What is a WW1 1911 worth?

COLT 1911 WWI pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE A COLT 1911 WWI pistol is currently worth an average price of $2,476.34 new and $2,015.07 used . The 12 month average price is $2,476.34 new and $2,251.46 used.

What brand was the original 1911?

The Colt 45 was invented by gun designer John Browning and made by the Colt firearm company and is one of the most famous military handguns of all time. The M-1911 had its official birthday on 1911 when the government was looking for a reliable man-stopper to replace the wimpy 38 caliber pistols that were in service.

What were original 1911 grips made of?

Original 1911 grips up to early WWII grips were American Black Walnut. No other wood was used. Most WWII grips were brown plastic. Wood grips were usually the famous “Double Diamond” type with the checkering pattern forming a diamond around each screw.

What 1911 was used in Vietnam?

1911-A1. Among the most famous firearms used by ground troops in the Vietnam War was the M1911 . 45 caliber automatic pistol. Already more than 50 years old by the time U.S. personnel arrived in Indochina, the legendary seven-shot sidearm was issued to grunts and officers alike, as well as vehicle crews and pilots.

What’s the difference between a 1911 and a 1911A1?

1918 Vintage Army 1911 Colt 1941 Colt 1911A1 A Texas Ranger M1911 Colt 1910 Colt Ace .22 Colt Ace Olympic Issue Colt Commander .38 Super Colt Concealed Carry Officer’s Colt National Match Colt Officer’s Model Colt Remington 1911 Colt Serial No. 1136 Colt SOCOM Colt’s handbill bragging on the selection of the M1911 Combat Commander and .38 Super GM

What was the serial number of the Colt 1911?

Colt Model 1911 Pistol 1917 Military Production With The Rare N.R.A. Stamp GI#: 101648455 This Colt is an early first run of 1917 Production. The Colt’s serial number is 139042.

What kind of gun is a 1911 Ace?

1911 Army 1911A1 Pistol 1918 Vintage Army 1911 Colt 1941 Colt 1911A1 A Texas Ranger M1911 Colt 1910 Colt Ace .22 Colt Ace Olympic Issue Colt Commander .38 Super Colt Concealed Carry Officer’s Colt National Match

When did the Colt M1911 A1 come out?

This Colt M1911 A1 was manufactured in 1944 and remains in beautiful original condition. It was shipped to England where it was to be issued to the Home Guard to protect against invasion threat.