1959. College student at the University of Idaho. Fraternity brother had a "box of parts" and I mean a box of parts. T'was a High Standard, 9 shot, 2 1/2" barrel, .22. I gave him a dollar (I think) for it. Another friend suggested I send it to High Standard - exchanged letters with said company - and I sent it to them. A month or so later I got the pistol back reassembled at no charge. Carried it for years as a rattlesnake gun while fishing and hunting. Still in my gun safe.
Second case. 1961. Brand new second lieutenant in the Marine Corps at Quantico, Va. Instructor suggested contacting (then) DCM regarding surplus 1911's. Long story short - got a Remington Rand M1911a1 for $27.00 plus a $5.00 shipping fee. Qualified with it every requal detail in my 23 years. Still in my gun safe in original condition. Also have the original receipt.
Second case. 1961. Brand new second lieutenant in the Marine Corps at Quantico, Va. Instructor suggested contacting (then) DCM regarding surplus 1911's. Long story short - got a Remington Rand M1911a1 for $27.00 plus a $5.00 shipping fee. Qualified with it every requal detail in my 23 years. Still in my gun safe in original condition. Also have the original receipt.