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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt 1911 dated 1918 - HELP

Posted: 11/7/2008 9:15:20 AM EDT

I have a chance to buy a Colt 1911 that was made in 1918. The pistol looks like a weapon that has seen combat (ruff) but still shoots well. The serial number is 2686### and "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" appears on the slide.

I have no idea what the pistol is worth. What do you guys think is a fair price for it?

Posted: 11/8/2008 11:13:38 PM EDT

[#1]

If the finish is very rough, but the weapon is 100% original, it's worth at least $800 at a bare minimum, possibly hundreds more (depending on finish). If the weapon itself is rough, then that depends on the condition (pitting, if so how badly, etc).

Posted: 11/9/2008 2:49:37 AM EDT

[#2]

The pistol is 100% original. The finish is poor but it has no pitting or anything like that. The screws for the grip and a bit chew from using too small of a screw driver. The original wood grips are a little warn from combat (and 90 years). But other than that it is pretty nice.

The guy wants $400. Sounds like I should buy it.

Posted: 11/9/2008 3:48:35 AM EDT

[#3]

Buy it ASAP!

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt 1911 dated 1918 - HELP

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt 1911 dated 1918 - HELP