Colt 1911 WW1 commerative - The Firearms Forum

lonewolf204 · 07-22-2011, 11:12 AM

I was out gun lookin the other day and came across a Colt 1911 WW1 Comemorative that had been shot some by the previous owner.

It is priced pretty cheap since the collectors value went down the tube. I was wondering if these guns were actually made to shoot or just to look at. It was very tight and clean with a few handling marks. I don't think it has ever been disembled. All coments welcome, Just lookin for honest opions. Thanks

Double D · 07-22-2011, 11:27 AM

They are fine to shoot. They are usually overpriced and not worth the money but if you got one for a good price, nothing wrong with that. I would shoot it though. Even when they are unfired, I dont think they really climb that much in value, since the purchase price is usually more than what they are worth. But, someone else may beg to differ. This may not be true in every case.

Juker · 07-22-2011, 11:32 AM

If it's a Colt 1911, and a good price, I'd sure buy it to shoot.

What was the asking price?

lonewolf204 · 07-22-2011, 11:50 AM

Asking $700.00 But I think he'll take a lot less. He's had it for sale at least 6 months with no interest.

Juker · 07-22-2011, 11:53 AM

For me, a Colt's a Colt, no matter what's engraved on it. There was a thread here recently about commemorative Colts and their relative value vs. number produced.

$700 or less for a barely-fired Colt is a bargain to me, no matter what's engraved on it. (I should add, I don't purchase collectable firearms.)

lonewolf204 · 07-22-2011, 12:00 PM

If I own it I shoot it. Shootin is the reason for buyin in my opinion.

Double D · 07-22-2011, 12:03 PM

I would probably buy it for 700.00 but would try for less.

Juker · 07-22-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf204

If I own it I shoot it. Stootin the reason for buyin in my opinion.

Stootin?

lonewolf204 · 07-22-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Juker

Stootin?

Ok, you got me I'm not the best typest or speller.

Juker · 07-22-2011, 12:16 PM

Stootin: What Dinty Moore comes in.

ka64 · 07-22-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Juker

For me, a Colt's a Colt, no matter what's engraved on it. There was a thread here recently about commemorative Colts and their relative value vs. number produced.

$700 or less for a barely-fired Colt is a bargain to me, no matter what's engraved on it. (I should add, I don't purchase collectable firearms.)

AMEN BROTHA, Can't beat a PONY.......

Double D · 07-22-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf204

Ok, you got me I'm not the best typest or speller.

Dont let em bother ya wolf. I gotta check everything I write! I know Juker is waitin to pounce!

Juker · 07-22-2011, 03:13 PM

lonewolf204 · 07-22-2011, 03:15 PM

No bother I would do the same if I had the chance.

I posted some pics of my new purchase in the what's worth thread to try and find out how old it is.

07-22-2011, 11:12 AM	#1
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 790	Colt 1911 WW1 commerative I was out gun lookin the other day and came across a Colt 1911 WW1 Comemorative that had been shot some by the previous owner. It is priced pretty cheap since the collectors value went down the tube. I was wondering if these guns were actually made to shoot or just to look at. It was very tight and clean with a few handling marks. I don't think it has ever been disembled. All coments welcome, Just lookin for honest opions. Thanks __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak! --> Last edited by lonewolf204; 07-22-2011 at 11:30 AM..

07-22-2011, 11:27 AM	#2
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,062	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative They are fine to shoot. They are usually overpriced and not worth the money but if you got one for a good price, nothing wrong with that. I would shoot it though. Even when they are unfired, I dont think they really climb that much in value, since the purchase price is usually more than what they are worth. But, someone else may beg to differ. This may not be true in every case. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

07-22-2011, 11:32 AM	#3
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative If it's a Colt 1911, and a good price, I'd sure buy it to shoot. What was the asking price? __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

07-22-2011, 11:50 AM	#4
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 790	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative Asking $700.00 But I think he'll take a lot less. He's had it for sale at least 6 months with no interest. __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak!

07-22-2011, 11:53 AM	#5
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative For me, a Colt's a Colt, no matter what's engraved on it. There was a thread here recently about commemorative Colts and their relative value vs. number produced. $700 or less for a barely-fired Colt is a bargain to me, no matter what's engraved on it. (I should add, I don't purchase collectable firearms.) __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

07-22-2011, 12:00 PM	#6
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 790	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative If I own it I shoot it. Shootin is the reason for buyin in my opinion. __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak! Last edited by lonewolf204; 07-22-2011 at 12:08 PM..

07-22-2011, 12:03 PM	#7
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,062	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative I would probably buy it for 700.00 but would try for less. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder. Last edited by Double D; 07-22-2011 at 12:04 PM..

07-22-2011, 12:16 PM	#10
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative Stootin: What Dinty Moore comes in. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

07-22-2011, 03:13 PM	#13
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative . __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

07-22-2011, 03:15 PM	#14
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 790	Re: Colt 1911 WW1 commerative No bother I would do the same if I had the chance. I posted some pics of my new purchase in the what's worth thread to try and find out how old it is. __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak!