I was offered a 1911 today and need some input before I go look at it. I have not been following prices and am not an expert on 1911’s. Any thoughts on price or deal breakers? I did not get a serial number. He said if I don’t want it he is going to list it on line.
The description I got was, ‘It’s an early M1911, not A1, it appears to be all original but not sure, is US Gov marked, has original grips with it but there are very old pearl handle grips installed, the finish is thin, it has what appears to be the original clip and a newer clip with it’. Now that’s not much to go on since original is a wide open term with some. He is talking in the $850-900 range.
There are allot of variables and know I do not know most of them so any input would be appreciated.