Mell What is the most expensive Colt 45?
Wyatt Earp’s Colt . The Colt . 45 revolver that sold at auction for $225,000 was passed down through the Earp family and is rumored to be the gun that was used at the notorious OK Corral shootout.
When was the Colt 1911 made?
M1911 pistol
| United States Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1911 (Model 1911) and 1924 (Model 1911A1) |
| Manufacturer | Colt Manufacturing Company |
| Produced | 1911–present |
| No. built | 2,734,345 (produced by Colt) 4,294,345 (total including licensed copies) |
How can I find the serial number of a colt?
Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models.
When was the first Colt.45 ACP made?
1911 .45 ACP Production Information. Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912. (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)
What is the caliber of a Colt Ace?
Very hard to identify except should have AFPG stamped on frame. A M1911A1 similar to Army National Match.) 3) Colt “ACE”: Caliber = .22 Long Rifle S/N 1 to 10,935 = April 1931 to July 1941 (The last 190 or so were assembled from spare parts in 1947) Parts only partially interchangable with a .45 caliber M1911A1 pistol.
Where can I buy a letter of authenticity for a colt?
If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database. If you wish to purchase a Letter of Authenticity with more definitive information for your firearm, please contact Colt Archive Properties, LLC.