Auto-ordinance (thompson)45acp value???

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I just got an auto-ordinance 1911 in a trade and I'm trying to find a ball park figure as to its value, its marked made in west hurley NY if that helps any. Traded a glock 21,, for it and a golden eagle reaper compound bow. I know what the bows worth so if the guns worth at least $350.00 I'm satisfied.. Thanks in advance for any help.
 
Not well made examples of the 1911. The brand new examples now made by Kahr Arms sell for under $500. Sorry for the bad news.
 
I'd say it's worth exactly how long it would take you to smash it flat with a 12-pound sledgehammer. Mine was total garbage; nothing but feeding and extraction problems despite much effort spent trying to fix it. I sold it for $150 with full disclosure to the purchaser.
 
My father-in-law has one I tried to buy for $350

He said "No"

The gun's value is what you and the other person decide it is.
What others think shouldn't matter
 
If you are comtemplating learning how to build/customize/accurize/just plain work on 1911s, it would be a worthwhile test subject.

Have you shot it? Does it run? That would determine if it was worth more than 300-350 bucks.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr
 
There are several well known problems with the AO among which are barrels that overhang the feed ramp and machining errors with the breechface. The former can be addressed with careful modification while the latter would cost more to fix than a new slide.

It's not that an Auto Ordnance can't be made to work, it's that function will always be a concern without correction. The real world says they're a bad bet and don't command much on the used market. If some folks believe value is in the eye of the beholder (in this case) then one or the other party is a sucker. Keep your conscience clear on this one with an explanation to potential buyers and keep the price reasonable.
 
I have one I've had for 20 years, never had a problem with it and it feeds anything. I wouldnt trade mine for a glock
 
I,ve ran 75 FMJ through it today and no failures , I will try some hollow points when I can, but overall I,m happy as i,ve always wanted to try a 1911 (never owned one) but I have to say my glocks take down a heck of a lot easier, but in time it will be second nature..
 
SORRY, if I was not clear enough ,didnt think I Said anything that hinted that I was a dealer (not sure why that would make any difference any way) will try to be less muddy from now on
 
I had a female Concealed Weapons Permit student bring one onto the range last Saturday for live fire qualifying. She held up the entire class with repeated fail to feed. It wouldn't run through three consecutive rounds without jamming. The friend she borrowed it from was also on the range and I told him I would give him $75 for it so I could use it in class solely to demonstrate single action and redundant safeties.
 
For the OP: as you can see, the West Hurley 1911s are well known for being inconsistent. Some of them are fine shooters, and some of them are complete trainwrecks.
 
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