Colt 1911 Government Auction Price History

⊕ 25 Verified Sales Range: $1,100 – $160,000 Updated Jun 2026
$ Sale Price Summary
$1,100
Lowest Sale
$19,090
Average Sale
$160,000
Highest Sale

Based on 25 verified auction transactions. Prices reflect collector market values — antique, rare, or engraved examples typically command premiums over standard production pieces.

Auction Sale Records
Sale Date Hammer Price Estimate Auction Condition Lot
May 3, 2026 $1,900 $1,200 – $2,100 RIAC Premier Auction - May 2026 Very Good Lot 1030 →
May 3, 2026 $37,500 $2,000 – $4,300 RIAC Premier Auction - May 2026 New in Box Lot 1031 →
May 3, 2026 $7,000 $1,000 – $2,000 RIAC Premier Auction - May 2026 About New in Box Lot 1014 →
May 2, 2026 $60,000 $5,400 – $9,600 RIAC Premier Auction - May 2026 Fine Lot 1036 →
May 2, 2026 $3,750 $5,200 – $8,600 RIAC Premier Auction - May 2026 Fine Lot 1076 →
Dec 6, 2025 $2,000 $1,600 – $2,500 RIAC Premier Auction - December 2025 New in Box Lot 2054 →
Dec 6, 2025 $5,750 $4,200 – $8,300 RIAC Premier Auction - December 2025 Fine to Very Fine Lot 2086 →
Dec 5, 2025 $1,950 $1,400 – $2,700 RIAC Premier Auction - December 2025 Good Lot 2097 →
Dec 5, 2025 $3,100 $2,300 – $4,500 RIAC Premier Auction - December 2025 About New in Box Lot 2041 →
Sep 13, 2025 $6,250 $5,000 – $9,000 RIAC Premier Auction - September 2025 Very Fine Lot 4069 →
Sep 13, 2025 $3,200 $2,400 – $4,000 RIAC Premier Auction - September 2025 Good Lot 4024 →
Sep 13, 2025 $2,750 $2,100 – $3,300 RIAC Premier Auction - September 2025 NRA Very Good Lot 4095 →
Sep 13, 2025 $2,000 $1,500 – $2,900 RIAC Premier Auction - September 2025 About New in Box Lot 4100 →
Sep 12, 2025 $2,650 $2,000 – $3,800 RIAC Premier Auction - September 2025 NRA Very Good Lot 4050 →
Sep 12, 2025 $1,100 $800 – $1,400 RIAC Premier Auction - September 2025 Very Good to Fine Lot 4041 →
Aug 16, 2025 $95,000 $2,100 – $3,800 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 Very Good Lot 3010 →
Aug 16, 2025 $20,000 $4,200 – $8,700 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 Very Good Lot 3008 →
Aug 16, 2025 $160,000 $2,400 – $4,600 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 NRA Good Lot 3009 →
Aug 15, 2025 $19,000 $4,900 – $8,900 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 Fine Lot 3052 →
Aug 15, 2025 $2,750 $3,300 – $5,700 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 Excellent Lot 3027 →
Aug 15, 2025 $17,000 $3,800 – $6,000 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 Good to Very Good Lot 3041 →
Aug 15, 2025 $6,000 $950 – $1,900 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - August 2025 Excellent Lot 3025 →
Jun 20, 2025 $4,350 $3,100 – $5,700 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - June 2025 New in Box Lot 5036 →
Jun 20, 2025 $6,000 $4,300 – $7,300 RIAC Sporting & Collector Auction - June 2025 NRA Good Lot 5045 →
Apr 12, 2025 $6,250 $4,500 – $7,800 RIAC Premier Auction - April 2025 Fine Lot 6081 →

Hammer prices are realized sale amounts. Estimates shown where available. "View lot" links go to original auction house listings. Data from Heritage Auctions and Rock Island Auction Company.

Price At a Glance
$19,090
Average auction price

Low $1,100
High $160,000
Sales recorded 25

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