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.
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.