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I'm probably not the first guy whose mother-in-law pulled a firearm on him in the living room. But this is actually good news.
While cleaning, my mother-in-law found her uncle's Colt M1911. She yanked it out of her purse and asked me if I wanted it.
What do you think I said?
She also asked me what the value is, just in case my wacky father-in-law kvetches about giving it to me.
Here are the facts:
The weapon was used in action in Italy during the last few weeks of the war. That said, it must have been professionally cleaned because it's spotless. Could do with some CLP, but otherwise could be fired right away. No spots, no oxidization, no green muck, nothing. Beautiful.
Zero wear on the grips: shiny and brown.
Both magazines are present and in identical condition (very good to perfect).
The holster is the light-brown glossy leather holster issue, and showed no appreciable wear.
I'd welcome thoughts, but no thank you--I have no intention of selling this baby.
While cleaning, my mother-in-law found her uncle's Colt M1911. She yanked it out of her purse and asked me if I wanted it.
What do you think I said?
She also asked me what the value is, just in case my wacky father-in-law kvetches about giving it to me.
Here are the facts:
The weapon was used in action in Italy during the last few weeks of the war. That said, it must have been professionally cleaned because it's spotless. Could do with some CLP, but otherwise could be fired right away. No spots, no oxidization, no green muck, nothing. Beautiful.
Zero wear on the grips: shiny and brown.
Both magazines are present and in identical condition (very good to perfect).
The holster is the light-brown glossy leather holster issue, and showed no appreciable wear.
I'd welcome thoughts, but no thank you--I have no intention of selling this baby.
