Hi,
I was checking out the used handguns at my lgs and couldn't believe my eyes. On the bottom shelf was a stainless Colt 1911 in .45ACP for $489.99. I asked to see it. It is a Gold Cup Trophy! I had to look twice. She is a little rough with a idiot scratch and other scratches all over the pistol. Nothing really deep. I did a couple of tests and all is well so I bought it.
At home I field stripped it. It was filthy. I'd say this .45 hasn't had a hundred rounds ran through it. The rails have no shine and the barrel hood and the barrel by the bushing is pristine.
I have started to polish out the scratches and most of them are coming out.
I'll try and post pics cause I know it didn't happen without pics.
I found the original receipt folded in the instruction manual. It was bought new from the same shop in 2012 for $1129.99 and tax.
All that is left to do is swap the standard safety for a single side extended safety and some nice dark Walnut double diamond grips. Maybe get the front strap checkered and a tritium front sight as well.
Steve