FOUND AN OLD COLT 1911

bwnewt

March 24, 2004 20:41

I found an older looking Colt 1911A1 in a safe (family member passed away). I am not a huge gun guy but I do own a 1911. If anyone could help me identify how old it is I would appreciate it. The serial number is 3709023. It says "property of US Army" on the slide. There is a "AA" stamped on the side. There is a small amount of surface rust. I am sure it has been in the safe for some time. Though I would not sell it but if anyone could make a guess on value that would be great.

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  rufe-snow

  March 24, 2004 21:11

  The "AA" marking normally denotes rework at the Augusta Arsenal, during W W II.
  
  It's not clear from your post?, but the marking is usually on the frame rather then the slide.
  
  Here's a link that goes into detail regarding these reworks.
  
  
  
  http://coolgunsite.com/pistols/arsenalrebuilds.htm
  
  

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  nmyers

  March 25, 2004 02:07

  Arsenal rebuilds generally sell in the $500-800 range.
  
  Guns kept in a safe often rust unless you prevent moisture by use of a Goldenrod or dessicant pack. You may be able to remove really light surface rust with Kroil (or some other gun lube containing oil) & a nylon brush. 0000 bronze or steel wool works well on blue guns, but will burnish parkerizing, which is probably the finish on your gun.
  
  Neal

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  Xracer

  March 25, 2004 03:27

  Are you sure that's the correct Serial #? It's well outside the range of M1911A1s.
  
  Highest A1 Serial # was 2660318 (an Ithaca).

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