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U.S. issued 1911 - value?

W.E.G.
Friend of mine is handling an estate.

This gun is part of the estate.
Curious about correct value.
Thanks in advance for any info.

quote:...we've located a Colt 45 that appears to be US Military issued - the decedent was a Colonel in the Air Force

March United States Property number 725498

Made by Colt

Comes w/2 magazines and a holster (looks like a shoulder holster) that holds the gun, a magazine and a knife...

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  • nmyers
    We need to see more photos, especially the barrel & all markings on it. Also need to see closeups of all small parts. Plus, need to know bore condition. And, photos of magazines, including markings.

    If he can't do better than the 1 photograph, I recommend he hire a professional photographer. The investment will be worth the money.

    Neal
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  • perry shooter
    this pistol was made 1941 and the original finish should be BLUE / Black Not parkerized Pictures are a must with this ITEM

    EDITthe letters RS in the box on left side is inspector Colonel U.S.A Robert Sears inspected pistols 723,001-750,500 Your pistol looks great If you remove the firing pin retainer the slide should have the serial number part above the firing pin hole and part below the firing pin hole on the slide hidden when the firing pin retainer is in Place Barrel should be marked on the left lower side of the chamber COLT $% AUTO and the lower locking lug left side with the letter P. If you remove slide and look around the disconnector hole there will be letters numbers or both I might be able to tell you what they stand for....
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  • Hawk Carse
    Provide all requested information, if it checks out as original ex factory 1941, value will be high.
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  • Spartacus
    also, who was the colonel? did he fly combat missions? europe or the east? an ace? was he a col during the war? an interesting provenance could bring more money at a sale, especially if there's paperwork to back it up.
    just my 2c
    tom
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