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1918 Colt, Opinion/Value?

Discussion in 'Collector's Corner' started by FrankG, Feb 25, 2019.

  1. Feb 25, 2019 #1
    FrankG

    FrankG Well-Known Member Supporting Addict

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    First off this is not mine, posting for a buddy. Looking for the expert opinions on what he has and any thoughts on appx value? Number dates to 1918...looks to be pretty legit...thoughts please...

    Thanks
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    FrankG, Feb 25, 2019
    FrankG, Feb 25, 2019
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  3. Feb 25, 2019 #2
    Greg Derr

    Greg Derr Custom Pistolsmith Supporting Addict Sponsor

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    1918 was a very large production year, this looks good although the arched MSH is not correct for that year. Also the grip safety looks to be longer, maybe for an A1 model. on the wholesale market maybe 1K.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2019 #3
    Razer

    Razer On The Razers Edge Staff Member Admin Moderator Supporting Addict

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    I'm wondering what else isn't original. Have you checked the stamps on the internals?
     
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  6. Feb 25, 2019 #4
    FrankG

    FrankG Well-Known Member Supporting Addict

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    Sorry don't have access to the pistol..sort of a long distance helping a friend out...I'll have him strip it to view the stamps...thanks..
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2019 #5
    Razer

    Razer On The Razers Edge Staff Member Admin Moderator Supporting Addict

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    Hard to ballpark a value without that type of information.
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2019 #6
    Greg45acp

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    It has a short trigger as well, not original to a 1918.
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2019 #7
    Lakeman45

    Lakeman45 Active Member

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    Slide is earlier than frame, has 1911A1 short trigger, mainspring housing, and grip safety. Has been refinished rounding off the slide serrations.
     
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  10. Feb 25, 2019 #8
    Jim w.

    Jim w. Well-Known Member

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    I had a coworker WWII vet who took the family WWI 1911 off to war. He had A1 parts installed to suit his grip. It would have looked just like this one. So I consider it at least potentially authentic, even though not original. Can't guess a dollar value.
     
    Jim w., Feb 25, 2019
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  11. Feb 26, 2019 #9
    ZoidMeister

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    Yup, yup, and yup . . . ^^^

    To a collector looking for a nice m1911, this would be a parts gun at maybe $700 - $800 depending upon close inspection of the grips and barrel.

    To a guy looking for his first m1911 as shooter, maybe $1K, $1.2K tops.
     
    ZoidMeister, Feb 26, 2019
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