I have an Ithaca 1911-A1 stamped 'Property US Army'. Serial # shows it was part of a lot built in 1943. (I have always dreamed it has kilt more Nazis than Indiana Jones.)
I bought it before I had a wife and kids, and am thinking of trading it for a new 45 ACP of some kind. (I can't drop $600 anymore for a Want) From what I've read, this gun should be preserved and I'm a bad person for ever shooting it.
I would like a nice new .45 so I can join the era of staggered magazines and adjustable sites. I can't hit squat with those tiny fixed sights.
The book on these is $1000+ depending on condition. What do you guys think it is worth? If I ask to trade for a new .45, should I ask for something extra or would I do well just getting a new model? I'm thinking I'd like a 5" XD .45.
I hate to part with this gun and I'm not decided yet on a trade. My dad has a 1911-A1 of some make that I will inherit someday, but it was not a WW2 service pistol.
My Ithaca does need a new bushing; it's cracked. And the safety needs re-pinned or whatever you call it. It is pulling away from the slide.
I wouldn't mind keeping it for my home defense pistol if I could get better sights for it and I knew I wasn't tearing it up by practicing with it.
I bought it before I had a wife and kids, and am thinking of trading it for a new 45 ACP of some kind. (I can't drop $600 anymore for a Want) From what I've read, this gun should be preserved and I'm a bad person for ever shooting it.
I would like a nice new .45 so I can join the era of staggered magazines and adjustable sites. I can't hit squat with those tiny fixed sights.
The book on these is $1000+ depending on condition. What do you guys think it is worth? If I ask to trade for a new .45, should I ask for something extra or would I do well just getting a new model? I'm thinking I'd like a 5" XD .45.
I hate to part with this gun and I'm not decided yet on a trade. My dad has a 1911-A1 of some make that I will inherit someday, but it was not a WW2 service pistol.
My Ithaca does need a new bushing; it's cracked. And the safety needs re-pinned or whatever you call it. It is pulling away from the slide.
I wouldn't mind keeping it for my home defense pistol if I could get better sights for it and I knew I wasn't tearing it up by practicing with it.