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16867 - Military M1911A1 National Match Pistol
6/12/2026
Richard North Port Florida

Maker: Colt, Model: 1911, Caliber: 45 ACP, Barrel Length: 5, Finish: Handgun - Parkerized, SN: 906026

Markings:
T SA NM P FJA The barrel lug also is marked NM but a different serial number thats on the frame.

Question:
I believe what I have is a 45 auto used by the US Army Pistol Team as I was told by my Grandfather. I would like to know its value so I could sell it at a reasonable price. 941 416-4468

Answer:
Richard- Thanks for contacting Antique and Collectable Firearms and Militaria Headquarters.

Your gun sounds like a military M1911A1 National Match pistol converted from a standard WW2 service model made by Ithaca (based on serial number and FJA inspector marks).

These could have used slides made by Colt (or any source) and assorted other non-original parts like sights, triggers, hammers, grips, etc and possibly texturing added to the frames.

The market for these is a bit strange. Collectors are not very interested unless they are in excellent condition, preferably with some documentation, and every little detail correct for the year they were converted. Shooters are really picky about bore condition but don`t care much if sights have been upgraded, etc. Values for the military conversions are totally separate from the Colt Factory made Match pistols. It would take a detailed hands on inspection to be very helpful with value, but my guess would start somewhere in the $1000 range as a shooter up to $2500 if correct in collector condition. But, I really don`t pay much attention to these, so that is just my guess. It would be best to sign up for GunBroker.com and check the completed sales listings where a similar example has ACTUALLY SOLD, not one where they were asking $$$$ and no one bid on it.

Hope that helps.

16865 - 20 GA Wingmaster Pump
6/6/2026

Maker: Remington, Model: Wingmaster, Caliber: 20 GA, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: T015456X

Question:
My 10 GA Wingmaster pump Serial Number is T015456X. The date code appears to be LT17. I know I bought the shotgun new before I was married in 1976. Can you tell me the approximate date of manufacture.

Answer:
According to the Remington date codes explained at

https://remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/

the code LT indicates manufacture in February, 1970.

Hope that helps.

John Spangler

16861 - Winchester Model 670
6/1/2026
Shane Mindenmines mo 64769 us

Maker: Winchester, Model: 670, Caliber: 30-06, Barrel Length: 22, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: G1308885

Question:
Can you give any info about this gun and what year it was made

Answer:
Shane, the Winchester Model 670 is an economy version of the popular model 70 that came with a hardwood pistol grip stock, 22 inch barrel, open sights and a non-hinged floorplate. Although it is a decent rifle for shooting and hunting purposes, the Model 670 never caught on with collectors like the Pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters did. The 670 was first cataloged for sale in 1967 and remained in production until 1973. Total manufacture is estimated to be under 300,000 total rifles. Information pertaining to the production runs for the 670 is at best speculative, as Winchester either did not maintain a serial number data base, or what data was retained has been lost or destroyed. Because of this, there is no way to know precisely when your rifle was produced.

16863 - Winchester Model 70, 225
6/1/2026
Ty

Maker: Winchester, Model: 70, Caliber: 225 Win, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: 711068

Question:
Hi, I have a right hand, heavy barrel Winchester Model 70, 225. With a Redfield scope. Serial number is 711068. I`?m looking to sell this gun or at least get the price that this gun would sell for. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Answer:
Ty - Sorry, we cannot allot help with that one. We just don`t pay much attention to Model 70s in their many variations. Your best bet is to look on GunBroker.com using the advanced search for completed sales and find comparable guns which actually sold. Don`t waste your time looking at any that did not get any bids because they did not sell.

Hope that helps. John Spangler

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