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US Army Colt 1911 #2972068 12/01/19 07:27 PM 12/01/19 07:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al M Madmax0818 OP 8 point
Madmax0818 OP 8 point M Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al	My grandad left me a Colt 1911. Overall it is in decent shape but has rust spots and normal cleaning will not remove. I’m struggling what to do with this gun. I hear that having it refinished will hurt the value but I have no intention of ever selling. Any suggestions is much appreciated.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972121 12/01/19 08:09 PM 12/01/19 08:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,985 Alabama C Cactus_buck 12 point
Cactus_buck 12 point C Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 4,985 Alabama	Check with a guy in Newville. He specializes in 1911’s. Cogan

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972182 12/01/19 08:35 PM 12/01/19 08:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al M Madmax0818 OP 8 point
Madmax0818 OP 8 point M Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al	Thanks Cactus.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972317 12/01/19 10:15 PM 12/01/19 10:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,797 Selma odocoileus 14 point
odocoileus 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,797 Selma	I've got a 44 Remington Rand that was in the Ardennes. I shoot it occasionally, and enjoy it. It's not perfect, but it's 100% original. Took it 70 something years to look like that. Keep it clean and enjoy it from time to time.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972370 12/01/19 11:00 PM 12/01/19 11:00 PM
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3% outdoorsman 10 point Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 3,931 Woodstock	You can take #0000 steel wool and pour kroil penatrating oil or clp oil into the steel wool then very lightly scrub the rust spots but don't over do it.you would be surprised sometimes if it's just surface spots it will take care of it.anytine you refinish something you devalue it but I've seen alot of reblued guns sell for alot of money just because of rarity or value of that particular firearm.personally I'd leave it alone unless it's in real tough shape.army issue colts are bringing good money now days

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972388 12/01/19 11:17 PM 12/01/19 11:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al M Madmax0818 OP 8 point
Madmax0818 OP 8 point M Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al	Thanks guys. I definitely have no intentions on selling it. I just can’t decide if I want to get it back new again. Last edited by Madmax0818; 12/01/19 11:18 PM.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972562 12/02/19 09:45 AM 12/02/19 09:45 AM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,456 HSV AL jmudler Freak of Nature
jmudler Freak of Nature Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,456 HSV AL	I would clean and lube. Then store the gun correctly. Nothing else Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972624 12/02/19 10:52 AM 12/02/19 10:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,827 behind my Dillon dave260rem! Skinny’s Ex
dave260rem! Skinny’s Ex Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,827 behind my Dillon	Bet Gundoc could cerakote it. Saw a piece in American Handgunner that "aged" a modern Springfield Armory 80 years. Skinny is my EX.Alcohol was involved.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972653 12/02/19 11:16 AM 12/02/19 11:16 AM
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Wiley Coyote Freak of Nature W Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 44,211 North Alabama	I bet your Grandad could just about tell you when and how those rust spots came about. I'd leave it as is for the added character on the weapon but keep it cleaned and don't let the rust spread. I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time. NRA Life Member

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: jmudler] #2972655 12/02/19 11:18 AM 12/02/19 11:18 AM
Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 290 Bullock County B Bruno 4 point
Bruno 4 point B Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 290 Bullock County	Originally Posted by jmudler I would clean and lube. Then store the gun correctly. Nothing else Doing any more than this will destroy both the monetary value and the historic significance. Might as well trade it for a new reproduction and let someone else enjoy this piece of history.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972688 12/02/19 11:53 AM 12/02/19 11:53 AM
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Madmax0818 OP 8 point M Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,670 Opelika Al	Thanks for the suggestions guys. After doing more research and input from here I believe I will leave it As Is. Thanks everyone.

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2972720 12/02/19 12:10 PM 12/02/19 12:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,797 Selma odocoileus 14 point
odocoileus 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,797 Selma	My gun came with the original tank crew holster, that I since cleaned and stored. I ordered one of these to use when I shoot it. They're not 100% correct, but they're pretty close and pretty good quality. Also 20% off due to Black Friday. https://www.ww2gear.com/p-39627-us-m3-leather-shoulder-holster-for-m1911a1-45-russet-wwii-repro.aspx

Re: US Army Colt 1911 [Re: Madmax0818] #2974250 12/03/19 05:32 PM 12/03/19 05:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 111 Mobile W wmmoorejr 3 point
wmmoorejr 3 point W Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 111 Mobile	I am glad to find this thread. Mine is the 1911, but produced in 1913 from my great-grandfathers time in WWI. I still have the leather flip over holster with US imprinted into it along with his compass. It sounds like it is in about the same condition as yours and I have always wondered if I should do anything more to it that oil it.