Colt 1911 .45 value........................... - The Firearms Forum

Old Vet · 12-18-2006, 04:12 PM

I have a 1911 Colt .45 that a friend wants to buy, but I can’t find out any information on the value.
On the left side of the slide it says:
COLT’S P.T.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.
PAT’D APR.20.1897, SEPT.9, 1902, DEC.19, 1905, FEB. 14, 1911, AUG. 19, 1913 (& a Colt Logo)
On the right side of the slide it says:
COLT .45
On top of the slide and barrel it says:
No. 1962
There are no other markings. Does anyone know anything about this weapon? I’d like to sell it as I can use the money.
Thanks for any help you can give.

berto64 · 12-18-2006, 10:07 PM

Old Vet,

Is there a serial # on the frame above the trigger on the right side? That's the best source to start with.

And photos would help to establish value better.

SouthernMoss · 12-18-2006, 10:53 PM

I'm gonna move this to the Ask The Experts and What's It Worth forum.

Xracer · 12-19-2006, 01:08 PM

Hi Old Vet.....welcome to TFF.

Just a bit of confusion here. The serial # shoud be on the right side of the frame, just above the trigger, and there souldn't be a serial number on the slide.

If it's a Government Model it should have a "C" serial # prifix or suffix, and it it's a Military Model 1911, it shoud have a "MODEL OF 1911, U.S. ARMY" on the left side of the slide and no serial prefix or suffex.

12-18-2006, 04:12 PM	#1
Old Vet Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Schertz Texas (San Antonio Area) Posts: 1	Colt 1911 .45 value........................... I have a 1911 Colt .45 that a friend wants to buy, but I can’t find out any information on the value. On the left side of the slide it says: COLT’S P.T.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. PAT’D APR.20.1897, SEPT.9, 1902, DEC.19, 1905, FEB. 14, 1911, AUG. 19, 1913 (& a Colt Logo) On the right side of the slide it says: COLT .45 On top of the slide and barrel it says: No. 1962 There are no other markings. Does anyone know anything about this weapon? I’d like to sell it as I can use the money. Thanks for any help you can give. __________________ David Roberts "EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND IS GREAT -->

12-18-2006, 10:07 PM	#2
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	Re: Colt 1911 .45 value........................... Old Vet, Is there a serial # on the frame above the trigger on the right side? That's the best source to start with. And photos would help to establish value better. __________________ 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.

12-18-2006, 10:53 PM	#3
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Colt 1911 .45 value........................... I'm gonna move this to the Ask The Experts and What's It Worth forum. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

12-19-2006, 01:08 PM	#4
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Colt 1911 .45 value........................... Hi Old Vet.....welcome to TFF. Just a bit of confusion here. The serial # shoud be on the right side of the frame, just above the trigger, and there souldn't be a serial number on the slide. If it's a Government Model it should have a "C" serial # prifix or suffix, and it it's a Military Model 1911, it shoud have a "MODEL OF 1911, U.S. ARMY" on the left side of the slide and no serial prefix or suffex.