Author Topic: Just traded for a SA 1911A1---&Have a question about it. (Read 902 times)

Jose Grande · « **on:** June 29, 2003, 06:36:35 AM »

It has Novak black non-ajust sights,aluminum trigger,lowered ejection port,Commander style hammer,beavertail safety,serrations on front of slide,red grips(wood),& the finish is smooth on sides,but not smooth on top or bottom surfaces.The color appears dark blue or black.(old eyes)
It's a full size pistol in .45.with ambidextrous extended safety.

What does Springfield call this pistol with these options?
About what does it cost in other areas of the U.S.?
I traded for it & it was real rough,so I slicked it up & it shoots very well.

Thanks guys. :-)

Mikey · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2003, 05:34:56 AM »

josegrande: it sounds like one of their 'loaded' Government Models. If you felt it was a bit rough before smooting it out it may have been 'enhanced' by the factory with the sights, trigger, safety, etc.

It would probably run about $600 or better in most parts of the country. Hope this helps. Mikey.

Jose Grande · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2003, 06:37:32 AM »

Thanks Mikey. :-)

Josey · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2003, 09:40:16 PM »

Hey It sounds like a typical SA. They have poor QC lately. I know others love theirs. The QC has hurt them in my neck of the woods. If it now shoots (some SAs don't) it is probably worth from $350-475.00. No more. You have a good starting platform. Check your frame for BRAZIL on it. Those are the most unfinished/poorly finished frames that I have come across.

R. Tillery · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2003, 06:26:34 AM »

ALL Springfield Armory frames are made in Brazil....but not all are so marked. I have an early SA Mil-Spec that doesn't have Brazil ANYwhere on it.