To: Strac6; TNoldman; clee1
Don't listen to them: any original 1911 is worth a lot. One in original finish would be rare - they had a dull blue job back then, not grey Parkerizing - but even an arsenal refinished one would be worth good money. An original in as-issued condition would be worth upwards of $3,000 - $5,000. A rebuilt 1911 with arsenal stamps showing the rebuild would still be worth more than $1,500 - $2,000.
Anybody at all who claims that an original 1911 is "only worth $500" is either completely uninformed or trying to gyp you down so he can get it cheap.
Defies belief that anyone would think that a Colt made 1911 would become "dangerous" to shoot even after a century. It is an excellent, robust design and they will live on long after these cheesy copies are in a landfill.
17 posted on
08/06/2017 7:11:25 PM PDT by
Chainmail
(A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
To: Chainmail
Lots of “ifs” in your post. You are assuming arsenal rebuilds. I am assuming unit level replacement of parts, and a thoroughly used slide/grip set. IF the original slide/grip are still together.
My “ifs” are far more likely than yours....
20 posted on
08/06/2017 7:17:37 PM PDT by
clee1
(We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and I'm tired of smiling.)
To: Chainmail
If it’s been screwed with enough or Bubba’d, then yes a 1911 can be worth only a few hundred.
27 posted on
08/06/2017 9:02:36 PM PDT by
M1903A1
("We shed all that is good and virtuous for that which is shoddy and sleazy... and call it progress")
To: Chainmail
Finally, someone speaks with knowledge and understanding of the subject at hand...
46 posted on
08/07/2017 4:28:06 PM PDT by
Raven6
(Psalm 144:1 and Proverbs 22:3)
To: Chainmail; Strac6
What he said.
Check a reputable auction house for true value.
52 posted on
08/09/2017 12:21:09 AM PDT by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus sum -- "The Taliban is inside the building")
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