What do you think?

Edward Tinker · 12-08-2006, 08:05 PM

The value does go down, not as much for the grips, as the SSN. This is not that uncommon, but a disappointment to find. I assume that it is marked on the edge, so they can only be seen when you take the grips off?

I should say, the desirability goes down to many collectors, thus value. I have a really nice 1911A1 Remington Rand that has a Texas License number on the frame, underneath, but more obvious than your situation. It did make it now a low end collectability to most folks.

Ed

12-08-2006, 08:05 PM	#21
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	The value does go down, not as much for the grips, as the SSN. This is not that uncommon, but a disappointment to find. I assume that it is marked on the edge, so they can only be seen when you take the grips off? I should say, the desirability goes down to many collectors, thus value. I have a really nice 1911A1 Remington Rand that has a Texas License number on the frame, underneath, but more obvious than your situation. It did make it now a low end collectability to most folks. Ed