A few examples of appraisal values for
COLT 1917 45S

• 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.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• COLT US ARMY MODEL 1917 45 ACP
  COLT US ARMY MODEL 1917 45 ACP REVOLVERColt Army model 1917 .45 ACP 6 shot double action revolver. Barrel measures 5 1/2". Serial #54608 (1919). Fixed blade front and frame notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45" with the two-line Hartford address and patent dates on the top. The underside of the barrel is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". The revolver has the correct standard unpolished blue finish with the Rampant Colt on the side plate, factory inspection marks, and a circled "JMH" final inspection mark at the top left of the frame. The butt has standard model and military serial number markings as well as a lanyard loop. Fitted with smooth grips. 85% plus original blue finish remains with some high point and muzzle wear, scattered light spotting, and a mottled gray/brown patina on the grip straps. The revarnished grips are fine and have some small handling marks and light pressure indentations. Mechanically excellent. 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Colt Model 1878 Double Action
  Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver .45 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 49194. Blued finish with pearl grips. Lanyard ring in the butt. Condition: Retaining 90% of the original blue finish overall with some thinning on the right side of frame. Some very light minute scratches in the blue and wear to the high edges. Grips are replacement but are real mother of pearl.
• 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.
• 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 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 MODEL 1878 DA ANTIQUE
  COLT MODEL 1878 DA ANTIQUE PISTOL: 7 1/2'' .45 caliber barrel marked Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg Co. Hartford Conn. along top 45 Colt on side. 6 shot fluted cylinder hard rubber grips. Serial number 32057 dates pre 1898. Traces of original fire blue remain in protected areas. Double action works fine. Overall 12 1/2'' long.CONDITION: Areas of surface rust and peppering damage to both grips. We do not condone the attempt to fire any antique firearm in any condition.
• 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.
• 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.
• U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE
  U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLU.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLT, 45 acp caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, blued finish, smooth walnut grips, six shot cylinder, fixed sights, lanyard ring, marked under barrel "United states Property" and on butt "U.S. Army Model 1917 No. 57954", brown leather US holster, serial #208158, manufactured 1919. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• 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 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.
• *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.
• 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 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.
• *WWI Colt U.S. Army Model 1917
  *WWI Colt U.S. Army Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 76723. Blue finish walnut grips. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 50% original blue finish mixed with brown patina. The grips rate very good with minor dings and scratches.
• *Colt 2nd Generation 125th
  *Colt 2nd Generation 125th Anniversary Single Action Army Revolver .45?LC cal. 7.5" barrel S/N 1062AM. Blue finish with gold plated accents fleur de lis checkered walnut grips. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. The gold plating on the gripstraps is thinning.
• *WWI Colt Model 1917 Double
  *WWI Colt Model 1917 Double Action Revolver .45 ACP cal. 6'' barrel S/N 236118. Blue finish Pachmayr grips butt marked U.S. Army Model 1917 No. 29121. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 65% thinning original blue finish. The cylinder is turning slowly and may need disassembly and cleaning due to dried oil.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
  COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. .45 caliber six-shot cylinder 7 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish walnut grips. S/n 14991. About 40-50% plating remains with scattered oxidation replaced ejector slide and housing damaged grips with carved initials action smooth. Mfd 1875.
• *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.
• U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE
  U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLU.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLT, 45 acp caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, nickel finish, plastic "stag" grips, six shot fluted cylinder, lanyard loop, fixed sights, marked "United States Property" under barrel, serial #141114. Lot requires FFL or background check
• 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 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 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.
• 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 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).