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History/value of 1911 barrels

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  • perry shooter
    Hello I have the information You seek. Will edit this post when I get Home.

    Barrel #2 used on pistols made by colt from serial # 710001 until end of production 1945

    Barrel #3 is post WW II

    Barrel #1 is a replacement barrel I believe it was POST Korea
    I think 1961 + or - time frame The7791193 is the DRAWING number This is related to the drawing that has all the dimensions Some of these which are slightly larger then WW II barrels because all pistols by this time had wear in some areas of frames and slides.

    VALUE put them up for sale with no reserve starting at one penny and lots of close up pictures to show condition inside and out side. They will bring their true value.Most people that replace barrels want match grade aftermarket barrels of a close to 100% barrel that is correct for serial # range for their military pistol . The Big Bucks are for ORIGINAL WW I vintage in great condition. your Barrel # 1 will be worth less than #2 or #3 in the same condition.
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  • nmyers
    I agree with Perry Shooter.

    #2 was made by Colt.

    Both #2 & #3 were originally BLUE. I can't prove it, but I believe that the US military never parkerized used barrels. Barrels were cheap enough that any worn enough to need refinishing were worn enough to be thrown in the scrap barrel.

    I believe that each of your barrels would sell in the $30-50 range.

    Neal
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  • ghatton81
    Thanks for the information. I didn't want to list something without having at least a little bit of information on it, and what I had read in different areas seemed to be conflicting. Thanks again.
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