Here's an oldie.. This is my 1917 Colt M1911 US Military model..
This thing is great.. It was my Father in law's.. He got it from a guy sometime in the 50's I believe.. He had some issues with it and sent it to the Colt factory (less than a mile from me right now) for a repair, and for some reason, they refinished it for him and replaced the original grips with these 1980's woodies.. So as far as collector value, the refinish and loss of the original grips is a loss, but then again, it's still one of the original 1911's and I absolutely love the thing..
He received the belt, ammo pouch and holster when he got the gun according to him, so I'm assuming they are originals..
This thing is great.. It was my Father in law's.. He got it from a guy sometime in the 50's I believe.. He had some issues with it and sent it to the Colt factory (less than a mile from me right now) for a repair, and for some reason, they refinished it for him and replaced the original grips with these 1980's woodies.. So as far as collector value, the refinish and loss of the original grips is a loss, but then again, it's still one of the original 1911's and I absolutely love the thing..
He received the belt, ammo pouch and holster when he got the gun according to him, so I'm assuming they are originals..