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Colt 45 auto

Twosocks
I recently aquired an old 45 auto. It has the original blueing which was the royal blue of the very early autos. I don't know too much about these old guns and I'm wondering what it might be worth. It has the original wood grips, it's stamped "No. 153" on the right side of the frame and "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" on the right side of the slide. On the left side of the frame its stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", on the left side of the slide it is stamped "PATENED APR.20.1897 SEPT.9.1902. DEC.19.1905.FEB.14.1911" and "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A.". It has the Colt emblem (the horse in a circle on the back left side of the slide. It's all original and works fine but it's certainly not in new condition.
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  • Twosocks
    I once saw a factory colt 1911 45 auto that was Satin Nickel with blued trigger,sights, grip safty, barrel bushing,trigger,safety. The gun had factory installed black rubber wrap around grips with a gold colt medallion. Anyone have any information on this gun and where I might be albe to find one. Thanks
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  • Contender Man
    Two-tone finishing is fairly popular and has been so for quite a few years.

    Your best bet is to simply watch the auctions as well as gun shows in your area.


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    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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  • nmyers
    Colt called this plating "electroless nickel". I can't recommend this finish, as a number of owners have experienced discoloration & breakdown of the plated layers, especially after prolonged exposure to certain solvents, such as Hoppes #9.

    Neal
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