World War I Era Colt 1911 Upper Assembly - What is it worth?

[v0lcom13sn0w]

sure its not an 80% frame???



kidding,kidding.

 

[Medic!]

That's true. Also reminds me of walking through a wrecking yard in the early 70s. I'd see a car and think/dream what I could do with it. All I needed was a few parts, which usually could be found within the next few rows.

This package just yearns for an appropriate lower.

I don't know. If the barrel is not correct. That's a big hurdle.

I passed up a very nice 1918 made 1911 two year ago for $1000.
Only thing wrong was it had an aftermarket barrel.

A correct 1918 H P marked barrel goes for about $500 depending on condition.
And good luck finding one.

But I still have an eye open.

 

[11Charlie]

But I still have an eye open.

I will for ever see that emoji in a different way.

 

[Medic!]

That my friend was dumb luck.

I'm not that clever.

 

[jbett98]

Bummer. I've seen pics of ground off serial numbers the FBI restored using some type of x-rays deep down in the metal, but getting the ATF to let you re-stamp the frame would be problematic at best.

 

[BurtonDouglass]

I don't know. If the barrel is not correct. That's a big hurdle.

I passed up a very nice 1918 made 1911 two year ago for $1000.
Only thing wrong was it had an aftermarket barrel.

A correct 1918 H P marked barrel goes for about $500 depending on condition.
And good luck finding one.

But I still have an eye open.

Hey Medic, where would the marking be? I am almost positive that this is the original barrel.

 

[jbett98]

Stamped on the top side of the barrel.
Here's some pics of a 1918 Colt Pistol found on coolgunsite.com

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[BurtonDouglass]

So here are all the marks I could find. Again any thoughts you have on it would be awesome.

 

[BurtonDouglass]

Hey All, In case anyone is interested the slide sold on eBay for $680.