beat up 1911 basket case...whats it worth?

[becker_atc]

So a friend of mine has this springfield 1911 thats been completely torn down and the finish stripped off (looks sanded :/ ). Looks like who ever had it forgot to oil it afterwords or something as there are some pits and such. He said it is all there less the thumb safety, which i have one from my springer that has an ambi. Looks pretty ugly to me and kinda been wanting a river gun (muddy bank fishing, night fishing, jon boat ect things get real gritty). I was going to put it together and function test it next time I am up that way.

Cell phone pics he sent me (warning graphic content!!!)

Well what does the experts have to say? whats it worth if it passes a function test?

 

[aeropb]

$100 as a wallhanger.

 

[becker_atc]

the more i look at the pictures the more i think i should steer clear lol

 

[furlong222]

Not for me....good luck!!!

 

[Dr_Mitch]

I'd buy it for $100.

 

[ssgrock3]

I would buy it if it is all there. Probably be in the $100 range like the rest.

 

[oneof79]

Thumb safeties are fitted parts. Your spare may or may not work properly. If you don't care about looks and the gun functions I think it ought to be worth at least 300 bucks.
It would make a perfect platform to build a dedicated .22.

 

[Buzzdraw]

Those look like really big rust pits. Wonder what the barrel looks like, inside and out?

 

[JonN06]

When I hear river/beater gun, a 1911 isn't the first gun that comes to mind. I'd find an older Glock, or XD for something that may get treated rough and put up wet, and or dirty...

 

[ripnbst]

My first thought was, "Buy it cheap enough and it might be fine after it's cleaned up." However, the more I think about it most of those holes would have to be so oversized you'd probably have a hell of a time finding parts to fit.