Colt 45 Value ?? Help please
Hello , I have this Colt that was my Dad's .He has had it for as long as I could remember so 40+ years . The trigger and guard were modified a long time ago .He always bragged about how nice the trigger pulled .Anyway , I am looking for a fair value on it . I might keep it or not ?? I do not have a passion for guns . I do like them and I think think they are very cool but my passion is in old Fords .I took some pics but I need to figure out how to post them ??
Any help is appreciated . Thanks , Mike
Any help is appreciated . Thanks , Mike
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This thread will help you figure out how to post pictures.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
However, I would recommend using Photobucket as your photo hosting site; there's no cost on Photobucket either. High resolution, in focus pictures are needed and it is best to resize them to 800x600 or 900x675; or a similar size.0 -
This could be a government or commercial model. The serial number would help in that determination. If there is a "C" before the serial number on the right-hand side of the frame above the trigger, then it's a commercial. Or it could be another frame all together (i.e. Essex...). The coloration of the frame & slide are the same, which helps. At any rate, my thought is that it's probably a great shooter, but lacks in collectable interest. The trigger looks very wide, and if that's the caase, what waas done to the frame to accept the wide trigger? Also, the trigger guard is squared, which is not standard, as well as the checkering (?) on the front of the grip portion of the frame. Not standard either.
Value, to determine that, a determination would need to be made regarding the originality of the frame. If Colt, it may be a seven-hundred dollar gun. If not, for sure less.
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Hawk Carse, Thanks for the information. I seem to learn something new every day. Thank you!
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Here is the Serial number C160121 . I know the trigger area was modified way back when . It was supposed to "improve it " of course which I know takes away value in today's world . Just looking for a fair price . I do like the gun but I may sell it to a friend who has a passion for guns . Thanks again ,Mike 0 -
If it has a recognized gunsmith's name somewhere - look on the inside of the slide, even - it would be worth more than just a random modified shooter. I kind of doubt it, though, the squared trigger guard is a little uneven and the checkering is very amateurish.
Hey, mooned,
That is a trigger shoe, readily detachable, and should be detached if you plan on putting the gun in a holster.0 -
The Pistol was made in 1931. and if it was original it would be worth more then it is after heavily modified as yours is. [:(] but no need in crying over spilled milk. more then likely modified in the 1970's or 1980's from the type of replacement sights and squared trigger guard. of course it was reblued at this time also. Most likely a very good functioning pistol. My guess would be between $500.00 & $750.00 depending on how bad someone wanted it. . It would be a good base for someone to fit a match grade barrel and turn it into a Bulls-Eye pistol The quality of the steel in frame and slide is very good.
EDITI don't believe the quality of work on this modification is Swenson's work. . The front strap checkering and trigger guard is NOWHERE near the same. just looked at your user name[^][:)]The pistol one year older then that Flat Head 600 -
The frame looks like a Armand Swenson work over.
He built some bullseye 1911,s.
This is one of his frame mods.0 -
Would his name be on the inside of the slide if he did the mod ?? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcs shooters
The frame looks like a Armand Swenson work over.
He built some bullseye 1911,s.
I was thinking A.D. Swenson as well out of (where was it) Glendale, CA?
Also kind a jacked up selling your old man's gun that he was all jazzed about. Then again you don't like guns so I say look around for marks and get the best price for modded up 1911. If it is A.D. Swenson's you'll get better price than the $500 or $750.0 -
If you ever plan on using this as a holster gun you need to remove the trigger shoe on the trigger - 2 small allen heads on the mag-release button side of the pistol. I had one of my detectives put one of those on because it provides a lighter perceived trigger pull. This item extends beyond the trigger guard and as he was putting it into an IWB holster (with it cocked and UNLOCKED) he pressed down on the grip safety to push it in. The 230 grain Hydra-Shok plowed a neatly tapered groove in his right butt-cheek - 'nuff said. 0
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