[chainsaw]

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I would like to know the fair market value of this colt 1911 thx

 

[JohnnyP]

Photos not sharp enough to tell, but is that one of the Colt reissue Model 1911's, or a total restore/refinish?

 

[chainsaw]

It is a restoration by turn bull ?


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[JohnnyP]

I don't have any experience in the resale value of Turnbull restorations, but the few that I have seen at auction don't bring anything like the investment in them. Depending on the condition of the donor pistol, I would think that the total investment in that pistol would be in the neighborhood of $3500/4000.

 

[chainsaw]

Ok thx. Gives me some I site. I really like the gun very cool


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[dogface6]

But - that's the 'investment' - not what it might actually sell for.

No matter who does the restoration - Colt or Turnbull, or someone else - it's always going to be a reblued, used pistol.

 

[chainsaw]

I think the rule of thumb will change on that Just. Saying


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[dogface6]

I don't...

Paying that sort of money doesn't turn back the clock, and takes away the originality - giving it a new coat.

 

[chainsaw]

I guess only time will lol


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[azshot]

Time already has told. Reblued and refinshed guns have been around since the 1950s. And they have been selling for much less than a comparable gun in that condition for half a century. They are basically worth what a 10-50% condition original is worth. You can "hope" a restored gun will go for the same as an original in 98% condition as long as you want...another 50 years. But you'll lose.

 

[JudgeColt]

That pistol looks like one of the reissues to me. What is the serial number?

 

[JohnnyP]

With the bad photos it isn't possible to tell if the parts were actually from a Model 1911 or if they are new manufacture. The roll markings are new.

 

[Oyeboten]

Roll Marks look 'raised' to me...but, better images would help.