Any idea what the value of this Colt 1911 is?

[lovemachine]

Over a year ago, I asked about this Colt 1911: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...t-can-you-guys-tell-me-about-colt-1911-a.html
At the time, my father was more interested in the history of the handgun.

Would anyone here know what the value of it would be?

There are more pictures in the thread I linked above.

 

[nra4ever]

Looks like about $850 to $1000 if you really want to sell it or you can list it for $2500 and sit on it for the next ten years. Good time to sell before CMP dumps the surplus on the market. O

 

[Cameramonkey]

I dont know what its worth, but it sure is pretty. Rough, but elegant.

If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, assuming for insurance purposes because you wouldnt sell a family heirloom, right?????

Pony up the $100 for the history (per the other thread). Small price to pay to know its true history.

 

[Gunaria]

Does this come with a two tone magazine?

 

[halfmileharry]

Without a hands on look to confirm components I'll value it around $1,500.
Minimum of $1,200 and as high as $1,800.
I've watch two sell lately for more than that.
I figure it's worth what someone will pay for it.

 

[lovemachine]

I dont know what its worth, but it sure is pretty. Rough, but elegant.

If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, assuming for insurance purposes because you wouldnt sell a family heirloom, right?????

Pony up the $100 for the history (per the other thread). Small price to pay to know its true history.

Not a family heirloom, no sentimental value. Just an old gun my dad owns that's pretty cool.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Ohhh, you don't want a ratty old antique like that....I'll trade you a shiny new Glock for it.........


Love the old handguns with a history.

 

[Leadeye]

Really tough to tell from the photos as marking and condition can be everything with these guns. Bottom dollar on GB would be about $1K today, you really need to have it examined by somebody good with 1911A1 history.

 

[lovemachine]

Really tough to tell from the photos as marking and condition can be everything with these guns. Bottom dollar on GB would be about $1K today, you really need to have it examined by somebody good with 1911A1 history.

Anyone here in Indiana that could do that?

 

[lovemachine]

Well I registered and asked a question on the 1911 forum. I'm anxious to find out what they say...

 

[lovemachine]

Just in case anyone was still following this thread, here's what I found out from the guys on the 1911 forum...

https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=695849

 

[Birds Away]

Congrats, LM. Looks like you hit the jackpot.

 

[Birds Away]

I'll give you tree fiddy.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'll give you tree fiddy.

Dont be so cheap. That low price is insulting.


I'll give you $500.

But seriously, Glad you hit the jackpot.

 

[lovemachine]

I'll give you tree fiddy.

Dont be so cheap. That low price is insulting.


I'll give you $500.

But seriously, Glad you hit the jackpot.

LOL.

I'm not sure what my father wants to do, but I wouldn't be surprised if he tries to sell it.

 

[PGRChaplain]

If it was your Grandpa's keep it in the Family! Nothing better than an Heirloom Colt.

 

[lovemachine]

If it was your Grandpa's keep it in the Family! Nothing better than an Heirloom Colt.

Not a family heirloom. Grandpa bought it years ago.

Once I figure out gunbroker, I believe it'll be going on there.

 

[223 Gunner]

Gunbroker will be your best option, but a lot of people myself included would not buy that expensive of a firearm from someone that has no feedback.
I will not buy or sell to anyone on GB without a feedback of at least 5 on the more expensive stuff I sell from time to time.
Cheaper stuff is non issue.

Here is my current feedback on GB: GunBroker.com - View User Feedback: .223gunner

 

[Leadeye]

Great find, take pics and post them on GB of all the important numbers the 1911 board guys have given you. Real value in guns like this are in the details.

 

[Boiled Owl]

Is Dad hurting for cash?
Otherwise I'd keep the gun my Grandpa bought. As we can see by the value...it's keeping up with inflation nicely!