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<blockquote data-quote="mr ed" data-source="post: 1245632" data-attributes="member: 6777"><p>Something you should always check on 1911's and a1's. Is that what it says on the slide doesn't mean much. </p><p>Its what it says on the frame that matters.</p><p>It can't say Essex,Caspian,Ranger etc. </p><p>And if you determine that it is a military frame. Is the serial number right for the slide and frame to match??</p><p>Things like a Rem Rand frame and a Ithaca slide means its a parts gun.</p><p>There are several sources to tell you what is correct and what is not.</p><p>I would hate to pay $1000-2000 thinking I'm getting an original, only to find out later all I got is a mismatched parts gun worth $400.</p><p>When dealing with military 45's its imperative you do your homework.</p><p></p><p>I saw a guy on Gunbroker yesterday trying to sell a Essex frame and Ithaca slide gun as an original gun and the bidding was up to like $800. A fool and his money are soon parted. the old saying goes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mr ed, post: 1245632, member: 6777"] Something you should always check on 1911's and a1's. Is that what it says on the slide doesn't mean much. Its what it says on the frame that matters. It can't say Essex,Caspian,Ranger etc. And if you determine that it is a military frame. Is the serial number right for the slide and frame to match?? Things like a Rem Rand frame and a Ithaca slide means its a parts gun. There are several sources to tell you what is correct and what is not. I would hate to pay $1000-2000 thinking I'm getting an original, only to find out later all I got is a mismatched parts gun worth $400. When dealing with military 45's its imperative you do your homework. I saw a guy on Gunbroker yesterday trying to sell a Essex frame and Ithaca slide gun as an original gun and the bidding was up to like $800. A fool and his money are soon parted. the old saying goes. [/QUOTE]
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