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Hi everyone a few years back I purchased an old Colt that some helpful members on the forum here helped sway me towards picking up. I love the history and have taken good care of it since then. Now I am toying with the idea of selling, and I want to find out as much as I can about it. I am far from an expert on these pistols, so here is what I know so far:
- The frame is from 1943
- It has the SA mark showing a rebuild (I don't believe there was refinishing)
- The slide is numbered 797262, which is from 1942 (someone on the forums said it was shipped to the navy, but I don't know for sure)
- The barrel is marked HS instead of Colt, and I hear Hi Standard barrels were often switched onto weapons during and after the war
- The magazine is unmarked except for Colt 45 Auto on the baseplate
- The holster is a Sears and is undated, which I understand was common
What are your thoughts on this old weapon and what kind of value it might have today? I know something's only worth what someone is willing to pay, but a ballpark is helpful. I'm attempting to attach some pictures to help
- The frame is from 1943
- It has the SA mark showing a rebuild (I don't believe there was refinishing)
- The slide is numbered 797262, which is from 1942 (someone on the forums said it was shipped to the navy, but I don't know for sure)
- The barrel is marked HS instead of Colt, and I hear Hi Standard barrels were often switched onto weapons during and after the war
- The magazine is unmarked except for Colt 45 Auto on the baseplate
- The holster is a Sears and is undated, which I understand was common
What are your thoughts on this old weapon and what kind of value it might have today? I know something's only worth what someone is willing to pay, but a ballpark is helpful. I'm attempting to attach some pictures to help
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