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<blockquote data-quote="Boatcephus" data-source="post: 813463" data-attributes="member: 6263"><p>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.)</p><p> </p><p> 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.</p><p></p><p> 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.</p><p></p><p> 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. </p><p></p><p> 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. </p><p></p><p> 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.</p><p></p><p> 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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boatcephus, post: 813463, member: 6263"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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