Colt 1902 Military.
Finally a former offer as a .45 1911 pistol ended being actually a 1902 Colt .38 ACP. It was registered as a 9 luger by the authority. It came from an old Navy surplus. What is the value on a gun like this? considering a 90 % condition and it fires, at least a 9x19 round!
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Breech
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Breech
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As your a resident of Chile it would be difficult for us to value your Colt Model 1902. As we are from the US, and have no idea what the fair market value would be in Chile.
There were a number different commercial and military variations made, my WAG in the US anywhere between $500 & $5000. Depending on condition and varation.
A NOTE OF CAUTION!, This pistol isn't chambered for the 9 x 19 cartridge. It's chambered for the 38 ACP cartridge. It has John Brownings original parallel ruler locking system, that won't stand up to the pressures of the 9mm Luger cartridge.
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Are you sure about the .38 ACP? Could it be a 9mm Largo?
Dean
quote:Originally posted by breechman
Finally a former offer as a .45 1911 pistol ended being actually a 1902 Colt .38 ACP. It was registered as a 9 luger by the authority. It came from an old Navy surplus. What is the value on a gun like this? considering a 90 % condition and it fires, at least a 9x19 round!
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Breech
If they don't trust us with guns, how can we trust them with the government?0 -
According to the data I manage it is probably a .38 ACP. But it was registered as a 9x19 as guys in the local firearms office don't know to tell the difference between a watermelon and a pear...[:I]
It came from a Chilean Navy surplus. Condition is excellent, but I wanted a Government .45 model. Well just wait another choice.[;)]
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quote:Originally posted by breechman
According to the data I manage it is probably a .38 ACP. But it was registered as a 9x19 as guys in the local firearms office don't know to tell the difference between a watermelon and a pear...[:I]
It came from a Chilean Navy surplus. Condition is excellent, but I wanted a Government .45 model. Well just wait another choice.[;)]
Breech
If the Colt is in "Factory Original" condition, at 90%, per your first post. You have something that is worth substantially more then a M 1911, in 45 ACP. If you could locate a Colt collector in Chile, if there are any? My 2? is that you would get enough money out of the M 1902 to get at least a couple of 1911's.0 -
Thank you Rufe. Colt collectors here??...mmm I think no one. Anyway I can arrange and help if someone from the US think it is a collectors must item....and want it back to USA.
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quote:Originally posted by breechman
Thank you Rufe. Colt collectors here??...mmm I think no one. Anyway I can arrange and help if someone from the US think it is a collectors must item....and want it back to USA.
Breech
I would have some high quality close up pictures taken of the Colt. Put it on the auction. "IF" it's in "FACTORY ORIGINAL", 90% condition per your previous posts, assuredly you will have responses from collectors here in the U.S.
Also if you can document it's prior history as a military pistol used by the Chileian Navy, it will be of further interest to collectors.0 -
Also, don't let anyone shoot either 9mm Parabellum, 9mm Largo, or .38 Colt Super Auto or 9x23mm cartridges in that pistol. The first is too short and will have headspace problems (and is probably too hot); the rest will probably chamber but are 'WAY too hot (some Spanish military 9mm Largo is loaded to about the same pressures as US commercial .38 Super). If in good shape, that Colt is a decent collector's item and probably shouldn't be fired much, anyway. If you do fire it, use commercial .38ACP (and good quality safety glasses). 0
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