1913 US navy issued colt 1911, serial number 43266. Has wear but is in good shape.
The gun was shipped in 1913 in a crate of 4,800 1911s to the USN verified via serial number documentation.
Dear William,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a Colt 1911 semi-automatic .45 ACP pistol. The serial number 43266 dated this gun into the year 1913.
This piece is in medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 800 to 1.500 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Georg