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I have my wife's grandfathers WWI 1911 serial # 89xxx. I know there is a debate about whether there are slide issues or not. I have been looking at a Sarco complete military slide kit. Does anyone have any experience with this kit? I would like to be comfortable shooting it without worrying about having any issues. I will try to post pics later.
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Colt 1911's in the 89K serial number range were made in 1914 and if they are still in original condition are worth decent money. You are wise to want to avoid a cracked slide as that would seriously diminish the value. However instead of shooting that old war horse, why not just get a new(er) 1911 and shoot that? If you are stuck on shooting it, you should probably also get a new barrel as original barrels from that era can be worth as much as $300-$500 and it makes sense to preserve the one you have if it's still original. Honestly, by the time you get a slide assembly and barrel, you are nearing the price of a RIA GI 1911.
Really, once you shoot one 1911, you have pretty much shot them all.MLC member.
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The Sarco kit includes slide, barrel, bushing, firing pin & all the other parts.
Only 171.50 this weekend + free freight. Even if I get it I won't shoot it much, just want to be able to put a few round through it.Comment
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MLC member.
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I will try to take some pictures this weekend. I also have holster,2 tone magazines, magazine holders & some ammo with it.Comment
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