I recently acquired this fine specimen. Serial number dates it to 1945, and I also got some ammo to go with it.
There are some things that google searching didn't readily reveal.
1) The grips appear to be non-standard. Are the grips from the same era, or are they a modification done later?
2) There seems to be a patina on the shiny metal parts. Looks great, not sure it that's original/intentional or just neglect.
3) I would assume a 1945 model is safe to shoot, (I know you can't be a gunsmith over the internet) but should it be safe enough for some range fun? Or even HD should the situation arise (over a gen 4 glock 9mm)?
4) It came with some mil-surp ammo, is that ammo safe or collectible only? Is modern ammo safe to shoot?
The ammo with an extra crimp ring came out if the pictured box. I have a few more rounds of the non-extra-crimped variety. It has RA 63 stamped around the primer.
5) What about the sight? (It has "micro" written on it) OEM? Aftermarket?
6) I didn't find any serial numbers on the slide, (checked behind the pin retaining plate) or on the barrel. I heard of "matching numbers" but mine has no number to match if that is the case. Is this normal?
7) Don't know when it was last maintained... I use MC#7 cleaner, and Miltec 1 lube on the glock... That ok for the 1911?
There are some things that google searching didn't readily reveal.
1) The grips appear to be non-standard. Are the grips from the same era, or are they a modification done later?
2) There seems to be a patina on the shiny metal parts. Looks great, not sure it that's original/intentional or just neglect.
3) I would assume a 1945 model is safe to shoot, (I know you can't be a gunsmith over the internet) but should it be safe enough for some range fun? Or even HD should the situation arise (over a gen 4 glock 9mm)?
4) It came with some mil-surp ammo, is that ammo safe or collectible only? Is modern ammo safe to shoot?
The ammo with an extra crimp ring came out if the pictured box. I have a few more rounds of the non-extra-crimped variety. It has RA 63 stamped around the primer.
5) What about the sight? (It has "micro" written on it) OEM? Aftermarket?
6) I didn't find any serial numbers on the slide, (checked behind the pin retaining plate) or on the barrel. I heard of "matching numbers" but mine has no number to match if that is the case. Is this normal?
7) Don't know when it was last maintained... I use MC#7 cleaner, and Miltec 1 lube on the glock... That ok for the 1911?