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<blockquote data-quote="jakeman" data-source="post: 3884857" data-attributes="member: 10690"><p>Honestly, a field or rack is probably your best bet to get a frame/slide from same mfg. Not saying it’s not possible in the service grade cause it is possible, but from what I’ve read and researched it’s your best shot to get a matched pair. Forget getting matching numbers. Those will wind up in the auction. </p><p></p><p>“Service” grades have all been reworked and are in condition that they could be issued and put “into service”. They used whatever serviceable parts were available when they went to the armorer. Including Israeli slides, Israeli barrels, etc, etc. I think it’s highly unlikely you’d get an Israeli slide in a field or rack, but again; it’s possible. </p><p></p><p>If I had my choice it would have been a Colt/Colt. Then a RR/Colt even before a RR/RR. That prancing pony is pretty damn cool, and he’s (I think) mostly found on the slide. However not all Colts have a pony. </p><p></p><p>I’ve learned a lot researching this pistol before and after ordering. Remington Rand made more 1911’s than Colt & Ithaca combined, so there is a bunch of them out there. RR also got some of Singer’s mfg equipment after their initial/only run of 500. RR was also not Remington Arms. RR made typewriters. By the end of the 2nd World War the RR was considered the finest 1911 in the field by most of those that had carried them. Manufactured on par with the Singer. </p><p></p><p>I’ve enjoyed researching these things as much or more than anything in recent memory. Still lots to learn, and I probably wouldn’t be comfortable buying one on the aftermarket without running it by (#’s & pics) someone that knows a heck of a lot more than me. Milsurps are caveat emptor, 1911’s more so than most. </p><p></p><p>I get the feeling some of these 1911’s sold as authentic bring backs are about as authentic as most of the Wells Fargo Coach guns. It would be pretty easy to be had by a well done forgery if you aren’t very familiar with this firearm. </p><p></p><p>Good luck to you guys though. I hope this winds up bringing y’all as much fun and enjoyment as it has brought to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jakeman, post: 3884857, member: 10690"] Honestly, a field or rack is probably your best bet to get a frame/slide from same mfg. Not saying it’s not possible in the service grade cause it is possible, but from what I’ve read and researched it’s your best shot to get a matched pair. Forget getting matching numbers. Those will wind up in the auction. “Service” grades have all been reworked and are in condition that they could be issued and put “into service”. They used whatever serviceable parts were available when they went to the armorer. Including Israeli slides, Israeli barrels, etc, etc. I think it’s highly unlikely you’d get an Israeli slide in a field or rack, but again; it’s possible. If I had my choice it would have been a Colt/Colt. Then a RR/Colt even before a RR/RR. That prancing pony is pretty damn cool, and he’s (I think) mostly found on the slide. However not all Colts have a pony. I’ve learned a lot researching this pistol before and after ordering. Remington Rand made more 1911’s than Colt & Ithaca combined, so there is a bunch of them out there. RR also got some of Singer’s mfg equipment after their initial/only run of 500. RR was also not Remington Arms. RR made typewriters. By the end of the 2nd World War the RR was considered the finest 1911 in the field by most of those that had carried them. Manufactured on par with the Singer. I’ve enjoyed researching these things as much or more than anything in recent memory. Still lots to learn, and I probably wouldn’t be comfortable buying one on the aftermarket without running it by (#’s & pics) someone that knows a heck of a lot more than me. Milsurps are caveat emptor, 1911’s more so than most. I get the feeling some of these 1911’s sold as authentic bring backs are about as authentic as most of the Wells Fargo Coach guns. It would be pretty easy to be had by a well done forgery if you aren’t very familiar with this firearm. Good luck to you guys though. I hope this winds up bringing y’all as much fun and enjoyment as it has brought to me. [/QUOTE]
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