Value of Military Colt 1911A1

GUNFUNCO

April 24, 2002 10:19

Hey folks,
I'm new to this so be patient with me. I have several guns that I am not sure of their value, but I'll start with this one. Not looking to sell, but want to know honest value. It's a Military 1911A1, US property marked NO2286XXX, Colt Manufactured, has GHD lightly stamped near top of left grip panel, has matte style finish, finish worn near muzzle, end of dustguard, rear edge of slide, etc. I don't believe it's ever been refinished. Any idea on actual value? I've heard from about 500 to over 2000 bucks. Thanks for your expertise.

Edited by - GUNFUNCO on 04/24/2002 14:40:05

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  fergusonmorse392

  April 24, 2002 17:29

  THE SERIAL # RANGE INDICATES MADE IN 1945 BY COLT, TO BE COMPLETE THE SLIDE WILL HAVE TO ALSO SAY COLT MFG CO ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH PATENT DATES & HORSE LOGO, IF NOT, THEN IT'S MISSED MATCHED WITH SOME OTHER MFG, IF IT HAS ALL THE ORIGINIAL PARTS, 650.00 TO 1000.00, BUT CONDITION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PRICE. IF IT'S MISSED MATCHED, VALUE DROPS VERY MUCH.

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  nmyers

  April 25, 2002 04:00

  The easiest way to determine original finish is to examine the GHD and the ordinance wheel on the right side of the frame for burnishing. These markings were applied after the gun was finished, so, if you look at them with a 10X magnifier, you will see burnishing, or unfinished steel, inside parts of the markings where the die rubbed away the parkerizing.
  
  I believe that the barrel should be blue with P on the lug, and "COLT" stamped on the bottom near the lug, but several different barrels are possible.
  
  Neal

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