Fair market value CMP M1911???

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I read that. Good info in that article.

+1, that was good, thanks def90!

I'm looking at those pics and thinking of the collectability forgetting that these were rebuilt to be serviceable weapons. Lots of history there! Will be really cool to see what people get.

Ithaca M1911A1 S/N 2088647 and its box. This pistol was rebuilt at Anniston Army Depot in June 1978 and it is an example of the overall condition that the Service Grade CMP M1911A1s will present.

Shipped 1944 in a batch of 59,300. Can you imagine!

The "X" marked frames are interesting too, and will fun to see what they get at auction. Been seeing these off and on over the years. They are viewed skeptically because anyone can make one that is indistinguishable from a genuine collectable M1911. I would rather have a full serial, even if arsenal rebuilt, that goes back to a ship date/batch.

[Gman]

Update from CMP: They received about 19000 packets...I thought it would've been a lot more. They're assigned the random numbers that have been generated to the packets. They're saying it may take 30-60 days to notify the "winners".

So, what number did you get?

[Blockhead]

I put in, but haven't heard anything yet. I can guarantee that these pistols will be worth more than what CMP is selling them for. These are not intended for someone who just wants a shooter 1911.

[Scanker19]

I’m hoping for about a 3000 area number.

[Bailey Guns]

So, what number did you get?

Trust me...I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

[Gman]

Trust me...I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

You haven't called to ask them about your number?

Oh, yeah. You can read, comprehend, and follow instructions. I was just being a smart aleck.

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You haven't called to ask them about your number?

Oh, yeah. You can read, comprehend, and follow instructions. I was just being a smart aleck.

You need to call daily to increase your odds

(this is a joke)

With the M1 Carbine lottery people actually did this. I got good info just by watching the CMP forums and it was cool to see the guns people were getting at the same time.

[Bailey Guns]

Looks like they started number notifications by email back in early Nov. According to the CMP1911 forum they're up to about #2800 give or take as of yesterday. Latest post on 11/30 guy said he was #2774.

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=236429&page=7

I haven't seen anything but still have my fingers crossed. Some guys are saying they've received shipping notifications already. Bastards...

Check that...just went back to the forum and several guys have already received their guns. Most of them look to be in great condition.

[Bailey Guns]

Well, finally heard from CMP. My randomly generated number is 15760. Obviously won't be getting anything from the first batch. This is the email I received:

This email is to notify you that your order has been received and you have been assigned a number through the random number generating process. You will find your number listed below. At this time, we do not have enough 1911 type pistols to complete your order. Should the Army send us another shipment of sufficient quantity, we will use those 1911 type pistols to fill the next orders in line. Please do not contact us or reply to this email at this time.

Your generated number: 15760

Thanks,
CMP 1911 Program

Maybe next year.

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Dammit! Sorry to hear this but yes, always next year.

Or you could scoop one up from a private seller. That's the route I went when I missed out on the M1 Carbines. Happy I did, everyone loves to shoot that gun!