Colt 1911 serial number C9####.

I am looking for a general value on a colt 1911 serial number C9####. It is in working order and in the 90% range. The only blemish, which is a big one, is the frame was damaged in a range accident years ago by a friend of my fathers. (Shot by a 9mm)The gun can still be fired. Where should I start?

hi aam,
from what i can find with a s/n C9xxxx

Colt M1911
S/N C86790 to C116000 = 1919 ( 321 shipped in 1914 marked on right side of slide with "MARINA ARGENTINA". In 1915 another 1000 shipped within above S/N
range. In 1919 another 400 M1911 Colts shipped in above S/N range. Imported into the U.S. in 1960 as surplus but very rare in any condition.)

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JMHO
Kim

Thank you very much