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Ok, so I've been going through some of the mountains of stuff my grandmother had and I came across my grandfather's old .45. An M 1911 A1 U.S. Army, Remington Rand to be as precise as possible.
I'd like to know if it makes sense just to take it to a local gunsmith and have them service it. Physically it's in decent shape considering it probably hasn't been fired, cleaned or even had the box opened in I'm guessing at least 40 years or so, but it does have some spots of surface rust, the grip is wood and well worn, etc.
I don't want to just have it prettied up and mount it on a wall, I'd like to use it. Does that make sense or should I just purchase something new? Thanks for any input.
I'd like to know if it makes sense just to take it to a local gunsmith and have them service it. Physically it's in decent shape considering it probably hasn't been fired, cleaned or even had the box opened in I'm guessing at least 40 years or so, but it does have some spots of surface rust, the grip is wood and well worn, etc.
I don't want to just have it prettied up and mount it on a wall, I'd like to use it. Does that make sense or should I just purchase something new? Thanks for any input.
