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Offline Hawkeye

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Union Switch & Signal 1911....
« on: December 11, 2003, 06:52:31 AM »
Where can I find info and worth of this semi auto. It is in very good shape, and is a fine shooter. I have all original parts. I replaced the barrel last year so I could shoot it some but kept all original parts.
Has the plastic grips and ring on grip for lanyard.

Mike
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2003, 07:14:07 AM »
i have seen those at collectors firearms before. check there, they have a web.
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Offline Manitou

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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2003, 09:08:45 AM »
I used to work at the US&S facility in Swisvale, Pa. (Pittsburgh). Sadly that facility has been shutdown, although the company still exists. They made railroad switching equipment. In the '30's thru the '60's, you couldn't want a better place to work in Pgh.
I am always interested when I see one of these guns since I worked there. The last one I saw for sale at a gun show in Lebanon, Pa. was priced at $1350.00. Not that they'd actually get that for it, but that was the price they were asking for it.
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2003, 06:49:53 AM »
I also have a US&S, so I watch for others.  I have seen some on GensAmerica and AuctionArms.  They go for $1,000+ to $2,000+, depending upon condition.

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Offline R. Tillery

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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2003, 08:39:10 AM »
Go to www.1911forum.com and post your question in the US Military 1911s forum.
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2003, 09:53:20 AM »
Back in 92, a buddy and I were at a range in Hickory, Md. passsing the time with the good people there.  An older fellow came in with a 1911, said he didn't want it any more and asked $300 for it.  Not having the money on me, my buddy did and helped the man out.  We both thought it was a good price for a 90% pistol, but had no idea at the time how good.  While not the rarest cat in town, it's still very collectable.  My opinion and mine only, if you have the money, go for it.  They ain't making any more and the only way for the price to go is up.
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