I just inherited a .25 Colt automatic. It has a 5 digit serial of 79XXX. On the side it says, "COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U S A" and beneath that it says, "PAT'D AUG. 25, 1896, APR. 2, 1897, DEC. 22, 1903, JAN. 25,1910" The handgrips are mother of pearl with a medallion of a colt set into it.
I was wondering if someone could tell me what year it was produced. Additionally, I would like to know how much it is worth. Lastly, I've never tried to purchase 25 caliber ammunition, I was curious as to how difficult it is to find and how expensive it is. I'm much more interested in keeping the gun than selling it. I think it might need to be refurbished, it hasn't seen light in decades but it was stored indoors.
I would like to know where I can find information on refurbishing or where I could get replacement parts if necessary. I'm also curious as to how reliable a weapon it is. Sorry for all the questions, but this is the first gun I've owned that wasn't made during my own lifetime. I appreciate any help.
Peace
I was wondering if someone could tell me what year it was produced. Additionally, I would like to know how much it is worth. Lastly, I've never tried to purchase 25 caliber ammunition, I was curious as to how difficult it is to find and how expensive it is. I'm much more interested in keeping the gun than selling it. I think it might need to be refurbished, it hasn't seen light in decades but it was stored indoors.
I would like to know where I can find information on refurbishing or where I could get replacement parts if necessary. I'm also curious as to how reliable a weapon it is. Sorry for all the questions, but this is the first gun I've owned that wasn't made during my own lifetime. I appreciate any help.
Peace