dhuze
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My brother is sick and needs to sell some stuff. We are trying to get an honest price on a 1911A1. Made in 1944. It has been reblued but is otherwise in very good condition. Here are some pictures.
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The "olt's pt fa" visible in one of the photos is an additional clue.I'm guessing is a colt due to script used on serial.
you need to really check the actual "Sold" auctions. Then watch to make sure its not relisted a week later... I got all flustered. I want a WWII erra 1911 but im not sure if I want a refinished one?I've seen 1944 1911a1 colts reblued in the $1000.00 +- range on GB.
If it was a 1942 dated gun I would give you a grand for it to match my 1942 garand!It appears to be in good shape (at least externally) but just as others have pointed out, the re-blueing removes it from the "collectors" area. It's now more of an old gun, albeit in good shape. However the audience of 1911 collectors and fans runs a wide gamut and there are undoubtedly many who would pay a higher price just because "It's a REAL 1911." A lot depends upon how fast you need the money. You could probably get at least $1,000 for it if you are patient and market it well.
The "olt's pt fa" visible in one of the photos is an additional clue.
Seen alot of mixed slides and frames after refinish
I don't think the market is as strong as others do for a reblue. I think it's a $600-$800 piece.
You may be underestimating the "I want/need it!" factor of too many people who want/need things. And have more money than business sense.
Good on you.
Like I said, I would buy that gun if the price were right and I'm sure it'll be a great shooter. Post up photos once the phosphate job is complete!
Love those Colts. My boss has one made in 1961, S/N 289XXX-C. Original 100% factory. Unfired. He wants me to clean it for him to go back into storage as it has been for 53 yrs. No way am I going to take it apart. Just a light coat of oil in the bore and that's it. Jack.