1st year production (1912) 1911 Colt....

[socrluke]

I have a colt that has been passed down through my family for generations. It is SN 17229. I am interested in knowing what the approximate value for this gun is. I know there are certain places where you can pay to find out but I was hoping someone here might be able to let me know a general value. The gun is in excellent shape. I couldn't imagine a gun this old being in better shape. Thanks for any information you guys can give me!

[OD*]

Can't really tell you very much about you pistol without pictures. What is the serial number's prefix? No. or a C? Is it a Commercial or Military?

Here are some serial numbers.
http://coolgunsite.com/pistols/colt%20production.htm

[DENDEN]

Without good photos you are pretty much up a creek without a paddle. Condition and originality are everything in collector firearms.