I usually go for shiny, minty stuff,

[cmshoot]

Sweet!

 

[1EDsson]

Thanks guys, the serial number dates it to the early part of a 1945 to 1950 range.
Youtube has some good dis assembly/maintenance stuff. May tear it down this weekend and shine it up, and go have lunch with Uncle George, .

 

[StuP]

Really great pistol.

 

[7pt62THOR]

Awesome!

 

[BNB]

Mighty Nice !

 

[Boz1911]

These things shoot awesome. Grips don't fit my fat hands well though

 

[JWC]

Good on your and your wife for helping one of our countries heroes. The gift is great, but the gift of caring for someone far surpasses what you received.

 

[Leatherhead]

Awesome gift! Treasure it and pass it on one day yourself!

 

[DinkyDau]

Awesome gift! Treasure it and pass it on one day yourself!

Agree with this first Congratulations! Gifts given from the heart and passed down are priceless. Now after you have enjoyed it, you can continue and gift it to one of your children..Congrats again!