Is a Colt 1911 a good investment?

Yes, I think overall Colt’s hold their value better than other guns. They are easier to sell also. There will always be Colt collectors out there who will want to buy your gun. I think overall, Colt makes a better 1911 than Kimber or Springfield, but not as good as Smith and Wesson.

Is the Colt 45 a good gun?

Modern pistol designs have made the 1911 obsolete in its role as a combat sidearm. It’s finicky and demands constant attention that a warfighter can’t afford to offer. But when it’s tuned and running well, it’s the most accurate pistol out there. Warnings aside, the pistol’s appeal is strong and romantic.

Does Colt make guns anymore?

The iconic American gun manufacturer Colt is coming out of bankruptcy. Colt announced that the court approved its reorganization plan Wednesday. Colt Defense filed for bankruptcy in June 2015 after 160 years of making guns.

What’s the serial number on a Colt 1911?

1 Duplicate Serial Numbers: 2 Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). 3 Ithaca and Remington Rands where not manufactured or shipped in numerical order.

When was the first Colt.45 ACP made?

1911 .45 ACP Production Information. Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912. (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)

What’s the average price of a Colt 1911?

A COLT 1911 pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,571.83 new and $1,633.13 used . The 12 month average price is $1,594.08 new and $1,657.65 used.

How much does a Colt 45 barrel cost?

Colt 1911 Competition Government .45 ACP 45 Auto 5″ Blued O1970CCS New 098289111470 5 inch ” barrel PRICE: $1,250.00 MANUFACTURER: Colt