somd_mustangs
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- Jul 1, 2012
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Go for the ac43 all things being equal.
The Ithaca 1911-A1 is most definitely refinished, unfortunately.
As OMB said it should be a dull finish, they were never a polished blue.
I totally missed the Japanese Type 26.
Used to be able to pick them up for a couple hundred, now they're more like $600 and up.
Depending on the markings these can be pricey.
If it's one of the "limited early production" that's $1200-2000.
A lot of variables though in addition to marking, like matching parts (matched by assembly numbers), original finish & condition, etc.
Quickest way to check for original finish is that the hammer should be "fire blue" (or niter blue) which is pretty distinctive. Same with trigger but that's usually worn.
It's a pretty crappy design but it has its place (like the Type 94).
The Ithaca 1911-A1 is most definitely refinished, unfortunately.
As OMB said it should be a dull finish, they were never a polished blue.
I totally missed the Japanese Type 26.
Used to be able to pick them up for a couple hundred, now they're more like $600 and up.
Depending on the markings these can be pricey.
If it's one of the "limited early production" that's $1200-2000.
A lot of variables though in addition to marking, like matching parts (matched by assembly numbers), original finish & condition, etc.
Quickest way to check for original finish is that the hammer should be "fire blue" (or niter blue) which is pretty distinctive. Same with trigger but that's usually worn.
It's a pretty crappy design but it has its place (like the Type 94).