Should I refinish my 1911

[wags0306]

I have an older Colt 1911 38 super thats pretty weathered. I want to restore it to what it should have looked like new but Im afraid that it might be worth more if its in the state it is now.

What do you guys think?

[wags0306]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk305/riverbum4life/1911.jpg?t=1272122704

[benbangui]

i dont know about it being worth more, but i will say it looks pretty sweet "old school" the way it is

[NiteQwill]

Leave it. Wear is good.

[Capt_Communist]

Keep it old school... much cooler, plus it's history

[Saigon1965]

Unless you go full blown custom on her - Leave her and enjoy the old blueing thats left on her -

[GM4spd]

You may want to leave it as it is---it is certainly worth more in it's
original condition. Any refinished pistol has 0 % Original finish. There are
a lot of 38 Super pistols that can be purchased for shooting. Pete

[CenterX]

Leave it natural and care for it with a nice oiling.
I refinished a few guns that were in actual poor condition and would challenge all to do the same in most cases it is good firearm safety and stewardship.
In this case - I'm sorta on the fence but would keep it natural and oiled.

[smittty]

I would refinish it, change the mainspring housing to a flat one, long trigger, 25 LPI front strap, lower and flare ejection port.

Or leave it as is!

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...g?t=1272122704

[evidens83]

I'd leave it alone.

[ponderosa]

Leave it and love it, that is sweet!!!

[Ducman]

I always prefer this



over this



That stays in the safe and not enjoy it

[rhbanjo]

Why not leave it the way it is and use that as an excuse to buy a new one!

[Jim McCoin]

I wouldn't touch it, it has great patina. As you can see that's how most folks feel.

Jim

[patriot_man]

yep I would keep it the way it is. Looks great anyways