I just returned from trolling through a local Gun & Knife Show.... most dealers were cagey and wanted to know how much I wanted for it instead of making an offer. I didn't fall for that, but instead made it known that I was interested in hearing any interesting offers. I turned down an $1800 offer from one dealer who had a buddy who was playing devils advocate and trying to say it wasn't all original because the feed ramp wasn't machined after finish.... I didn't fall for that either and quickly told him that the Parko-Lubrite Colt finish was considered by the US Army to be slick enough without machine polishing..... that sorta put a wet blanket on his charade. The dealer reached for the book and said it graded 80-85%, which translated to $2000-2200 in the book. Until I know how to properly grade it, I'll let his offer remain on the table.

I did pick up a correct magazine for a reasonable price of $35 - and bought a new government issue (supposedly) recoil spring so I can shoot it with a reasonable hope of protecting it from damage.

Frank