WWII 1911 A1 Colt - a little help???

John D. · 06-08-2008, 05:58 PM

Hi folks,

I've been looking for a really nice example of a Colt manufactured 1911A1 (WWII) for a while. I bid on one about a year ago - and frankly - I'm not much of an "auction guy" (as you will see below

)

However - and PLEASE DO NOT BID AGAINST ME!!! - can someone with Colt collecting knowledge help me out?? I'm bidding on this item:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=101349618

(Yea - that's me - "John D" - with ZERO feedback (HEH!!!) ) Does this Colt look correct? I have no reference books on 1911s - and another set of eyes would be great!!

My thanks!!!

John D.

Edward Tinker · 06-08-2008, 06:07 PM

you want a colt specific? I kind a partial to the Remington Rands, although I have a Ithaca here right now, no colts.

I am no colt epxpert, but just picked up a nice book called the Model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols by Joe Poyer, ray riling books has them (he was at the gun show today), like $30, and very updated, kind of a thickened Clausen but newer.

and you know this site I am sure; http://www.coolgunsite.com/

there is also the 1911 site, http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=30 but I don't really like visiting them, they have a few jerks and are extremly intolernent for asking prices, values or that they "think" you might be selling, or god-forbid asking about somehting on auction. I have reservations of recommending anyone go there.

Ed

laoshi75 · 06-08-2008, 06:11 PM

John, I presume you know this excellent site ?

http://www.model1911a1.com/

I am totally in love for the Remington 1911-A1..

John D. · 06-08-2008, 06:11 PM

Hey Ed..!

Yep - I have a Remington Rand already (you saw it - I think - it's a RIG?) - and want a Colt..??? I'll take a look for Mr. Poyer's book at Rilings (shoot - I've bought more books from them than I have shelf space

) - and thanks for the info on that!!!

Best to you!

John

laoshi75 · 06-08-2008, 06:14 PM

and this one, of course:

http://www.m1911.org/

laoshi75 · 06-08-2008, 06:16 PM

what about this one ?:

http://www.sightm1911.com/

John D. · 06-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by laoshi75
John, I presume you know this excellent site ?

http://www.model1911a1.com/

I am totally in love for the Remington 1911-A1..

I sure am... BUT - the prices!!!??!!

Yikers..!!??!

I keep on looking for a Colt that doesn't have Jen throwing me out of the house - along with all my collection.. Wait-a-minute - that wouldn't be too bad - but, I think she threatened to "drag my collection behind a fast moving car" and then give them back...

Seriously - on the auction - does it look "right"??

My sincerest thanks!!!!!

John

Edward Tinker · 06-08-2008, 06:20 PM

it does to me, and I can look it up to be sure, but hey, theres 3 days left. But I have this nice first year ithaca for sale...

ed

John D. · 06-08-2008, 06:23 PM

How much for your Ithaca?? Pictures???

Dear gosh - DO NOT TELL JEN!!!!

JD

Hugh · 06-09-2008, 12:37 AM

John,
That is one of the nicest examples I have seen. Usually they have been "arsenal refinished" or have much more wear. Looks like that one spent it's service time in a desk drawer. Priced about right at the present bid, but could go up to $2500 or so.
Hugh

John D. · 06-09-2008, 07:09 AM

Thanks Hugh!! That's exactly the info I needed..!!!

JD

06-08-2008, 05:58 PM	#1
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 474 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	WWII 1911 A1 Colt - a little help??? Hi folks, I've been looking for a really nice example of a Colt manufactured 1911A1 (WWII) for a while. I bid on one about a year ago - and frankly - I'm not much of an "auction guy" (as you will see below ) However - and PLEASE DO NOT BID AGAINST ME!!! - can someone with Colt collecting knowledge help me out?? I'm bidding on this item: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=101349618 (Yea - that's me - "John D" - with ZERO feedback (HEH!!!) ) Does this Colt look correct? I have no reference books on 1911s - and another set of eyes would be great!! My thanks!!! John D.

06-08-2008, 06:20 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,922 Thanks: 2,002 Thanked 4,513 Times in 2,085 Posts	it does to me, and I can look it up to be sure, but hey, theres 3 days left. But I have this nice first year ithaca for sale... ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-09-2008, 12:37 AM	#10
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	John, That is one of the nicest examples I have seen. Usually they have been "arsenal refinished" or have much more wear. Looks like that one spent it's service time in a desk drawer. Priced about right at the present bid, but could go up to $2500 or so. Hugh __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

06-08-2008, 06:07 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,922 Thanks: 2,002 Thanked 4,513 Times in 2,085 Posts	you want a colt specific? I kind a partial to the Remington Rands, although I have a Ithaca here right now, no colts. I am no colt epxpert, but just picked up a nice book called the Model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols by Joe Poyer, ray riling books has them (he was at the gun show today), like $30, and very updated, kind of a thickened Clausen but newer. and you know this site I am sure; http://www.coolgunsite.com/ there is also the 1911 site, http://forums.1911forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=30 but I don't really like visiting them, they have a few jerks and are extremly intolernent for asking prices, values or that they "think" you might be selling, or god-forbid asking about somehting on auction. I have reservations of recommending anyone go there. Ed

06-08-2008, 06:11 PM	#3
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	John, I presume you know this excellent site ? http://www.model1911a1.com/ I am totally in love for the Remington 1911-A1..

06-08-2008, 06:14 PM	#5
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	and this one, of course: http://www.m1911.org/

06-08-2008, 06:16 PM	#6
laoshi75 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand/France Posts: 490 Thanks: 288 Thanked 96 Times in 41 Posts	what about this one ?: http://www.sightm1911.com/

06-08-2008, 06:23 PM	#9
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 474 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	How much for your Ithaca?? Pictures??? Dear gosh - DO NOT TELL JEN!!!! JD

06-09-2008, 07:09 AM	#11
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 474 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	Thanks Hugh!! That's exactly the info I needed..!!! JD