Help on value of a 1911

[Uncle Alvah]

Seems like everybody is sleeping over at Accurate Reloading so I thought I'd try my luck here .
I am trying to get a rough idea of the value of an old 1911.
Very little finish, markings are poor. Colt Made, I believe the last patent date on the slide was 1913, serial n 2xx xxx. My knowledge of pistols is about zip so any info appreciated. Gun is complete and functions fine I'm told, just kinda beat. Thanks!

 

[stans]

That really is not enough information. A serial number of 2xxxxx means the receiver was made somewhere from 1917 to 1918. What other markings are on this pistol? Are all of its parts original? Just how much finish is remaining? Pictures really help. This could be a $250 parts gun or it could be a $1000 rarity.

 

[Uncle Alvah]

First, thanks for the reply. I'll see if I can get a couple pics. This is a favor for a friend so I'm going sort of second-hand here. Belonged to his Dad who had it from when he was in the service. I would say the gun has maybe 15-20% original finish. Markings are faint. For instance, "Colt" is not visible at all, but part of the word "Hartford" is. The grips are wooden with a stenciled 3 digit number that I assume is from an armory? I could not find any markings on the clip, but he's had this thing for years just as a souvenir so my guess is its original. I'll work on the pics. Is there anywhere particular that we should look for markings on this gun? Thanks again!