Hi folks! I joined your group in May and mentioned that I have a lot of catching up to do. My father left me an assortment of guns and today I would like to share some pics of the Colt 1911. This will be my first attempt at taking the pics and loading them up. It has 2 magazines that have the "L" Little" mark on the top of the lip on the mags. I also have 3 boxes original boxes of Gov. issued Remington Ball ammo. My dad brought the Colt back home with him when the war ended and he sent all kinds of gear and guns and flags and you name it home while he was in Europe. Im just not sure where he got the ammo, but it was before he left FT Dix in late 1945. Anyway , all comments and suggestions are welcome. I have no Idea of grade or value. I had a thorough cleaning and test fire done at a local range. Thoughts on grade and value? Should I shoot it or save it from use? Is the old ball ammo a collectable ? If not 150+ rds , can I use it?
I intend to keep it, I just don't know if it's a shooter or collectable grade. Thanks in advance guys. Jim