Want an affordable C&R 1911.

[2meterB]

Ideally, US Army. But I understand those tend to be spendy.
I want a good shooter, in decent condition. I like the look of holster wear on a C&R handgun.

Someone posted a link to a site that had Colt 1911s that were fairly worn, but from a good source, and I think police issue in brazil? I googled all over and couldn't find it.

[leman77]

I think you are looking for a "sistema colt 1911"?

[Mssr. Eleganté]

Argentine M1927 maybe?

[2meterB]

That's it! Was able to find the name that way - Sarco

[jl7422]

You'll find mixed reviews about the Sarco 1911 offerings.

I bought a 1930's commercial Government models from them a couple of years ago. Mine had 0 finish, but no pits--useable bore, new springs. Function was 100% and it was an excellent candidate for the project I had in mind.

I believe all the Sarco offerings are well used--if all you want a "little holster wear" these ain't it.

[marksmandowntown]

Not 1911s but the guns that came to mind from your post are a star b (j and g has them) and the battleship metal 1911 is called a Molina and I know those are around too.

[2meterB]

I did get a star b recently! It's a ton of fun.

[Nevada Hudson]

Actually the NEW ones made in the Philippines are pretty close and are of very good quality. Shot one and was impressed.

[2meterB]

You mean RIAs? I have a modern 1911 (springfield loaded target) already.

[ZenMastaT]

As stated, the cheapest I've seen actual Colts go for has typically been the Argentine contract guns, although they typically have almost no finish left. To me, a big part of the allure of a pre-war Colt is the bluing job they used to do so I have mostly been haunting gunbroker. It looks like a budget of $1500 or so will eventually get the job done, but you'll need to watch out.

Otherwise, refinished or otherwise permanently modified guns can run cheap. I picked up an Ithaca M1911A1 a year or so back for under a grand because it had been reparked. That might be a good way to look.

[marksmandowntown]

I checked and J&G still has the Star B Spanish guns and Sarco has the Molinas from Argentina, both pretty cheap. I've read great reviews for both.

[watt79]

The Molinas from what I understand are internally more similar to the Star rather than the 1911.

[Jarhead]

Ideally, US Army. But I understand those tend to be spendy.
I want a good shooter, in decent condition. I like the look of holster wear on a C&R handgun.

Someone posted a link to a site that had Colt 1911s that were fairly worn, but from a good source, and I think police issue in brazil? I googled all over and couldn't find it.

Those days are long gone

[Cessnapilot89]

Paid $250 for mine two years ago....

[GM4spd]

This Colt went to Argentina but was actually made by Colt in 1940. It
has a numbered slide,Swartz safety,and it's original finish. Kinda strange
it went down and back and stayed original,including a two tone
commercial mag. Pistol barely has an idiot scratch! Pete