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fastbrake
26th February 2007, 21:31
Hey Folks,

I just joined the forum because of all the great .45 reloading info on this site. I have no idea why I have not found it before this. I feel like I missed something.

So my buddy stops by today w/ his old 1911 that he won't let me customize because he thinks it might be worth something.

Its a U.S. Govt. 1911 SN #176899.. is this pre WWII? BTW its a Colt...

Thanks in advance, and...

Warmest Regards,

fastbrake
EvenStephen
26th February 2007, 21:57
That would seem to be WW I vintage.
OD*
27th February 2007, 01:40
By the serial number, it's a 1917, he's smart for not having it customized.
fastbrake
27th February 2007, 09:05
What do you reckon its worth? The finish is pretty poor...

fastbrake
Hawkmoon
27th February 2007, 09:48
Pictures would be helpful, as well as a description of any stamped markings on the frame, slide and barrel.
Baldy
27th February 2007, 10:20
Make the pictures as clear as posible of the markings. There are some gentleman here who can tell you all about it.
exitwounds
27th February 2007, 17:05
Serial Number 176899 was shipped on Aug. 31, 1917 to the Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA in a 1000 pistol shipment. Pictures would be needed to give a more accurate assessment as to it's value, which will depend on how poor the condition you describe is and whether or not it is all original/correct for the period.
fastbrake
27th February 2007, 20:13
Do you guys use photobucket to post pictures?

Thanks for all of the replies, you folks are awesome...

fastbrake
exitwounds
27th February 2007, 20:39
Do you guys use photobucket to post pictures?

Thanks for all of the replies, you folks are awesome...

fastbrake

I have used both photobucket and tinypic myself.
fastbrake
27th February 2007, 21:26
Thanks for the heads up...
Now I have to go get the gun back from him to take some digital pics, unfortunately that won't happen until next week..

Thanks for your input...

fastbrake