Colt MK IV Ser. 70 - The Firearms Forum

Silver72 · 05-16-2004, 07:17 AM

I'm considering selling my 2 1974 Colt MK IV Series 70s. Both produced in 1974 and they are 447 #s apart. Both have Colt boxes, but numbered to the guns. I doubt anyone would buy both so what would they each sell for. Both are as close to new as a used gun can get.

Xracer · 05-16-2004, 08:04 AM

I'd keep at least one of 'em, Silver. I've got a feeling that Series 70s Gov't Models are going to appreciate in value far more than the newer ones.......sort of like pre-'64 Winchester Model 70s.

The Blue Book value:

Government Model MKIV/Series 70 (Blue Finish):

100% - $925
98% - $700

Add 10% if in NIB condition, 20% for NIB with early two-piece box.

Silver72 · 05-16-2004, 09:28 PM

Thanks, good idea. Wouldn't be selling but my hobbie fund is to low.

mballai · 05-23-2004, 10:54 PM

A new Series 70 (the current production) goes for about $900. A collector might pay the same for the old gun, but the strong drive for the 70 was as a base gun to customize. The new series 70s are better than the original mechanically and most customizer gun buyers can now get a really good gun with most of the work already done for maybe a little more money.

All considered, I'd say you probably won't fetch more than about $800 per gun. But there is always someone with deep pockets if you are patient.

05-16-2004, 07:17 AM	#1
Silver72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 542	Colt MK IV Ser. 70 I'm considering selling my 2 1974 Colt MK IV Series 70s. Both produced in 1974 and they are 447 #s apart. Both have Colt boxes, but numbered to the guns. I doubt anyone would buy both so what would they each sell for. Both are as close to new as a used gun can get. -->

05-23-2004, 10:54 PM	#4
mballai Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 7	A new Series 70 (the current production) goes for about $900. A collector might pay the same for the old gun, but the strong drive for the 70 was as a base gun to customize. The new series 70s are better than the original mechanically and most customizer gun buyers can now get a really good gun with most of the work already done for maybe a little more money. All considered, I'd say you probably won't fetch more than about $800 per gun. But there is always someone with deep pockets if you are patient. __________________ Three Precious Metals: Gold, Silver and Lead

05-16-2004, 08:04 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	I'd keep at least one of 'em, Silver. I've got a feeling that Series 70s Gov't Models are going to appreciate in value far more than the newer ones.......sort of like pre-'64 Winchester Model 70s. The Blue Book value: Government Model MKIV/Series 70 (Blue Finish): 100% - $925 98% - $700 Add 10% if in NIB condition, 20% for NIB with early two-piece box.

05-16-2004, 09:28 PM	#3
Silver72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 542	Thanks, good idea. Wouldn't be selling but my hobbie fund is to low.