New to board with a Colt question

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mdazb

Discussion Starter · Jan 10, 2008

Hello, I'm new to the board and to owning guns in general.
My uncle recently passed away and left me 4 pistols. I have a Ruger P97DC new in box unfired, a Browning .40cal NIB unfired, a S&W .357 mag NIB unfired and the pistol I have a question about.
It's a Colt .45. On th left side of the barrel it says "Government Model Colt .45 automatic". I'm told it's a 1911?
The first 3 #'s of the serial are 292XXX-C.
Can anyone tell if it is in fact a 1911 model, the year and value?

Thanks in advance

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wwb

· #2 · Jan 10, 2008

It's a 1911.

I don't have the books handy, so I can't tell you the year or series (the -C suffix would tell you what series it is).

Value depends on the particular model and, even more, the condition.

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badsbsnf81

· #3 · Jan 13, 2008

The serial number you listed dates to 1963. Based solely on that you have a 1911A1.

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mdazb

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 13, 2008

Thanks for the info. The gun has been shot but appears to be in almost perfect condition. Any idea what it would be worth and/or steer me towards a website that I can get this info?
Thanks again.

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badsbsnf81

· #5 · Jan 13, 2008

I sent you a PM with some sites that can help. Value range would be 450-1500 or so. It all depends on condition, box, paperwork, etc.

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