonderfully at the range. To me, these handguns are a joy to own and shoot. No concern over wear or broken parts, and a scratch or ding is not Earth shattering.

Take this old "slabsides" to the range and have a good time....life is too short to ponder if it is worth $5 more or less. Enjoy!!

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05-06-2016, 03:55 AM	#2
kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	The wear pattern on the muzzle end of the barrel suggests a fitted bushing. You may very well have a very accurate pistol in your hands.

05-06-2016, 05:27 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	I am going to guess that many/some of us on this forum have less than pristine, less than collectible, mixmasters handguns that perform wonderfully at the range. To me, these handguns are a joy to own and shoot. No concern over wear or broken parts, and a scratch or ding is not Earth shattering. Take this old "slabsides" to the range and have a good time....life is too short to ponder if it is worth $5 more or less. Enjoy!!