my first colt and i am very proud

[trigger_happy57]

i bought this colt model 1911 came with one mag and the anniston armory box that it was shipped in back in 1967 when it was sold from the army to a civilian for $14.15 i believe it is the original finish either way i dont care i love just looking at it and holding it i really want to shoot it. i paid $1000 which is the most money i have spent on a handgun but the upside it was free in a way as the job i work lets me scrap so i saved my scrap money for a bit. now for the pics. ps if anybody has any idea on value it would be appreciated.

 

[Glock10MM]

That is something to be proud of!

Congratulations!

 

[jumbopanda]

That thing looks like it's in great shape.

 

[TheRude1]

Nice choice

WOW

 

[Slow Hand]

That is awesome!! Not sure on value but you did well looks to be a mostly original WWI 1911 that was rearsenalled after WWII. Having the box has to add some to the value. If it were mine (and I have a rearsenalled ca. 1917 1911) if it looks to have been fired, I'd shoot it! I've only out a few magazines through mine and have enjoyed every round! I still get cold chills thinking about where it has been and what it has seen in almost a hundred years, two world wars and countless smaller battles!

 

[Josh Ward]

VERY NICE !!!

 

[halfmileharry]

Congratulations on a nice Colt 1911. I want it. Then again I want all Colt 1911s.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

i bought this colt model 1911 came with one mag and the anniston armory box that it was shipped in back in 1967 when it was sold from the army to a civilian for $14.15 i believe it is the original finish either way i dont care i love just looking at it and holding it i really want to shoot it. i paid $1000 which is the most money i have spent on a handgun but the upside it was free in a way as the job i work lets me scrap so i saved my scrap money for a bit. now for the pics. ps if anybody has any idea on value it would be appreciated.

 

[trigger_happy57]

I have thought about trying to track the serial number with the army i read something about online that you can do that and try to follow it through its years of service figure it would be neat to be able to see where it has been.

 

[sloughfoot]

A great looking DCM 1911. Congratulations.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Beautiful gun. I'd say its worth every penny you paid for it if it makes you happy.

 

[PLANEMECH]

Kimber and Springfields are nice but give me a Prancing Pony any day. I love my Colt and that will stay in the Family.

 

[indiucky]

Beautiful gun. I'd say its worth every penny you paid for it if it makes you happy.

And then some.....If she could only talk......

 

[churchmouse]

That is a special gun. I have the one my uncle carried in Korea and the Nam. History you can not get any other way. Congrates.

 

[xxkornxx56]

I have a US military myself. It's definitely a safe queen.

 

[VUPDblue]

I have my granddad's US&S 1911. talk about an heirloom......

 

[Mark 1911]

Real piece of US history there. Great choice!

 

[Colt556]

Very nice looking gun. I couldn't tell a whole lot from the smaller pics but it looks like a nice rearsenalized(sp?) piece. I have a couple Remington Rands and 1917 Colt revolvers but not a Colt 1911 yet.

 

[BravoMike]

That is a heautiful peace of history sir! I am jealous.

 

[TTravis]

I want one!