I need Info on this Randall 1911 .45 acp SS HELP!

[the_lazy_C]

Hi Everyone,

I recently inherited this Randall Service Model - C, I need info about this from somebody that knows, It really seems to be a really high quality gun, all stainless, but The best I can find out but I am not really sure if I understood it right, but this model has a TLL on the slide which I don't know what it means, I read that a T in the Serial Number meant that it was a prototype but this isn't in the serial it's on the slide so I don't know what this means, also the best I can figure its a C model which I think is really Rare like only 10 made but then again I am not really sure, I did see models on Gunbroker the A and B series but they don't have any C models to compare it to. So anybody that has one or know about these please any info is greatly appreciated, thanks a lot Sorry about the bad pics- Jack

[SJgunguy24]

Seriously, try Google. http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/histor...ll_history.htm This was the first hit after a search.

[the_lazy_C]

Yeah, thats what I had read but the blue book of values just gave the cost of when it was sold new not the current value and I still don't know what the TLL on the slide means? anybody know the value and what the TLL means? Thanks

[checkenbach]

Try 1911.org, there are some Randall owners that are quite knowledgable.

[CALI-gula]

Do you have any better photos? One thing is for sure: unknown where those grips/stocks came from - appear to be aftermarket. I have several different Randalls - I'm even selling one in the For Sale section.

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[TexasRedneck]

That's a heavily customized pistol. One of those things where someone took a collectible gun and made it into one that's unique, but not of a whole lot of interest to a serious collector - but you never know. I'd also note that it's a sweet gun - it'd be a blast to shoot.
Yeah - I'm familiar with 'em...I own every model .45 they made with the exception of the rarest (1-2 made type) - there's 8 in my current collection, and now I'm chasing down the lefties. Passed on a 9mm the other day - I just don't like 9's.....

[CamW]

A friend of mine has a lefty model that he bought brand new, the day he was going to take it to the range his wife had a honey do for him. He also has 3 or 4 spare LH magazines, all new. I sent him the link to the article above. He never fired the pistol,still NIB.

[TexasRedneck]

A friend of mine has a lefty model that he bought brand new, the day he was going to take it to the range his wife had a honey do for him. He also has 3 or 4 spare LH magazines, all new. I sent him the link to the article above. He never fired the pistol,still NIB.

Tell him if he ever wants ta put it up for adoption, holler!!!

[randy]

I'd be sure to keep the gun lubed real well. When that gun was made SS guns had bad gaulling problems.

[freonr22]

in this pic, it almost looks like the imprint on the slide is crooked. I wonder if that would INCREASE value? kinda like an upside down stamp?