Author Topic: Question: Colt "ACE" .22 LR (Read 959 times)

lgm270 · « **on:** December 02, 2004, 12:59:07 AM »

Anyone have an opinion about the VALUE of a Colt "ACE" .22 LR (i.e. 1911 with .22 cal. barrel). Vintage 1970-1980. This is the old trigger, not the new "improved" version of the 1980's. Comes w/extra magazines.

Any opinions? Thanx..

Mikey · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2004, 03:23:09 AM »

Igm270 - I think that may be worth whatever you can get it for. Check e-bay for some possible price ranges but I would expect 'to pay' for that. Sorry I couldn't give you a $ figure. Mikey.

Iowegan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2004, 01:00:50 PM »

There is a Colt Ace Conversion kit and a Colt Ace complete gun. The original conversion kits (only 112 made) run from $1200~$5000, depending on sights, condition, Colt box, etc. The later model Ace Conversion kits go for $200~$500, also depending on condition , box, and Series.

The Pre-war Ace guns are quite scarce and can bring $1000 more than the same vintage 45 ACP gun. The later Post-War Ace Service model goes for about $200 more than a 45 ACP of the same vintage and condition. The frames for these guns were sold with the gun, not sold as a conversion unit.

Magazines are valuable also. The conversion kit comes with one mag so add about $40~$50 for each additional Colt magazine in excellent condition..

Give us a little more info please. Series? Commander? Full size? Box and accessories? Condition?

Vern Humphrey · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2004, 06:53:45 AM »

Is this a .45 with a conversion kit mounted, or did it leave the factory as a .22? That makes a big difference in price.