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I am about to inherit my father's WWII 1911 which he got when he was active in the Navy, issued about 1942 or '43. He says it was made by Remington-Rand, and knowing that they did make some of the 1911's during the war, I'm assuming he's reading that off the pistol and is correct about it. Most of my experience has been with revolvers and 9mm and I have a few questions about this 1911.
1. It has not been fired for probably 30 years, and obviously before I do anything else, I'm going to take it to a gunsmith for a thorough going over. Is there anything in particular I should be aware of or ask for/about?
2. After it is back in firing condition, I want to get to know it as it is, and then do some customizing on it. My goal is to retain it's heritage, but make it more mine, and more usable as a modern gun as well. Self-defense is my primary use. Anything that comes to mind that I should consider in this regard?
3. Any suggestions for custom gunsmiths in the San Francisco/Northern California area (I live in Napa Valley)?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Bob
1. It has not been fired for probably 30 years, and obviously before I do anything else, I'm going to take it to a gunsmith for a thorough going over. Is there anything in particular I should be aware of or ask for/about?
2. After it is back in firing condition, I want to get to know it as it is, and then do some customizing on it. My goal is to retain it's heritage, but make it more mine, and more usable as a modern gun as well. Self-defense is my primary use. Anything that comes to mind that I should consider in this regard?
3. Any suggestions for custom gunsmiths in the San Francisco/Northern California area (I live in Napa Valley)?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Bob