A few examples of appraisal values for
1911 COLT 45

• 1913 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1913 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1913. Checkered walnut grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 82457. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1919 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1919 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 caliber semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1919. Checkered walnut grips with re-blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 8-1/2" overall. Serial number 599008. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1917 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1917 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1917. Wooden checkered grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 223881. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1915 COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY .45
  1915 COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY .45 SEMI AUTO PISTOL Colt model 1911 Army .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1915. Checkered walnut grips with possible re-blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 112210. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1942 COLT MODEL 1911 A1 ARMY .45
  1942 COLT MODEL 1911 A1 ARMY .45 SEMI AUTO PISTOL Colt Model 1911 A1 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1942. Checkered walnut grips with possibly refinished frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 825310. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY .45 SEMI
  COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt 1911 Black Army .45 caliber semi automatic pistol. Checkered walnut grips with Black Army finish to frame. 9" overall length. Serial number 1670WWI. Includes original box, extra magazine and paperwork. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 1943 COLT MODEL 1911 A1 .45 SEMI
  1943 COLT MODEL 1911 A1 .45 SEMI AUTO NRA PISTOL Colt Model 1911 A1 .45 semi automatic pistol from NRA. Manufactured in 1943. Checkered grips with black frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 920014. Includes original box and papers. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1911 .45 NATIONAL
  COLT MODEL 1911 .45 NATIONAL MATCH US ARMY PISTOLFeatured in this lot we have a Colt Model 1911 National Match U.S. Army semi automatic pistol chambered in .45 Auto. This pistol was manufactured in 1918 by Colt for the first World War. The pistol features wonderful hand stippled trench art across the front of the grip with a Fancy T at the center. The Model 1911 is one of the most recognizable and well known American pistols and is still in production today. This early 1911 features a 5" long round barrel, checkered wooden grips, steel frame, and adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked ".45 Auto N M 7791414". The side of the slide is marked "Model of 1911. U.S. Army" on the right and PATENTED APR. 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902 DEC. 19. 1905. FEB. 14. 1911. AUG. 19. 1913 COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on the left. The back of the slide is stamped with the rearing Colt horse on the left with a "GSH" stamped on the frame on the left with the serial number on the right. The pistol shows wonderful working condition with a smooth action, crisp trigger, and grip safety. The pistol shows good condition overall with some light wear and loss of the finish on the back of the slide. The pistol weights 2lbs 6oz. Serial Number: 219517. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• * COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
  * COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL* COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL .45 cal., Serial #70290. Blued finish. Walnut grips stamped "58". Length of barrel 5". Total length 8.5". Includes magazine and leather holster stamped "US", "Rock Island Arsenal 1914", and "F.T.P.C.C. 58", possibly for the First Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry. This gun will only be delivered to holders of a Federal Firearms Dealer's License. Please be aware of license requirements and delivery regulations and bid accordingly. Eldred's strongly recommends all firearms be thoroughly checked by a licensed gunsmith.
• U.S. Colt Mdl. 1911, serial No.
  U.S. Colt Mdl. 1911, serial No. 395334, .45 caliber, semi-automatic pistol; World War II belt with two clips, holster, U.S. Navy Kabar fighting knife, wound dressing kit. Gun with 30 percent original surface, holster with chips, normal wear, scuffs and abrasions throughout.
• 1918 COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY 45 SEMI
  1918 COLT 1911 BLACK ARMY 45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt model 1911 "Black Army" .45 caliber semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1918. Checkered wooden grips, half moon front sight, U notch flat top beveled rear sight. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information with intercepting pony. Right side of slide with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". 8-1/2" overall length. Serial number 481685. Requires ATF form 4473.
• 14 kt. gold miniature Colt .45
  14 kt. gold miniature Colt .45 pistol, working replica Colt Mdl. 1911, .45 cal. Semi-automatic, tested .14 kt., 1-5/8 in. overall, in sterling silver case (tested), with clip and rounds. Minor wear to case, otherwise excellent condition. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL COLT 1911 .45
  SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL COLT 1911 .45 SEMI AUTO PISTOL Springfield Arsenal Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1916 or 1917. Checkered wooden grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 189807. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT 1911 .45 AUTO WW2 OFFICER
  COLT 1911 .45 AUTO WW2 OFFICER SIDEARMColt 1911 .45 Auto. Serial #453074. Manufactured in 1918. From the estate of Major Herbert E. Oppel, U.S. Army, WWII. Includes both magazines as well as Oppel's shoulder holster with his name written on a strap. Very fine, smoothly functioning condition. Minor holster wear along edges. All correct, original and complete. Cartouche on right grip. Conjoined "HP" on barrel. Typical Colt assembly stamp (42) and Springfield eagle and S6 stamp. See photos for more details on condition. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, handgun, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state and Federal laws, without exception. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Colt single action Army pistol, .45
  Colt single action Army pistol, .45 cal., 5-1/2 in. barrel, Serial No. 154023, original Bakelite grips, with later fitted case; no permit required. Gray freckling with minor pitting, 30-40 percent original finish on metal parts, grips worn, cocking device not working.
• 1871 COLT CLOVERLEAF HOUSE REVOLVER
  1871 COLT CLOVERLEAF HOUSE REVOLVER .41Colt House .41 single action pistol, number 1466 on butt and under barrel, cylinder face numbered 1377. Cylinder and barrel have strong finish. Action is tight. Almost no cylinder play. Brass is unpolished. Stamps are sharp. This item can be shipped in-house.
• COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI
  COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL 45 acp caliber 5'' barrel blued finish checkered walnut grips frame marked ''UNITED STATES PROPERTY'' and has eagle inspector stamp grip safety seven shot two tone magazine factory letter confirming configuration and that it was shipped to the US government on October 3 1918 in a 20 000 gun shipment serial #473047 includes leather US marked holster (1917 date) and Geo. Lawrence shoulder holster. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• 1875 COLT PISTOLColt 44 caliber
  1875 COLT PISTOLColt 44 caliber single action pistol dated 1875 and Colts PT FA Mfg. Co, Hartford Conn. USA #82090, Patent 1875. 7.5 in barrel, 14 in long.
• FIREARM: COLT US ARMY 1917 DA
  FIREARM: COLT US ARMY 1917 DA .45Colt Army double action .45 revolver, Model 1917. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Colt Government Model 1911 .45
  Colt Government Model 1911 .45 Pistol ETO Commemorative Cased .45 cal. 5" barrel S/N 9630 ETO. This is a late-issue WWII commemorative in a wooden display case. Condition: Excellent. Like-new in box.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION BARREL, .45
  COLT SINGLE ACTION BARREL, .45 CALNot sure which pistol this is from, but most likely an 1860 Army. From a gun collector who also worked on old Colts and other single-action revolvers. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Colt New Service Model .45
  Colt New Service Model .45 caliber double-action revolver serial #343563 with patent dates to 1926; blued barrel and frame; the barrel 4 1/2 in. L.; checkered walnut grips; 9 3/4 in. L. overall There are areas of corrosion some of which an amateur attempted to grind smooth.
• COLT COMMERCIAL MODEL 1911 SEMI
  COLT COMMERCIAL MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL,COLT COMMERCIAL MODEL 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 45 acp caliber, 5" barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut grips, dove tailed rear sight, grip safety, seven shot magazine, leather holster, serial #C94001, manufactured 1917. Lot includes Rock Island Armory tan leather double magazine pouch, green web pouch with two magazines plus London Cross hand sewn Sam Brown style belt with “D” rings and sword hanger. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
  COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLColt model 1911 Government model semi-automatic pistol, .45 ACP caliber, made in 1917, with checkered walnut double diamond grips, two tone magazine, 5" barrel. SN #C86731 C&R Condition: Overall very good condition, retains 60% blue, heavier wear to slide, good grips, bright bore with strong rifling.
• *Colt WWI 1911 Commemorative
  *Colt WWI 1911 Commemorative Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 3762WMK. Blue finish walnut checkered diamond grips. Original box and papers. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the box.
• COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45
  COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt model 1917 U.S. Army .45 caliber revolver. 5-1/2" barrel with fin shaped blade sight. 1905 last barrel patent date and " "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on bottom. Smooth walnut grips. Springfield Eagle S20 proof on left side near hammer. Rampant Colt on side plate. Serial number 277955. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45
  COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt model 1917 U.S. Army .45 caliber revolver. 5-1/2" barrel with fin shaped blade sight. 1905 last barrel patent date and " "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on bottom. Smooth walnut grips. Springfield Eagle S20 proof on left side near hammer. Rampant Colt on side plate. Serial number 277955. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI
  COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOLCOLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 45 acp caliber, 5" barrel, blued finish, blond wood target grips, grip safety, seven round magazine, U.S. Property marked, slide safety, serial #339970, manufactured 1918. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol,
  Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol, MKIV/Series 80, 90 percent original bluing, serial No. FR02570, with two clips and fitted wooden box; FFL or permit required.
• Colt Single-Action Army .45 Cal.
  Colt Single-Action Army .45 Cal. Revolver serial number 20060SA, 7-1/2 in. barrel, modern production (second generation, 1956-1965), receiver with case colors; permit, FFL or NICS background required,
• COLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI
  COLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOLCOLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 45 acp caliber, 5" barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut grips, two tone magazine, grip safety, dovetailed rear sight, lanyard loop, belt holster plus government issue shoulder holster, serial #472110, manufactured between October 24, 1918 and April 10th, 1919. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• 1914 COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY SEMI
  1914 COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt model 1911 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1914. Checkered walnut grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 8-1/2" overall. Serial number 90675. Requires ATF form 4473.
• *****COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
  *****COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. .45 caliber six-shot cylinder 7 1/2'' round barrel walnut grips. S/n 74061. Fairly even gray patina with a few scattered bits of brown and a few traces of blue action smooth marks clear bore clean grips with original finish. Manufactured 1881. NOTE: the barrel appears to be a 2nd generation barrel attached to an 1881 frame; the patina matches pretty well on both parts (the ejector housing retains most of its bluing).
• *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol
  *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 247905. Blue finish walnut checkered grips; 1918 date of mfg. Hoyt 1917 dated holster with J.J.M. inspector's mark; Springfield Armory magazine. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been professionally restored and retains ca 95% of the added finish with the only missing finish being a replaced mainspring housing with no finish. All markings are crisp and metal surfaces are excellent with some small areas of pitting under the new finish. The grips are replacements and are in excellent condition. The original holster is excellent.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Army Pistol
  *WWI Colt 1911 Army Pistol .45?ACP cal. 5" barrel S/N 352202. WWII parkerized finish 1918 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% WWII arsenal refinish with most loss at the muzzle and high edges. The magazine is a later original Colt commercial magazine. The grips are plastic WWII replacements and the left panel has no reinforcement rings at the escutcheons.
• Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder
  Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 1454. Single-line Hartford address. Four-screw frame. Blued finish with silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Condition: All metal is very sharp and crisp retaining traces of high blue finish mixing with nice brown patina. Backstrap and triggerguard retain all of the silver-plated finish with some of it bumbling up on the backstrap and thinning. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some gone on the high lines. A very nice untouched Colt revolver.