depends on mfg. date and condition. age can be found with serial number. condition has to do with finish and how much original it is. for value check with Felix WITH a serial number: felix@bedians.com
made by Colt in 1945
The Colt .45 was issued to the army after trials in 1873 and manufactured by the Colts manufacturing Company.
check out: proofhouse.com/colt/index.html
Whatever you are willing to pay--colt is a true value gun and resale is tops
Requires professional appraisal
Possibly the initials of the person it was issued to.
$2500 to $3500 if Unfired and in locking wood case as originally issued.
value depends on overall condition..............
value of any firearm depends on overall condition..........................
Proofhouse.com has Colt sn data. Value will depend on condition, box, papers, etc..
value depends on overall condition.....................
100-1000 or more depending on specifics