Whats it worth.

[Logan09]

I know next to nothing about colts. But to me that is to "mint" to be almost 100 years old. Also, I'm pretty sure the loop mags seized production in 1915-16.

[D-Man]

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Roughly speaking, What is the value of this 1911? Pic was sent from a friend and he wants me to buy it. Belonged to his father.

Your friend sent you a picture from a colt website.
Doubtful if not impossible that is the actual gun.

http://www.coltautos.com/1911.htm

[AxlMyk]

Have him send several pictures from different angles of THE gun in question.

[john.41]

Your friend sent you a picture from a colt website.
Doubtful if not impossible that is the actual gun.

http://www.coltautos.com/1911.htm

Nice, maybe someone is just jaking around.

[john.41]

Have him send several pictures from different angles of THE gun in question.

At least, the other side with the serial number.

[JohnJak]

I will be looking at the pistol next week.

[pscipio03]

If he's got an original one that looks exactly like that one, it's a catch. Pre 1924- trigger is long and it has a straight MSH.
Value? In that condition you can look at $4k+, but the 1911 market is a bit soft right now. I'm watching $4k WC and NHCs fetching about 75% of their worth. I mean Buds is selling SACs Pros right now. Took me almost 2 years to order one. Now, you can snag them up online for what I paid for mine.
However, as someone already pointed out, that's a stock photo. Generally, the roll marks are worn away to some degree. The older models like that one hold their roll marks a lot better than a 70 series, but you'll still see a lot of fading.
That magazine alone will be worth either about $200...or $20, depending on if it's an original or repro.

Bottom line, as others have pointed out, if your friend is claiming it's an original, take a good number of photos and post them here. If it is indeed the real McCoy, snag it up or let me know what he's wanting for it.
Not a shooter- the metal was a lot softer and far more prone to cracking than today's. But, you can bet it would get treated right.

[darkostoj]

That is a nice looking gun!