1952 Govt. Issue Colt 1911 .45 - The Firearms Forum

Rugerdaddy · 12-29-2006, 12:55 PM

That's basically all I know. A friend wants to sell it- I told him it may be worth more than he thinks. Can anyone help me? He says it's in excellent condition. Any ideas? Thanks.

Shooter45 · 12-29-2006, 01:15 PM

Not much info.

I did sell a 1943 Ithica US marked 1911 for $850 and it was in excellent condition.

But, excellent to one person may not be excellent to the next.

wonderwhippet · 12-29-2006, 04:39 PM

What does the 1952 stand for?

Rugerdaddy · 12-29-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wonderwhippet

What does the 1952 stand for?

According to my friend, the year it was made. I should probably look at the gun, ascertain it's condition, and find the serial number. I'm sure that would help. Thanks.

wonderwhippet · 12-29-2006, 06:14 PM

If it was made after 1945 it is a civilian Colt and the value is entirely different than a military issue 1911. See if you can send a photo.

12-29-2006, 12:55 PM	#1
Rugerdaddy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	1952 Govt. Issue Colt 1911 .45 That's basically all I know. A friend wants to sell it- I told him it may be worth more than he thinks. Can anyone help me? He says it's in excellent condition. Any ideas? Thanks. -->

12-29-2006, 01:15 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: 1952 Govt. Issue Colt 1911 .45 Not much info. I did sell a 1943 Ithica US marked 1911 for $850 and it was in excellent condition. But, excellent to one person may not be excellent to the next.

12-29-2006, 04:39 PM	#3
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,599	Re: 1952 Govt. Issue Colt 1911 .45 What does the 1952 stand for?

12-29-2006, 06:14 PM	#5
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,599	Re: 1952 Govt. Issue Colt 1911 .45 If it was made after 1945 it is a civilian Colt and the value is entirely different than a military issue 1911. See if you can send a photo.