A vintage RR 1911 could be worth a lot more than the cost of a new Colt.
You should check out a few resources online, get an idea of what it is worth. Then you can decide whether it is a shooter or a keeper.
Check here: http://www.sightm1911.com/1911Production.htm
It shows that yours is: Remington Rand: S/N 916,405 to 955,000 = 1943
Then go here: http://www.m1911.org/
A similar pistol is going for $2500 on GunsAmerica
http://www.gunsamerica.com/94579529...5_ACP_ORIGINAL_U_S_ARMY_ISSUE_PISTOL_1943.htm
As for servicing, if it isn't an investment peice, then just do it yourself. They are super easy to disassemble and clean.
You should check out a few resources online, get an idea of what it is worth. Then you can decide whether it is a shooter or a keeper.
Check here: http://www.sightm1911.com/1911Production.htm
It shows that yours is: Remington Rand: S/N 916,405 to 955,000 = 1943
Then go here: http://www.m1911.org/
A similar pistol is going for $2500 on GunsAmerica
http://www.gunsamerica.com/94579529...5_ACP_ORIGINAL_U_S_ARMY_ISSUE_PISTOL_1943.htm
As for servicing, if it isn't an investment peice, then just do it yourself. They are super easy to disassemble and clean.