Help what do I have a Colt 1911 or 1911 A1

Rhood · 12-01-2007, 01:21 PM

I just pick her up and I would like to no more about her.

rfc357 · 12-01-2007, 03:16 PM

Frame is a 1911. Whether or not everything else matches would take someone more expert than I. Looks like a nice solid piece anyway. Colts are pretty easy to date from the S/N.

There have been reproduction 1911 frames made in recent years.

nathangdad · 12-01-2007, 04:05 PM

could be a parts pistol

Rhood · 12-01-2007, 04:12 PM

Here's some better photos

Mooseman684 · 12-01-2007, 04:49 PM

There is something wrong with the Serial #.
The "N" prefix , and I cant tell what is right after that N....But a Govt Colt never had that Prefix by my books.
Rich

Rhood · 12-01-2007, 04:58 PM

No289xxx

Mooseman684 · 12-01-2007, 05:19 PM

Ok thats Better...wow...You have a 1918 colt 1911, and by the finish on it , it appears to be an Arsenal rework.(Parkerized) still a great find today...
Rich

Oh, and some of the parts have been changed from Original and the Grips are replacement grips...
Can I ask How much you paid ???

blackhawk45 · 12-01-2007, 05:37 PM

Nice lookin piece,ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rhood · 12-01-2007, 05:38 PM

Around $ 700.00 I hope I did not get rip off.

Mooseman684 · 12-01-2007, 05:48 PM

well...Book Value is around 550.00 for a re-work, but in todays Market depending on region 700.00 would be max I would pay for one.
IF that gun was not re-done, it would be worth 4-5 times that...
I hope it is a Good shooter for you !!!
Rich

M14man · 12-01-2007, 09:02 PM

It has some mixed parts,short trigger, long grip safety, long hammer spur, plastic grips are of the A1 type. The flat mainspring housing is 1911.The rear sight looks like a late replacement, but the front sight looks original.The parkerized finish indicates a rebuild, but it is a 1911 frame. $700 is still a very good deal. A Colt rebuild around me would be close to $1000.I believe the slide is early also, but I am not sure of that.

Rhood · 12-06-2007, 07:01 PM

Ok
Can someone tell if I should put these parts on this Colt or leave it alone it my shooter and If I put them on will I screw It up. It would bring it back a little more to original .
Thanks

Mooseman684 · 12-06-2007, 07:54 PM

If you are keeping it to shoot, keep the parts put away, and leave it like it is...It wont hurt a thing.
If you are Re-selling it, it will bring a Higher price with the original parts back in it.
Rich

12-01-2007, 01:21 PM	#1
Rhood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Help what do I have a Colt 1911 or 1911 A1 I just pick her up and I would like to no more about her.

12-01-2007, 04:05 PM	#3
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,501	possibly neither could be a parts pistol

12-01-2007, 04:49 PM	#5
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,702 Images: 2	There is something wrong with the Serial #. The "N" prefix , and I cant tell what is right after that N....But a Govt Colt never had that Prefix by my books. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-01-2007, 04:58 PM	#6
Rhood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	No289xxx Last edited by Rhood; 12-01-2007 at 05:04 PM.

12-01-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,702 Images: 2	Ok thats Better...wow...You have a 1918 colt 1911, and by the finish on it , it appears to be an Arsenal rework.(Parkerized) still a great find today... Rich Oh, and some of the parts have been changed from Original and the Grips are replacement grips... Can I ask How much you paid ??? __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 12-01-2007 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-01-2007, 03:16 PM	#2
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Frame is a 1911. Whether or not everything else matches would take someone more expert than I. Looks like a nice solid piece anyway. Colts are pretty easy to date from the S/N. There have been reproduction 1911 frames made in recent years.

12-01-2007, 04:12 PM	#4
Rhood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Here's some better photos

12-01-2007, 05:37 PM	#8
blackhawk45 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Millersville Pa. Posts: 79	Nice lookin piece,ENJOY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-01-2007, 05:38 PM	#9
Rhood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Around $ 700.00 I hope I did not get rip off.

12-01-2007, 05:48 PM	#10
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,702 Images: 2	well...Book Value is around 550.00 for a re-work, but in todays Market depending on region 700.00 would be max I would pay for one. IF that gun was not re-done, it would be worth 4-5 times that... I hope it is a Good shooter for you !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-01-2007, 09:02 PM	#11
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 437 Images: 10	It has some mixed parts,short trigger, long grip safety, long hammer spur, plastic grips are of the A1 type. The flat mainspring housing is 1911.The rear sight looks like a late replacement, but the front sight looks original.The parkerized finish indicates a rebuild, but it is a 1911 frame. $700 is still a very good deal. A Colt rebuild around me would be close to $1000.I believe the slide is early also, but I am not sure of that.

12-06-2007, 07:01 PM	#12
Rhood Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 11	Ok Can someone tell if I should put these parts on this Colt or leave it alone it my shooter and If I put them on will I screw It up. It would bring it back a little more to original . Thanks

12-06-2007, 07:54 PM	#13
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,702 Images: 2	If you are keeping it to shoot, keep the parts put away, and leave it like it is...It wont hurt a thing. If you are Re-selling it, it will bring a Higher price with the original parts back in it. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!