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Hal2001
I have a Colt 1911 38, it was manufactured in 1911 I was wondering how much it is worth, I havent seen any for sale online that would give me an estimite

Maybe manufactured 1902, serial # 29080 sporting model, cant seem to post a pic
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  • babun
    Wait till the real experts on 1911's answer, but I think that gun might be worth about $1,000,000. Its about 18 years too old to be in .38 caliber. Bob
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  • 22hipower
    If it was manufactured in 1911 it is probably a 1902 military or 1903 pocket model in 38 ACP. Pictures?
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  • Spider7115
    Your scant description makes it virtually impossible for anyone to give you even an educated guess as to the authenticity or value of your Colt. Please provide the complete serial number and post clear pictures. Model numbers and patent dates have no connection whatsoever to the year of manufacture. As babun indicated, the 38 Super was not even introduced until 1929.

    This thread will show you how to post pics: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
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  • Herschel
    The History of the Colt Revolver by Haven and Belden has an illustration from the Colt catalogue for 1905 that pictures an "Automatic Colt Pistol, Military Model, Calibre .38". Perhaps that is what the subject pistol is.
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  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Herschel

    The History of the Colt Revolver by Haven and Belden has an illustration from the Colt catalogue for 1905 that pictures an "Automatic Colt Pistol, Military Model, Calibre .38". Perhaps that is what the subject pistol is.


    That's possible but with his vague description it's anyone's guess without more info.
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  • Hawk Carse
    If he stuffs a 1911 made .38 Auto with .38 Super ammo, he will have a collection of scrap. Or maybe a slide in the teeth.

    The only .38 Auto with that serial number at Proofhouse.com is a 1903 Pocket Model made in 1912. They changed from burr to spur type hammers around 1908. The only thing Colt will tell you without paying $75 for a factory letter is the year made.
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  • MOONED
    My guess is that he has a 1903 (?) model. The one with the exposed hammer, not the hammerless. The period would be correct for his assumed DOM, as well as the fact that this pistol was offered in "calibre 38 rimless".
    That's only a guess from the vauge information received. Check out the link to this auction below and if this is your pistol, then you may be looking at a value of $500.00 - $1,500.00.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=190694894


    Aaron
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  • Spider7115
    Is this your gun? This is a Colt Model 1902 Sporting Model in .38 ACP, not to be confused with .38 Super. What condition is it in; amount of original finish, markings, grips, bore, etc.?

    1015591_38colt1902_gon_1m.jpg
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  • Hal2001
    No my barrel is shorter, and the hammer is different, I would send you a pic if I had your email. I sent to colt with the serial # for info, should be here soon.




    quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
    Is this your gun? This is a Colt Model 1902 Sporting Model in .38 ACP, not to be confused with .38 Super. What condition is it in; amount of original finish, markings, grips, bore, etc.?

    1015591_38colt1902_gon_1m.jpg
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  • Spider7115
    You'll get a faster response if you call them at 1-800-962-COLT.

    This post may get locked due to the "10 response rule". If so, just start a new thread.

    Here are two Model 1903's with different style hammers as noted above by Hawk Carse:

    pix260137954.jpg

    pix509473576.jpg
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  • Hal2001
    the second one is mine, thanks
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  • Spider7115
    You're welcome. After all that, I think we're ready to go out and pull a hen's teeth! [:D]
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