Colt 22 Conversion Unit
I recently picked up a Colt 22 conversion unit for the Colt 38 special or Colt 45 1911 pistol. Does anyone know if the conversion unit will work on other 1911 clones? Or is it a cas by case basis. This particular conversion kit was purchased "used" in 1955 if that makes a difference
Sounds like I have to locate a Colt 1911 45 ACP shooter grade pistol to use this new found toy. Everything on the auction side looks like collector material or is priced that way.
Edit: Sorry should have said Colt .38 Super
EDIT: I know this will make the Colt fans feel uneasy but after a local search for a Colt 1911 I asked a local dealer to see if the .22 LR conversion kit would fit on a American Classic 1911 clone (Asian clone)This clone is one of the Asian clones that must be mil spec or very close to it. The gunsmith had to make a small modification similar to the modification the instructions mention is necessary on a Colt 38 Super. It didn't take long and the conversion unit works very well.
EDIT: Judge Colt, The only clue as to the age is that the conversion kit is in the narrow box with Colt appearing on the top. The ejector appears to be stamped but I could be wrong. There is not a U on the slide any where that I can see. There are some hash marks in front of the adjustable rear sight. The magazine has a base that appears to be an aluminum alloy and is marked Colt .22 LR. The original factory instructions do not contain a date that I saw. The receiver has the raging Colt on the left side, Colt/MFG/Hartford, no serial number. I was told by a local gun shop that it was made during the period 1938 - 1947. He referenced a book but I don't know which one. He did confirm that all of the parts for the conversion kit were in the box. The slide is a deep blue on both sides and the top looks like a blue matt finish. One small scratch where the slide locks when the magazine is empty. Auction # 246231529 looks like what I have except for the box. My box is similar but it the top and bottom hinge and the "Colt is applied differently
Sounds like I have to locate a Colt 1911 45 ACP shooter grade pistol to use this new found toy. Everything on the auction side looks like collector material or is priced that way.
Edit: Sorry should have said Colt .38 Super
EDIT: I know this will make the Colt fans feel uneasy but after a local search for a Colt 1911 I asked a local dealer to see if the .22 LR conversion kit would fit on a American Classic 1911 clone (Asian clone)This clone is one of the Asian clones that must be mil spec or very close to it. The gunsmith had to make a small modification similar to the modification the instructions mention is necessary on a Colt 38 Super. It didn't take long and the conversion unit works very well.
EDIT: Judge Colt, The only clue as to the age is that the conversion kit is in the narrow box with Colt appearing on the top. The ejector appears to be stamped but I could be wrong. There is not a U on the slide any where that I can see. There are some hash marks in front of the adjustable rear sight. The magazine has a base that appears to be an aluminum alloy and is marked Colt .22 LR. The original factory instructions do not contain a date that I saw. The receiver has the raging Colt on the left side, Colt/MFG/Hartford, no serial number. I was told by a local gun shop that it was made during the period 1938 - 1947. He referenced a book but I don't know which one. He did confirm that all of the parts for the conversion kit were in the box. The slide is a deep blue on both sides and the top looks like a blue matt finish. One small scratch where the slide locks when the magazine is empty. Auction # 246231529 looks like what I have except for the box. My box is similar but it the top and bottom hinge and the "Colt is applied differently
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I have a Factory Colt 22 conversion for Government model..anyone know what it is worth?? 0 -
Colt Conversion Units were made over a 40 year period with many variations. Roughly 1938-1978. The early ones are much sought after by collectors. Click on this URL it will give the idea of the differences so you will know what model you have, and will be better able to estimate the current value.
http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/history/colt_ace.htm0 -
curlybill,
rufe-snow gave you the link. Tou really must provide further education
to us Colt Collectors. I suggest a strong percent of blue, the bore condidition, complete, box, etc. If interested, E-mail me with data. I am an active buyer: smhco@juno.com0 -
Curlybill;
Much depends on condition, when the set was made, if you have the original box and instruction sheet, etc. Some versioned worked well others,,,, not so well. The older versions are much sought after by Colt collecters and command a premium price. You should be able to check with Colt and find this out by the serial number.0 -
Thanks guys,I will ck the link you provided.I purchased it around [:D]1973 after I bought a new Gold Cup.. 0 -
curlybill:
Your request is like saying, "I have a Ford car...anyone know what it is worth?" MUCH more information is needed, as others have stated.
Python:
It is doubtful that curlybill's kit has a serial number. Serial-numbering of conversion kits ended in 1945, and only about 2600 were ever serial-numbered. All of the thousands of kits that followed were unnumbered. As the posted link states, the rear sight type and the Colt name style are the best clues as to age range. (In his second post, curlybill states the kit was purchased in about 1973, which I assmume means it was purchased new, although that is not stated either. If curlybill bought it new, the box type will also be another clue as to age.)
I disagree with the link's author about the severity of the leading problems with the floating chamber. Over the years I always greased the chamber (after Tetra-Gun grease was introduced, it seemed to be even better than Rig) and have fired hundreds of rounds without problems. Lately I have been using Militec with similar results.
Kits of all vintages sell on eBay all the time, usually for $350 and up, depending on condition and completeness, etc.. (Pre-War-style empty boxes alone will bring over $200, and Pre-War-style papers alone will bring over $100.) Several kits are on the GunBroker auction site right now.0
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