A few examples of appraisal values for
WWI COLT 45

• 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 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.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol
  *WWI Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 89919. WWII arsenal Parkerized finish plastic checkered grips two-tone magazine with initials ''MRW'' engraved in the floor plate RIA proof and FK inspector's marks on right side of frame AA proof on left side of frame. Boyt '42 holster. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 75% of its WWII arsenal refinish with most loss due to brown patina on the grip straps and loss on the high edges.
• *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 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.
• *US WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver
  *US WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver .45 lc cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 43954. Blue finish walnut grips RAC inspector's marks on frame and bottom of left grip panel. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 75-80% original blue finish with most loss on the bottom of the barrel where it appears to have been cleaned and has turned brown. There is also some scattered light rust.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Government Model
  *WWI Colt 1911 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45?ACP cal. 5" barrel S/N 608712. WWII parkerized arsenal finish; 1919 date of mfg. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 90%+ of the RIA WWII refinish. This is a nice 1911 which has been run through the arsenal for WWII service.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Government Model
  *WWI Colt 1911 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45?ACP cal. 5" barrel ?S/N 265988. 1918 date of mfg. Walnut diamond checkered grips. Condition: Very good condition with a fair to poor bore. The bore has decent rifling but is moderately pitted throughout. It retains ca 10% original blue finish with the remainder being a brown patina. All metal surfaces are smooth and all lettering and marks are crisp. The grips are very good with moderate wear and the gun retains an original two-tone magazine.?
• *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.
• *WWII Colt 1911 Semi Auto Pistol
  *WWII Colt 1911 Semi Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 189683. Added adjustable sights restamped serial number. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore.
• WWI COLT .32 CAL. SEMI-AUTOMATIC
  WWI COLT .32 CAL. SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL United States,Circa 1918WWI era Colt automatic 32cal. pistol with original Colt grips, serial no. 281745.
• WWI COLT .32 CAL. SEMI-AUTOMATIC
  WWI COLT .32 CAL. SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL United States,Circa 1918WWI era Colt automatic 32cal. pistol with original Colt grips, serial no. 281745.
• *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.
• *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.
• *WWII Colt 1911 Semi Auto Pistol
  *WWII Colt 1911 Semi Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 941. Blue finish walnut checkered grips added adjustable sights no magazine. Condition: Good condition with an excellent bore.  The frame is an aftermarket replacement.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Pistol with
  *WWI Colt 1911 Pistol with Holster .45?ACP cal. 5" barrel S/N 186269. Blue finish walnut diamond checkered grips. Two-tone magazine missing lanyard loop.?1917 date of mfg. Krell mfg. 1917 dated holster. Condition: Very good condition with a near excellent bore.? This gun retains ca 25-30% original blue finish mixed with brown patina and gunmetal gray.? It has a nice original example with a matching condition holster.
• COLLECTABLE WW1-WW2 COLT MILITARY
  COLLECTABLE WW1-WW2 COLT MILITARY MODEL OF 1911 U.COLLECTABLE WW1-WW2 COLT MILITARY MODEL OF 1911 U.S ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 45 acp caliber, 5" barrel, Parkerized finish, brown checkered grips, arsenal reworked by Ogden Arsenal, eight shot magazine, open sights, lanyard loop, serial #567899, manufactured 1918-1919. Includes Sears G.W.M. holster with leather tie. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• 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.
• *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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• *WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver
  *WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver with Holster .45 ACP cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 36727. Blue finish walnut grips RAC and FB inspector marks on right side of frame. 1917 dated holster. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore with some minor pitting near the chamber. This gun retains ca 10-15% original blue finish mixed with brown patina and gunmetal gray. The grips are very good having been lightly sanded. The holster is good.
• *WWI Colt 1911 Navy Semi-Auto
  *WWI Colt 1911 Navy Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 10698. Blue finish walnut checkered grips two-tone magazine missing front sight. Condition: Very good condition with a good bore. The serial number is spurious and appears to be re-stamped possibly hand-engraved. The grips are very good. It is refinished and retains ca 70 of the added finish.
• 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.
• Colt Civil War Model 1860 .44
  Colt Civil War Model 1860 .44 caliber Army percussion revolver circa 1862 SN 69056. Usual configuration with 8'' barrel German silver front sight and one line N.Y. address left side of frame marked with small ''Colt Patent.'' A three screw pattern frame Ormsby Naval Battle scene is visible brass triggerguard with iron backstrap and walnut grips sub-inspector letters ''F'' and ''K'' are on the gun SN match throughout. barrel L8'' overall L14'' Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection.
• *WWI Colt U.S. Army Model 1903
  *WWI Colt U.S. Army Model 1903 Double Action Revol .38 cal. 6'' barrel S/N 204754. Blue finish smooth walnut grips J.E.H. and R.A.C. inspector marks; 1903 dated frame. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 80-85% original blue finish with most loss due to flaking on the sideplate. Wear on the grip straps and minor wear overall. The grips are excellent.
• *WWII Colt European Theater of
  *WWII Colt European Theater of Operations Commemorative 1911-A1 Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 6909ETO. Nickel finish maple grips slide is engraved in an oak leaf motif and lists the ETO battle sites. Condition: Excellent unfired condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of its original nickel finish with only minor fine scratches scattered about.
• 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.
• 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.
• A?Colt 44 Model 1860?Army
  A?Colt 44 Model 1860?Army revolver with rebated six shot cylinder and loading lever with military cartouche to grip 14ins long
• 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.
• *WWII British Lend Lease Colt
  *WWII British Lend Lease Colt 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 1712124. Parkerized finish brown plastic grips GHD inspector's mark British proofs on barrel and frame. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 93% original parkerized finish with high edge wear and light scratches in the finish.
• 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.