Colt 45 WWll - The Firearms Forum

DMoore · 08-15-2006, 07:33 PM

Hi, I recently inherited this Colt, Army issue. Pics attached. I believe it may have been used by the Army ski patrol in WWll. The Serial No is 1089###.Can anyone give me its approx value?

inplanotx · 08-16-2006, 07:58 AM

If you could post a picture of the other side and all the markings on it along with the serial number with the last two digits XX out.

Xracer · 08-16-2006, 06:15 PM

Hi DMoore......werlcome to TFF.

Your Colt M1911A1 was manufactured in 1943, and if in all original condtion, is worth:

90% - $925
80% - $775
70% - $675

DMoore · 08-16-2006, 07:36 PM

Thanks

southernshooter · 08-16-2006, 09:27 PM

Looks like you inherited a nice gun

Xracer · 08-17-2006, 08:30 AM

I agree most heartily with SS......you've got a good 'un there.

While there were literally millions of WWII Military M1911's made, original, unaltered ones are becoming more and more collectable......however, yours is at the stage (70 to 80%) where it's not too nice or pristine to shoot. These are very rugged and and well made firearms, so I hope you'll take it out and shoot it......and have a ball!!!!

Just make sure you clean it well afterward (http://www.marstar.ca/AssemblyColt1911.htm) .....just break it down as far as Step #8, clean out the barrel with a quality bore cleaner (I like Hoppe's #9), bore brush & patches, lightly oil the frame rails, firing pin & hammer area, reassemble it, and give the outside a wipedown with an oily rag.

You've got a neat piece of history there, but it's also a fun shooter....so don't be afraid to use it as it was intended.

MRMIKE08075 · 08-17-2006, 11:39 AM

i agree with the above statements...

at auction you might yeild 10% to 15% more...

if you can prove what unit the gun was issued, or supply any accompanying documentation / provanance you might double the vale, especialy if it was issued to an oddball unit / famous unit...

a factory letter might prove of interest.

best regards, mike.

Silver72 · 08-18-2006, 01:38 PM

Maybe up in "Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet!" where there's a hoard of all original G.I. '45s it would bring a weak $975, but down here in the land of "haven't seen an all orginal" in a long while it would bring more.

Welcome back X'er!

berto64 · 08-18-2006, 03:18 PM

X,

Couldn't get that link to work. Came back as 'couldn't find it'.

Xracer · 08-18-2006, 08:22 PM

OK Berto......try this one:

http://www.m1911.org/full_striping.htm

Or this one:

http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistol19...mble/index.asp

08-15-2006, 07:33 PM	#1
DMoore Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	Colt 45 WWll Hi, I recently inherited this Colt, Army issue. Pics attached. I believe it may have been used by the Army ski patrol in WWll. The Serial No is 1089###.Can anyone give me its approx value? Attached Images --> Last edited by DMoore; 08-16-2006 at 04:08 PM.. Reason: To Provide More Info

08-16-2006, 07:58 AM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Colt 45 WWll If you could post a picture of the other side and all the markings on it along with the serial number with the last two digits XX out. __________________

08-16-2006, 06:15 PM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Colt 45 WWll Hi DMoore......werlcome to TFF. Your Colt M1911A1 was manufactured in 1943, and if in all original condtion, is worth: 90% - $925 80% - $775 70% - $675

08-16-2006, 07:36 PM	#4
DMoore Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Colt 45 WWll Thanks

08-16-2006, 09:27 PM	#5
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Colt 45 WWll Looks like you inherited a nice gun __________________ Only you can see this

08-17-2006, 08:30 AM	#6
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Colt 45 WWll I agree most heartily with SS......you've got a good 'un there. While there were literally millions of WWII Military M1911's made, original, unaltered ones are becoming more and more collectable......however, yours is at the stage (70 to 80%) where it's not too nice or pristine to shoot. These are very rugged and and well made firearms, so I hope you'll take it out and shoot it......and have a ball!!!! Just make sure you clean it well afterward (http://www.marstar.ca/AssemblyColt1911.htm) .....just break it down as far as Step #8, clean out the barrel with a quality bore cleaner (I like Hoppe's #9), bore brush & patches, lightly oil the frame rails, firing pin & hammer area, reassemble it, and give the outside a wipedown with an oily rag. You've got a neat piece of history there, but it's also a fun shooter....so don't be afraid to use it as it was intended.

08-17-2006, 11:39 AM	#7
MRMIKE08075 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 384	Re: Colt 45 WWll i agree with the above statements... at auction you might yeild 10% to 15% more... if you can prove what unit the gun was issued, or supply any accompanying documentation / provanance you might double the vale, especialy if it was issued to an oddball unit / famous unit... a factory letter might prove of interest. best regards, mike.

08-18-2006, 01:38 PM	#8
Silver72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 542	Re: Colt 45 WWll Maybe up in "Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet!" where there's a hoard of all original G.I. '45s it would bring a weak $975, but down here in the land of "haven't seen an all orginal" in a long while it would bring more. Welcome back X'er!

08-18-2006, 03:18 PM	#9
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	Re: Colt 45 WWll X, Couldn't get that link to work. Came back as 'couldn't find it'. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

08-18-2006, 08:22 PM	#10
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Colt 45 WWll OK Berto......try this one: http://www.m1911.org/full_striping.htm Or this one: http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistol19...mble/index.asp