Value of 1911 and 22 conversion unit - The Firearms Forum

OHshooter · 01-27-2007, 08:24 AM

I'm trying to help a friend determine the value of a 1911 pistol he has inherited. It is a commercial Colt Government Model S/N 241XXXC, which I believe dates it to 1950. The box is missing but he does have the instruction sheet that came with it. The blueing has a few minor scratches with the exception of the bottom of the dust cover and trigger guard, which have significant wear. The overall condition is very good and the bore is good. It looks like it was actually shot very little.

He also has a 22 conversion unit with it that seems to be of the same vintage. The box and instruction sheet is with it. The revision numbers on the bottom of the sheet ends with 10-50 making me believe that the conversion unit was either bought with the pistol or near the same time. The bluing is good except for minor wear on the bottom of the slide where it would slide on the frame. The bore is good. The recoil spring for the unit is missing but all of the other parts are there.

The box that all of this is in also has 2 boxes of Western 45ACP ammo and a spare magazine. I've never paid much attention to ammo boxes but know that they likely are from about the same time as the pistol.

Would the fact that the pistol and conversion unit appear to be of the same age add any value?

Thanks

Xracer · 01-27-2007, 10:39 AM

Yup........that serial # was made in 1950.

Blue Book says:

Model M1911A1 1946-1970 Colt Commercial (1950-70 Manufacture):

98% - $1,175
95% - $900
90% - $745
80% - $675

If the conversion unit is a COLT .45ACP to .22LR, the Blue Book value is:

98% - $550
95% - $495
90% - $350
80% - $275

The lack of a recoil spring decreases the value of your conversion unit, but you can get a replacement spring from Numrich/GunPartsCorp for $9.05 (see item # 40):

http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...2%20CONVERSION

I doubt if the gun and conversion unit being from the same time period adds any particular value.

01-27-2007, 08:24 AM	#1
OHshooter Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 36	Value of 1911 and 22 conversion unit I'm trying to help a friend determine the value of a 1911 pistol he has inherited. It is a commercial Colt Government Model S/N 241XXXC, which I believe dates it to 1950. The box is missing but he does have the instruction sheet that came with it. The blueing has a few minor scratches with the exception of the bottom of the dust cover and trigger guard, which have significant wear. The overall condition is very good and the bore is good. It looks like it was actually shot very little. He also has a 22 conversion unit with it that seems to be of the same vintage. The box and instruction sheet is with it. The revision numbers on the bottom of the sheet ends with 10-50 making me believe that the conversion unit was either bought with the pistol or near the same time. The bluing is good except for minor wear on the bottom of the slide where it would slide on the frame. The bore is good. The recoil spring for the unit is missing but all of the other parts are there. The box that all of this is in also has 2 boxes of Western 45ACP ammo and a spare magazine. I've never paid much attention to ammo boxes but know that they likely are from about the same time as the pistol. Would the fact that the pistol and conversion unit appear to be of the same age add any value? Thanks -->

01-27-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Value of 1911 and 22 conversion unit Yup........that serial # was made in 1950. Blue Book says: Model M1911A1 1946-1970 Colt Commercial (1950-70 Manufacture): 98% - $1,175 95% - $900 90% - $745 80% - $675 If the conversion unit is a COLT .45ACP to .22LR, the Blue Book value is: 98% - $550 95% - $495 90% - $350 80% - $275 The lack of a recoil spring decreases the value of your conversion unit, but you can get a replacement spring from Numrich/GunPartsCorp for $9.05 (see item # 40): http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...2%20CONVERSION I doubt if the gun and conversion unit being from the same time period adds any particular value.