I have a colt govt model 1911 built in 1918 and took it to get it appraised. they said that it was not the original barrel and bushing. first ? is how much does that affect value? second is how hard would it be to find a barrel from that era if it was worth the trouble. I asked them if I should put it away or shoot it and they replied shoot it. I have always been one to use what I have butI inherited it from my dad and will keep it to hand down in the family. Now I know its not in mint condition but its pretty good IMO, and I will shoot it every now and then until I get another 1911. What do yall think?