1968 Colt 1911

[TedKennedy]

I have inherited a few guns. Most I know about, some I don't. One of them is a Colt 1911 made in 1969. The original plastic grips self-destructed, it now sports generic wood grips. The rest of the gun is in great condition, and I will end up selling it. Where to get replacement grips? Will they add value? What's it worth with/without the original grips?

 

[Jgibs0321]

You can get grips for the multiple variants of 1911s from many places online and gunshows. Are you an online shopper?

 

[TerryP]

Numrich probably has reproductions

 

[n423]

Pics??

 

[TedKennedy]

 

[turkeyrun]

Saaàaaaaaaaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

To a serious collector, original grips may matter. Other than beautiful condition, I see nothing "special" about that piece, standard govt model and those grips are fine. Just my opinion, I've never been a pert, so not an expert, but that is a sweet example of a Colt Govt Model.

 

[retrieverman]

I don’t believe the grips will add a nickel of value to that gun, and as far as what it’s worth, old Colts are selling high right now. My suggestion is to list it for $2500.

 

[gas27man]

The Tulsa Wanenmachers gun show is coming up just about a month. Pretty much guaranteed to find a set of original grips there plus a big audience.

 

[jakeman]

The Tulsa Wanenmachers gun show is coming up just about a month. Pretty much guaranteed to find a set of original grips there plus a big audience.

@TedKennedy If you find a set out there, I need a set of originals as well. Go ahead on and get 2. I'm good for it!!

Seriously.

 

[grizzlywinmag]

It’s in nice condition, not great. Has a lot of edge wear and missing the original grips. Not likely to command as high as $2500. I’d guess around $1500 tops. Assuming you don’t have the original box etc.