US Army M1911 Springfield Armory - Likely value?

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Someone passed away and lucky one in the family ended up with this piece. Nah not me but a good lad. Functions very well (new springs) and shoots great.

No clue on how a US gun ended up in a Canadian soldier's hands, but he brought it back after the war (2nd I think) and it appears it was kept in a box since - no one knew he had this. Would have been nice to know if the business end was presented to a few Nazis but the stories are gone with the deceased.

Anyway, from the serial number (736xx), I understand it was manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1914, from a lot of 11,285 pistols.


It is not for sale, the heir likes his "vintage" guns. The question he has is value.
Based on the 2 pictures below, does anyone have an idea of the market value of this shooter?


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I would throw out an uneducated $2,000.00 - $3,500.00 if all original parts/springs are still intact, really it's worth as much as someone wants to pay. It is likely worth more down in the US as it's a Springer et all. If there is any provenance ? Could be worth substancially more. For more precise examples and referencing, search Joe salter and gun broker

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What is truly amazing is the intrinsic qualities of both the design and manufacturing: after more than 100 years and 2 WW (and new recoil spring), the darn thing still work and shoot like a recent 1911.
 
gravis said:
I would throw out an uneducated $2,000.00 - $3,500.00 if all original parts/springs are still intact, really it's worth as much as someone wants to pay. It is likely worth more down in the US as it's a Springer et all. If there is any provenance ? Could be worth substancially more. For more precise examples and referencing, search Joe salter and gun broker

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Thanks for the input Gravis.

I'm no expert, but the wear and color on all parts leads me to believe they likely are original. Buddy replaced the recoil spring but kept the original one, just in case..

Provenance: from what was pieced together, the grandparent brought it back once demobilized. Not a word on how he got it. No one in the family knew he had it. That said I'm told many came back with all kinds of "souvenirs".

I did notice from Canadian collectors that Canadian issue or manufactured 1911 drew more interest (and value) than others versions. Still curious on local market value.
 
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