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It looks like someone chopped a few rings off of the recoil spring so I've got a replacement ordered for $3 just in case. The grip safety rattles side to side a bit but functions properly and prevents the gun from firing when not engaged. will check again after 100 rounds) and fit there is play between the slide/frame but it was similar to the new "GI" base model 1911's in the case but the finish (machining and parkerizing) was a lot rougher. I took it apart before purchase and checked the barrel lugs for peening (none found. The difference vs a new import "GI" model (Armscor, ATI, etc.) is enough to get me 200 rounds of Winchester White Box and $40 worth of magazines (thinking a pair of Chip McCormick PowerMags). which was one of the reasons I'm sure it was priced so low - unpopular pistol, no manufacturer support, no warranty, etc. Shipyard wrote:if you got a warranty on a Norinco, did the guy sell you get the matching bridge to go with it? My wife is going to be thrilled, another gun project. I gather the Norinco is a direct, part for part knockoff of the Colt 1911a1 (in terms of part interchange, not hand fitting, quality of production, etc.) so other than the grip screws it should be a good representation of the style for learning purposes. I like the idea of learning a bit about this style of pistol with some elbow grease rather than sending it off for a "buff and polish" to knock the worst of the rough out of it. so there's no worry of voiding a warranty by tinkering around. It cost significantly less than the lowest end "GI" style new production 1911 from RIA, ATI, etc. I gather the Norincos have a horse s*** reputation among 1911 purists but for the price I paid I'm not concerned. If it will fire Winchester Whitebox hardball (out of a decent magazine) and hit a dinner plate at 50 feet or less a majority of the time I'm good to go.
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I purchased this to use when I'm out at the farm knocking around, throw in the glove box, etc. Good to know I'm not going to wreck a collectible gun though I feel like this thread could quickly morph into a cartoon of two bears talking on Youtube. Yuppiejr Posts: 2853 Joined: Sun 6:01 pm Location: Blaine, MN My Google search of Norinco 1911a1's makes me think this is an ideal beater gun but just in case.Īlso, any suggestions for local shops/individuals who do a good post-factory fitting/fluff on a 1911 in the $100 or less range (assuming nothing needs to be replaced, etc.)? I'd hate to be "that guy" that destroyed even a bit of twisted firearm history out of complete ignorance.
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#Norinco 1911a1 serial numbers upgrade#
Just curious if this pistol has any significant collectible value besides being my first Clinton "pre-ban" firearm that should steer me away from beater duty or a future upgrade project? Before I spend anything on the pistol it's going to the farm to eat a few hundred Winny white box out of some Novak and Kimber magazines so I can inspect for hammer peening or anything else out of sorts, of course. I did swap on a pair of Hogue grip panels since the greasy brown plastic jobs that come stock are worse than I expected even in a Norinco but that's as far as I intend to go with exterior modifications unless hammer bite is a problem in which case it is getting a beavertail grip safety & commander hammer. I intended for this to be a beater, no frills 1911a1 though I'm thinking of sending it off for a quick buff & polish job on the internals including the trigger (less than $100 according to Frontiersman) to improve reliability long term.
#Norinco 1911a1 serial numbers serial number#
Serial number is in the 507xxx range, marked CSI Ontario, CA import. Regardless, the pistol itself is in good working order and 100% original (crappy grips and all), it appears to have been only lightly, if ever, used. I recently made an impulse buy of a "priced to move" Norinco Model of the 1911A1 45 auto at a local gun shop with a couple of knockoff Colt mags thrown in with a knock off Seville mag.