Value of 1911 Colt

yankee bob

May 23, 2002 20:08

Would like an opinion and the value of a Colt 1911, marked US property, gun is in excellent condition. Grips excellent and checkering is sharp. Ser. # 251XXX. Believe it to be a 1917 or 1918 mfg. date. Also have a Boyt holster, 1942 in excellent condition, still has unforled rawhide tie down. Do not have the original mag, think it should be two tone. Thanks for any opinions.

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  nmyers

  May 24, 2002 03:57

  Value is in the $500-$2,000 range, depending upon the EXACT condition, as well as originality of all parts and the finish.
  
  Neal

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  yankee bob

  May 24, 2002 05:27

  Thanks for the reply. Gun appears to be tight, barrel shows no pitting, as for the finish, shows very light holster wear on slide, has 95% of original blue finish balance of gun. All internal parts show no wear, would rate as excellent overall. Holster is BOYT issue 1942, thanks again Bob

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  Xracer

  May 24, 2002 06:49

  Original magazines should be half-blue, or all-blue with a lanyard loop.

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  nmyers

  May 24, 2002 07:02

  If the barrel is original, I think it would sell in the $1,500 range.
  
  Neal

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  Nighthawk

  May 24, 2002 07:10

  You have came across a nice weapon. One that many admire including myself, congratulations.
  
  
  
  
  Good Luck.
  
  Rugster

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  yankee bob

  May 24, 2002 19:24

  Thanks for the information on the 1911. A to the barrel, I am pretty sure it is the original as it appearsto be in the same condition as the rest of the gun. Barrel is bright with clear lans and groves. I do know that I have fired this weapon off a bench at 25ft. and it will hold a 2 to 3" group, which is acceptable for a military firearm.Thanks again for all of the information, this baby is a "keeper" for sure, Bob

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  fergusonmorse392

  May 24, 2002 20:24

  SERIAL # INDICATES 1918 COLT, FINISH SHOULD BE BLUE, MAINSPRING HOUSING SHOULD NOT BE ARCHED, SMOOTH FINISH NOT CHECKERED, WITH A LANYARD LOOP, GRIPS SHOULD HAVE DIAMONDS AT THE SCREW HOLES, BARREL SHOULD HAVE AN (HP) YOU CAN SEE WHEN YOU LOOKING AT IT WITH THE SLIDE CLOSED THRU THE EJECTION PORT, THE CORRECT MAGAZINE WILL ALSO HAVE A LANYARD LOOP. BEST ADVICE IT'S A KEEPER!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOOT IT ONCE IN A WHILE, CLEAN IT, & ENJOY!!! GET ANOTHER NONE COLLECTABLE TO SHOOT ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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