Price Check on a WW2 Colt 1911 mfg in 1943?

GatorFarmer · Dec 12, 2010

I might have a lead on trading into a nice gun for young Mason. Not the Colt D frame that I thought about getting him, but still a Colt. I haven't kept up on such things, hence I must inquire - what would the going rate be for a 1943 Colt 1911A1 pistol, U.S. Army marked, stated to be in 95 percent condition - minor wear etc, with original grips, magazine and such?

charlie sherrill · Dec 12, 2010

Most of the ones I have seen are $1,000.00 and up. Sometimes way up. You need to research serial numbers also. Some are worth a lot more than others. Make sure it also has a Colt frame. These are often mixed with other makers indicating a rearsenal and lower value. Lots of GI's and Guardsmen built 1911's with aftermarket frames (Essex comes to mind) and GI parts. They could "borrow" everything but the frame (that's where the serial number lives) and put together a nice shootable gun. The values on these things are as complicated as S&W's and others. Do some research and then talk with someone more knowledgible than me.

fat tom · Dec 13, 2010

As Charlie advised,you really need to talk to someone who knows about them. Replaced parts is common and really affects the value. If it's all original Colt,somewhere between $1500 and $1800 would be my guess.
f.t.

oldman45 · Dec 13, 2010

LoboGunLeather · Dec 13, 2010

GatorFarmer · Dec 13, 2010

reddogge · Dec 14, 2010

JohnnieB · Dec 14, 2010

Price Check on a WW2 Colt 1911 mfg in 1943?

GatorFarmer

Well-known member

charlie sherrill

SWCA Member

fat tom

Absent Comrade

oldman45

Well-known member

LoboGunLeather

US Veteran

GatorFarmer

Well-known member

reddogge

Well-known member

JohnnieB

US Veteran

Similar threads

Latest posts