COLT 45

Would like to find out the value of this 45.
SR# 469509
Colts P.T.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD,CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED APR.20 ,1807
SEPT.9,1902 DEC.19, 1905 AUG. 19,1913
UNITED STATES PROPERTY
HAS THE ORIGINAL SEARS US ARMY HOLSTER WITH INT
R.J.M.

hello ,,your colt 1911 was made in 1918 and these serial number ranges are often called the Black Army model because of the coarse finish that appeares almost black,,providing the finish isn't flaking your pistol is worth 1500 good-3500 excellent,,these prices can be acheived at a good auction or from a serious 1911 collector,, gunshop dealers might offer ya around 500 if the condition is good or better ,,you should have an eagle over a number proof just above the mag release on this model,,and the barrel should have a HP proof that should be visable thru the ejection port,,your holster if brown is about 75-100,,if it's dyed black it would be worth 25-40,,
bigcurt

I don't want to but I need to sell this gun.I t also has a story My grandfather was in the KKK in Chicago during the time of Al Capone. He and his frinds were having a beer in a bar in Cicero When they noticed 3 of Capones men come in.They called the Feds and the men were arested.One of the feds gave my grandfather this gun that was taken off of the bad guy.I also have my grandfathers KKK patch and sash that would go with the gun.I had this gun looked at in a gun store and was told it was almost in excellant shape. Do you know anyone in the dallas-Ft Worth area or auctions in this area where I could sell this?
And thanks for your help.
Bill Mitchell