colt 1911 some idea of value

ken mitchell

October 11, 2002 02:17

got and old-d-d 1911 colt us army issue that is un-serialized, in good shape all round. someone put real pearls on it sometime. got any ideal where, when and for what it was produced for. got any idea what it is worth. Not kidding, serials were never stamped, they were not removed.

thanking you in advance



Edited by - ken mitchell on 10/11/2002 06:59:00

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  nmyers

  October 11, 2002 04:29

  Not enough information to tell you anything.
  
  What markings ARE on the gun, if no serial? Also, we need a detailed description of all parts and finish. Photos would be a big help.
  
  Neal

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  Xracer

  October 11, 2002 05:37

  Is this a Colt?
  
  Having lived in the Hartford area for many years, I've seen a few of these "lunch bucket" guns....so called because they came out of the factory (usually one part at a time) in empty lunch boxes.
  
  How do you know it's U.S. Army issue? If it has the "United States Property" stamp is on it, but no serial#, something's wrong. The serials went on before the Gov't stamp did.
  
  Has it been blued, or is it still "in the white".
  
  Give us a complete description of all the markings on it, and where on the gun they're located. Also, what condition is it in? Pictures would be even more helpful.

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  fergusonmorse392

  October 11, 2002 06:24

  not real sure but i think there is 1 or more laws against pistols with out serial #'s, with out a federal license.

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  Rocklobster

  October 11, 2002 16:49

  There was no federal law requiring serial numbers prior to the GCA of 1968. Very few un-serialized guns remain, though, because those not in personal possession of individuals were sent back to their factories and serialized.
  
  The military is a different story, though. All of their weapons were serialized by them, if no factory number was present. If yours has "US Government Property" stamped on the right-hand side of the frame and no number, somebody stole it before it got serialized. If it's a commercial model, it's probably a "lunchbox" gun, like Xracer mentioned.
  
  Still, you need to provide a better description of the gun and its markings to get any help.

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  ken mitchell

  October 11, 2002 18:20

  Is this a Colt?
  
  is nickle, has not got u.s.proprerty' stamp only u.s. army isssue stamp, has on slide dates from 1897 through aug 19 1913. missing clip with lanyard but has lanyard looop on grip/butt
  colt's pt.f.a.mfg.co harford connetecut usa
  
  slide = b disconector = 3 top of frame 3 top of disconectop at frame = hp or tp
  has H abouve firing pin retainer
  
  
  
  Edited by - ken mitchell on 10/14/2002 12:22:30

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  nmyers

  October 12, 2002 04:14

  Sorry, but the description of parts is still not adequate to identify what you have.
  
  At this point, my SWAG is that it is worth $200-400.
  
  Neal

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  Gatofeo

  October 12, 2002 09:55

  My father worked with a man in the 1960s, in Spokane, Wash., who showed him the 1911 he built from scratch.
  The man was a real craftsman and made a 1911 frame from a piece of scrap boiler plate. Hence, it carried no serial number.
  Dad said it shot fine and the polish on the frame and slide were first-rate. As I said, this man was a craftsman and one of those few who could do such an exceptional job.
  I've often wondered what happened to that .45 Auto. I hope one of his kids inherited it; what a wonderful keepsake to pass down through a family.
  
  "A hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .44!"

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