Rating and value of American Colt revolvers (ACP M1911)

If you own a Colt ACP revolver, and would like to know its value, and if you don't know, the period and model of your gun, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your weapon, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your property, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.  

Rating and value of Colt ACP revolvers

Colt ACP revolvers are highly sought-after by collectors. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on model and state of preservation. Nowadays, prices for these items can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Buyers from all over the world are interested in the sale of certain rare pieces. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €240 to €1,700 at the moment, a considerable difference but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these weapons. In 2016, a Colt M1911 revolver repainted by Antoinio Riello, semi-automatic and caliber 45 sold for €1,500, whereas it was estimated at between €1,500 and €2,500.

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History of Colt M1911 revolvers

The M1911 revolver, also known as the Colt ACP (automatic colt pistol), was the semi-automatic of the US Army for almost 75 years, until 1985. Most of these pistols were manufactured by the Colt gun factory in Connecticut. The pistol was used extensively by the armed forces of the West during both World Wars, and was America's prescription weapon of the First World War. It remained in use even longer than the French Saint Étienne revolver.

The pistol was designed by John Moses Browning, and production began in 1911. In 1926, it was subtly modified, and the Colt ACP revolvers produced were the M1911A1 (see first photo). Other gunmakers began making Colt pistols, including the Singer Company and Remington Rand. These manufacturers would influence the pistol's current value on the auction market.

A license is granted to the Norwegian Kongsberg factory.

The Colt ACP quickly became a popular weapon on the American firearms market, and there are many copies and weapons inspired by this model.

The success of Colt ACP revolvers   

Colt ACP revolvers are very popular at auction, as they are in demand as collector's items. Production was relatively consistent, as this was a weapon produced for the army, which explains why prices don't exceed €2,000.

The Colt M1911, for example, appears in Ridley Scott's The Black Hawk and Apocalypse Now. It can also be seen in Johann Sfar's biopic of Gainsbourg.  

Reasons to auction a Colt ACP revolver  

If you own a Colt M1911 revolver, or any other model, and don't know how to sell it, auctions are one solution. Many collectors are looking for older models.

These objects are not just weapons, but a historical testimony to the scientific evolution of American weapons design.

Knowing the value of a Colt revolver    

If you own a Colt revolver from any period and would like to know its value, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.