Colt 45 1911 (not an A1)

"desertdog5051" (desertdog5051)
09/03/2013 at 18:16 • Filed to: Guns

Totally not car related but some Oppos are gun lovers.

Recently acquired an early Colt model 1911 45 caliber pistol. This is the model produced from 1911 to 1924. After that it was called the 1911A1. Not the most accurate pistol made, but unique and getting rare. Cost? $45 dollars. Don't know what the market prices are now, but seemed like a good deal to me. Top pic is similar to mine.

DISCUSSION (42)

Jarrad E Truog > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:20

You paid 45.00 or that was the price then?

desertdog5051 > Jarrad E Truog
09/03/2013 at 18:21

That's what I paid. It was a friend who sold it to me cause he knew I loved it.

HammerheadFistpunch > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:22

I love the 1911, as a side note, I'm actually related to the man responsible for it, John Browning.

desertdog5051 > HammerheadFistpunch
09/03/2013 at 18:24

Wow!!

leicester > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:24

and it's not a paperweight?

Decay buys too many beaters > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:24

Wait, $45?!? NP!

Hell, you are likely going to spend more than that for enough ammo to supply a good day at the range.

HammerheadFistpunch > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:27

The browning store in Ogden is owned by a video production company that I work with now, but its still fun to go in and see the old workshop.

desertdog5051 > leicester
09/03/2013 at 18:27

Already shot it. A little rust in the barrel but shoots fine.

GasolineLollipop > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:27

$45.00? Wow thats a good price. Now you need to put some rounds down range with that beauty!

Casper > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:28

Wow, nice buy. I'm not a 1911 guy when it comes to shooting, but I would love to add one to the collection... especially for 45 bucks lol.

desertdog5051 > Decay buys too many beaters
09/03/2013 at 18:29

Oh, I forgot to mention it came with more that a hundred rounds (maybe 200) of custom loaded ammo

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:30

Wanna make a quick $100?

desertdog5051 > Casper
09/03/2013 at 18:30

Yeah, always wanted this one and when it was offered, I jumped on it.

SteyrTMP > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:31

Nice. I have a feeling he had no idea what he had.

While I'm no 1911 affectionado, if it is in decent shape, it's worth a lot.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/936366494/Remi…

desertdog5051 > GasolineLollipop
09/03/2013 at 18:31

Going to the shooting range this week with a friend.

6cyl > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:31

Damn thats the steal of the year

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:32

$45 for a .45, hehehe.

desertdog5051 > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
09/03/2013 at 18:32

I'm not that kinda guy. :)

6cyl > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:34

I love shooting a 1911. It's one of my favorite guns to shoot. There's just something about it.

Also: Nice price!

GasolineLollipop > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:34

Sounds like fun. That is one the most comfortable handguns to shoot. I can go through 100 rounds pretty quickly.

desertdog5051 > SteyrTMP
09/03/2013 at 18:34

I think he knew what he had, but He is getting older and knew I lusted after it. Friends, you know.

Decay buys too many beaters > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:35

I'll give you $60 for the lot!

...No? Oh well, I tried.

Crocket Bernet > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:36

Last I checked original 1911s were going for about $1800, so I'd say super nice price on this one. Although I haven't really checked in the last year or so since my father picked up his glock.

desertdog5051 > Decay buys too many beaters
09/03/2013 at 18:37

Not today my Oppo friend.

desertdog5051 > Crocket Bernet
09/03/2013 at 18:39

Yeah, I'm keeping it as part of my collection. Friend was just eliminating some excess in his collection and he knew I wanted it badly.

SteyrTMP > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:40

Yeah... there's an older guy battling cancer... he has a Vietnam amnestied Russian AK he took home... last time I checked, about 5-6 years ago, it was worth around 42k. Wish he'd give me that...

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:42

Not sure how you interpreted that, but I'm sure it wasn't what I meant lol.

I'm not a gun enthusiast by any means, nor even very knowledgeable, but I've fired a few of my friend's guns. He has some high end/rare H&K's, some other German and American stuff I forget. But the nicest handgun I ever fired was his dad's Ed Brown 1911. It literally felt like an extension of my hand that I could just point and hit the target. But I'm sure it cost a hell of a lot more than $45... 2nd nicest gun I ever fired was also a 1911 of some sort. I'd like to get a 1911 some day.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:43

That's like...you might as well have stolen it.

desertdog5051 > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
09/03/2013 at 18:47

Just joking with you. I'm pretty sure what you meant. Customized 45's can be really accurate. I will leave this one alone because it is original. I have other guns I can shoot if I want accuracy.

desertdog5051 > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
09/03/2013 at 18:49

He is getting older and is starting to thin out his collection. He knew I loved it, so he sold it to me for what he paid for it ??? years ago. Plus, he threw in a shitload of custom loaded ammo. Friends, you know.

newsmctado > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 18:51

My understanding is that the 1911 was actually a pretty accurate sidearm, even the early wwI models. It got a bad rap from soldiers over the years (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) because instead of purchasing and replacing them with new issues, they simply handed the same weapons through generations of soldiers. This resulted in some being issued weapons that had fired hundreds of thousands of rounds. The poor accuracy was more a result of worn barrels than an inherently inaccurate design.

Either way, still one of my favorite weapons. It's a very simple design for an automatic and you can't/don't want to argue with .45 cal.

desertdog5051 > newsmctado
09/03/2013 at 18:54

Yeah, have not distance shot it yet. That's coming. Pretty much going to be a weekend shooter and home defense piece. Why shoot more that one or two times at the dick that comes through the window?

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 19:19

Your username is looking more like Luckydog5051 than desertdog right now, haha. Great find man!

desertdog5051 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion
09/03/2013 at 19:36

Thanks man, could not turn down that deal. Would have paid much more, but friends. Got Lucky, I guess.

Kugelblitz > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 20:10

When this weapon was developed, S&W made a revolver for the same round. I have the revolver. .45ACP is a nice round. Great pull!

desertdog5051 > Kugelblitz
09/03/2013 at 20:15

Did not know that. Can you post picture of it?

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > desertdog5051
09/03/2013 at 20:40

Well they retail for $1000 new so I'll go ahead and say NP... You lucky son of a bitch.

Enginerrrrrrrrr > desertdog5051
09/04/2013 at 00:55

$45?!?!

Yeah it's because he is a friend. Otherwise that gun is ready to explode in your face or doesn't work at all.

I love my 1911. I paid $1300 for mine...

Kinja'd!!!

It's really accurate (better be for the price) and packs a good punch. For me a 9mm just doesn't have enough kick to feel like it is doing anything.

Kugelblitz > desertdog5051
09/04/2013 at 08:04

http://www.guns.com/2013/02/20/for…

desertdog5051 > Kugelblitz
09/04/2013 at 09:10

Fascinating. Learned something new.

desertdog5051 > Enginerrrrrrrrr
09/04/2013 at 09:12

Nice piece.

Kugelblitz > desertdog5051
09/04/2013 at 09:41

The revolver was a hand me down, a great great grandfather was issued it. Baltimore City Cop back in the 30's. The weapon is a hogleg, seriously.