Part for an Old Colt 1911

[jaffo]

I apologize if this isn't the right place for this post.

My dad has always loved old Colt pistols. He has a 1903, 1907 and a ton of 1911's. He has one 1911 he loves that is circa year 1913. It has all the US Government markings. He occasionally carries it on the ranch.

Recently he went to put it away and the front site was gone. I haven't seen him this heartbroken in my lifetime. Regardless I just want to know where I can get another original front site. Also, I have no clue how to get it fixed. I don't want to hurt the value by having poor quality workmanship.

I appreciate your feedback.

j

[Steve RA]

Jimmy Mitchell over in Breckenridge would do a fine job of installation. You might contact him about finding an original front sight.

http://www.bulletworks.com/bulletworks/bulletworks.html

[Guy Neill]

Or check with Cylinder & Slide

They have made some reproductions matching some of the original parts - at least grips that I recall.

[StraightUp_OG]

Or check with Cylinder & SlideThey have made some reproductions matching some of the original parts - at least grips that I recall.

http://www.cylinder-slide.com/reproduction8.shtml

[CHARLES D]

Gene Williams does excellent work. He is just a bit north of F.W. Send me a P.M. If you want a contact #

[Blue Jacket]

You might even try Colt. They did a reproduction of an early 1911 (not the A1)