[Jamofly]

I have a 1911A1 with a Remington Rand upper, Colt lower. Circa 1943. Very nice rack grade from the CMP. Would a complete restoration improve the value? Would it hurt the collectability? Your thoughts please.(i don’t need any trolls, thank you.)
Jamo

 

[Jamofly]

Thank you all so much! Great group. I’m going to leave my baby alone. MKK41; you mentioned FOIA traceability. Thank you! I have sent for the Colt documents.
Jamo

 

[Jamofly]

Did you buy a CMP pistol with the idea it was an investment? You got some good advice and suggestions above.

No. I bought it because I love the history of it. I was just wondering if it would help or hurt for a resto. Not gonna happen - thanks!
J

 

[Jamofly]

How much do you intend to shoot it? If only a box or two on occasion you're worrying about nothing. If you intend to put thousands of rounds a year through it then yes a hardened slide will be better, but you should keep the current slide just to preserve its current condition.

Thanks DSK. I was only curious about the value of restoration vs. the sentimental value. I’m going to keep the pistol as is.