Okay gents, I think I've got part of the answer. I picked this up today for a very reasonable price and have been researching it this evening.
http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/pdcrig/library/Govt%20slide?sort=3&page=1
From what I can tell it's a Series 70 Combat Government slide. I think it's original as it has the high profile, white outlined rear sight and the finish looks factory. That being said, it has a NM barrel. Was this original or a later add on? The roll mark on the left side of the slide has the word "Combat" and "Automatic" between dashes. The pictures I've found don't have these. Is this significant? What vintage am I looking at here? This came with the barrel and collet style bushing. Bushing still fits really tight and there's not play in the barrel when it's in battery. No spring, spring guide or plug.
I'd say that except for a couple minor dings in a couple locations and some thinning bluing on some edges it's in very good condition.
It's my understanding that there weren't a lot of these made? What value would you put on this? Just curious. Thanks guys.
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From what I can tell it's a Series 70 Combat Government slide. I think it's original as it has the high profile, white outlined rear sight and the finish looks factory. That being said, it has a NM barrel. Was this original or a later add on? The roll mark on the left side of the slide has the word "Combat" and "Automatic" between dashes. The pictures I've found don't have these. Is this significant? What vintage am I looking at here? This came with the barrel and collet style bushing. Bushing still fits really tight and there's not play in the barrel when it's in battery. No spring, spring guide or plug.
I'd say that except for a couple minor dings in a couple locations and some thinning bluing on some edges it's in very good condition.
It's my understanding that there weren't a lot of these made? What value would you put on this? Just curious. Thanks guys.