M1911A1 value these days? (see pics)

[Tydogg123]

Hey fellow ODT'ers. This listing is to get a pulse on what the firearms below are going for these days. (three-fiddy, right!?!?) They were inherited from my grandfather who served in the Army.
Guns are NOT FOR SALE yet - just trying to get some fair market estimates of value before I list individually at a later date. Thanks!

M1911A1 US Army (Firearm #1)
Remington Rand Inc
Syracuse, NY
SN: 1502xxx
Markings: FJA (under slide release), K (right side upper trigger guard), U (right side lower trigger guard)
Notes: Trigger modification, raised sights, 1 unmarked mag

M1911A1 US Army (Firearm #2)
Colt’s PT.F.A MFG. CO
Hartford, CT
SN: 1657xxx
Markings: GHD (under slide release), P (by mag release), K, (left side upper trigger guard), 41 (ride side upper trigger guard)
Notes: 1 mag marked C-S, US Boyt 44 leather holster

.38 Special Revolver (Firearm #3)
Smith & Wesson
SN: 8263xx (bottom of grip frame)
Markings: S (on cylinder), 8263xx (cylinder), (big) 3, 9879, 3 (inside frame, visible when cylinder open), S 8263xx (under barrel)
Notes: has Super Grip Adapter by Mershon Co. Inc., leather holster marked 3-38-6, custom(??) sites with chipped paint, extra set of S&W grips

 

[Retired Army]

If I am correct the .45’s were made in 1943 and 1944. Gunbroker has some in that age range listed at $1500.00 and way up. Didn’t look at completed sales. May give you an idea. Cool guns for sure. You could also pay for a letter from Colt that would give the important information. I did for one of mine. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

ETA there’s some knowledgeable S&W guys on here that can help on the revolver. Maybe Leatherhead can’t remember for sure.

 

[alleycat]

Nice pistols! Have the 1911’s been refinished sir? It may be the pics but the finish looks a little dark

 

[Tydogg123]

Nice pistols! Have the 1911’s been refinished sir? It may be the pics but the finish looks a little dark

Negative (to my knowledge) has any finish work been done - all sat in a nice indoor safe for 50+ years. Last year #2 made it to a gunsmith for a thorough cleaning and function test. #2 has a good scratch around the trigger, just below slide release. #1 has surface wear along slide that's most likely from trips in and out of a holster.

 

[alleycat]

Negative (to my knowledge) has any finish work been done - all sat in a nice indoor safe for 50+ years. Last year #2 made it to a gunsmith for a thorough cleaning and function test. #2 has a good scratch around the trigger, just below slide release. #1 has surface wear along slide that's most likely from trips in and out of a holster.

That’s wonderful. Both were made in 1944, should go for 1400 and up for each, there may be small things with the parts that could drive the value higher. Here’s a website that may help http://www.coolgunsite.com/

 

[Tydogg123]

Thank you, alleycat ! I appreciate the info very much.

 

[speednut]

Very cool pistols! Wish I could help on value but can"t. I have never seen a S&W 38 with that sight on it before. Subscribed for the info and values.

 

[landsknecht]

This site might be useful regarding the 1911's: https://sightm1911.com/