Greetings from NW Florida

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hopub229

Discussion Starter · 2 mo ago

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I’m am new to the forum and want to say hello to everyone. I have recently inherited a Springfield 1911 that was manufactured in 1914 or possibly 1915. The pistol belonged to my grandfather, who was the original owner. My father just passed and I got the pistol. Looks to me that while my father had it, it was possibly refinished and the sights have been changed. Want to have original sights put back on it. Anyone ideas as to who can do this for me. Thanks for any input.

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Dobegrant45

· #2 · 2 mo ago

Welcome from Arizona

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Old Grumpy

· #3 · 2 mo ago

Welcome aboard. Our members will will come along with their thoughts and suggestions Sort through them, choose the ones that fir your budget, and good luck. I agree that it apears to wear a non-factory finsh.

Grumpy

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USARV72

· #4 · 2 mo ago

Welcome from N.E. Florida.
Kind of a shame , the 1911 looks to have been hard chromed. Chrome could be removed, front sight removed , repro original sighs put on and finished in dark original finish. Have no idea of the cost but I’m sure a few members here could help or do the work.

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ches41mag

· #5 · 2 mo ago

Welcome from South Central Kentucky.

hodge5

· #6 · 2 mo ago

Welcome from Virginia!

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rwilky78

· #7 · 2 mo ago

Hello and welcome from NE Indiana

4110mm

· #8 · 2 mo ago

That gun is excellent, keep it just the way Dad wanted it!

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hopub229

Discussion Starter · #9 · 2 mo ago

4110mm said:
That gun is excellent, keep it just the way Dad wanted it!

Thanks for the input, want to get sights installed and will leave the finish. The finish is my dad’s contribution to the pistol.

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pawpawlong

· #10 · 2 mo ago

Welcome from Mississippi my Dad was not a gun person glad you have the pistol to remind you of him enjoy!

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ruffdup

· #11 · 2 mo ago

Howdy and welcome from E Texas. That's a good lookin pistol.

squirrelsnest

· #12 · 2 mo ago

Welcome to the forums from Virginia.

japsco113

· #13 · 2 mo ago

hopub229 said:
I’m am new to the forum and want to say hello to everyone. I have recently inherited a Springfield 1911 that was manufactured in 1914 or possibly 1915. The pistol belonged to my grandfather, who was the original owner. My father just passed and I got the pistol. Looks to me that while my father had it, it was possibly refinished and the sights have been changed. Want to have original sights put back on it. Anyone ideas as to who can do this for me. Thanks for any input. View attachment 674203
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Welcome from NW Georgia 🇬🇪. Nice looking pistol

mr380acp

· #14 · 2 mo ago

Welcome aboard

ca survivor

· #15 · 2 mo ago

Welcome from South Florida.

Newen

· #16 · 2 mo ago

Welcome 👍

Jocko1911

· #17 · 2 mo ago

USARV72 said:
Welcome from N.E. Florida.
Kind of a shame , the 1911 looks to have been hard chromed. Chrome could be removed, front sight removed , repro original sighs put on and finished in dark original finish. Have no idea of the cost but I’m sure a few members here could help or do the work.

Possibly, better pictures would help, but that looks to be parkerized to me, and possibly over a blasted surface. Parkerized finishing became the standard finish for M1911A1 pistols in about 1943 because of its superior corrosion and wear resistance, and many arsenal refinished pistols had it applied. The front sight will tricky to replace. Springfield Armory M1911 pistols front sight were actually integral to the slide and were not staked on.

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Sierra 49er

· #18 · 2 mo ago

Howdy from Tomball, Texas. If that's the way he wanted the 1911 to look like, just enjoy it the way it is - every time you see it it will have memories of him.

However, there are many 1911 enthusiasts out there that have very good ideas to put it back the way it was.

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USARV72

· #19 · 2 mo ago

My comment was based on returning pistol to original . Pistol is OP and he can do what he wants, completely understand wanting to keep it as memory of his Dad.

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hopub229

Discussion Starter · #20 · 2 mo ago

Sierra 49er said:
Howdy from Tomball, Texas. If that's the way he wanted the 1911 to look like, just enjoy it the way it is - every time you see it it will have memories of him.

However, there are many 1911 enthusiasts out there that have very good ideas to put it back the way it was.

Greetings, thanks for the input. Pretty sure I will be leaving the finish the way it is and will have to find someone to install original sights. By the way, my nieces husband works for Tomball P.D. Stay safe.

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