Help Needed Looking for a WW II Colt 1911 from 1943 #1092412 sold to Hillcrest Gun Shop in Needham

[Dressed to Kill]

Hello everyone

Let me preface this by saying I know it's a long shot however it wouldn't hurt to ask. A good friend of mine just lost his grandfather who was a World War 2 vet Daniel J. Coyle - Obituary - Mansfield, MA / Dedham, MA - Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home | CurrentObituary.com We got to talking about him selling most of his firearms in the early 80s to fund his anniversary to his wife. He was saying he would love to get his 1911 back. I know it's like finding a needle in a stack of needles but I figured it might still be in the state. He sold the guns to Hillcrest Gun Shop 29 Smith street in Needham ,Ma. So by chance does anyone here have this Colt 1911 #1092412? It holds great sentimental value to his grandson would love to buy it back.

Thank you for your help.

 

[DJBrad]

Oh man do tears flow out for prices given to him for those relics.

Hope for the best in someone finding this post who owns that Colt.

 

[radioman]

Good luck to you. I hope he finds it.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Good luck to you. I hope he finds it.

X2

Bob

 

[ISOTOX]

Good Luck...

 

[rogzballz]

Hope you find it!

 

[MarkT]

$75! Ouch. I wish him luck in finding it. I'll ask my wife to pray to Saint Anthony. I don't pray, but this usually works for her.

 

[hv55maxx]

wow good luck. that would be a cool piece of family history to get back.

 

[Drix]

You might consider adding the gun to the HotGunz database, that way if someone had the thought to check it they might be able to get in touch with you where you could then explain the situation.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

If it was sold to a gun shop, it's in the system. You could call Boston ATF and see if you can sweet talk them into doing a trace. The trace would have to start at the gun shop who probably sold it. Is the shop still in business? Have you talked to them? Jack.

 

[Dressed to Kill]

Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate it.

 

[RHJJ]

Good luck , I wish I had my first gun back.

 

[Dressed to Kill]

If it was sold to a gun shop, it's in the system. You could call Boston ATF and see if you can sweet talk them into doing a trace. The trace would have to start at the gun shop who probably sold it. Is the shop still in business? Have you talked to them? Jack.

That's a good idea. The shop isn't in business anymore apparently I Googled the address and it looks like a private residence now.

 

[bullseye]

Good luck in the hunt, 75 bucks, WOW!!
Call the ATF, they have all the serial numbers and owners in their registry.





Sarc/!

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Good luck in the hunt, 75 bucks, WOW!!
Call the ATF, they have all the serial numbers and owners in their registry.

Is this something New? Jack.

 

[H-minus]

I'd give anything to have my Grandfather's WW2 guns. Grandma was a typical Mass liberal though and made him melt them down back in the 70s.

I hope you find it. Not sure if the ATF would cooperate unless you have a friend at the bureau.

 

[greencobra]

Good luck , I wish I had my first gun back.

and the 2nd...and the 3rd...and the...………..

 

[JayCaliber]

$75! Ouch. I wish him luck in finding it. I'll ask my wife to pray to Saint Anthony. I don't pray, but this usually works for her.

That prayer has worked for me multiple times.

... best of luck finding it.

 

[bullseye]

Is this something New? Jack.

Forgot the sarc tag!

 

[Radtekk]

I hope you find it. Not sure if the ATF would cooperate unless you have a friend at the bureau.

Paging Atilla... Not that I think he'd help...