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B-1 · December 27, 2001, 10:18 PM

A friend is looking for information on a Colt .45 that he owns. The markings on the slide read:

Colts PT. F.A. MFG. CO.
Hartford CT. USA

Patented April 20, 1897
Sept 9, 1902 Dec 19, 1905 Feb 14, 1911

United States Property

The serial # is: 2xx

It has retained about 70% of it's blue.

The magazine with the gun has a lanyard ring attached.

He is wondering about the approximate value, whether or not he should shoot it, and any history. He is also wondering if the firearm has any antique value or value due to the low serial #.

Thanks in advance for the information.

December 27, 2001, 10:18 PM	#1
B-1 Junior Member Join Date: February 24, 2000 Posts: 10	1911 Colt A friend is looking for information on a Colt .45 that he owns. The markings on the slide read: Colts PT. F.A. MFG. CO. Hartford CT. USA Patented April 20, 1897 Sept 9, 1902 Dec 19, 1905 Feb 14, 1911 United States Property The serial # is: 2xx It has retained about 70% of it's blue. The magazine with the gun has a lanyard ring attached. He is wondering about the approximate value, whether or not he should shoot it, and any history. He is also wondering if the firearm has any antique value or value due to the low serial #. Thanks in advance for the information.