Colt Series 70 value?
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bannockburn
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Appears to be a mix and match sort of gun, given the stainless slide with the blued frame and a number of aftermarket parts assembled by some unknown person. You can buy a new Colt Model 01991 from Bud's Gun Shop for $714. Personally I would pass on this, especially at that price.
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Steve H
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^^ thank you
It's a parts gun built to look like the old Combat Elite.
A parts gun, be the frame and slide genuine Colt or not, is only worth the sum of the parts which in this case would be no more than about $500 tops.
Any rebuild work I ever did on any gun ALWAYS had the original parts returned to the owner.
These original parts should ALWAYS accompany the firearm when sold.
If they are not included the gun, regardless of manufacture, becomes no more than a parts gun.
A parts gun, be the frame and slide genuine Colt or not, is only worth the sum of the parts which in this case would be no more than about $500 tops.
Any rebuild work I ever did on any gun ALWAYS had the original parts returned to the owner.
These original parts should ALWAYS accompany the firearm when sold.
If they are not included the gun, regardless of manufacture, becomes no more than a parts gun.
ApacheCoTodd
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Some points I would be leery of in the "ad".
Though it says factory rear sight - neither photo let's us know that they have not been damaged or modified, almost deliberately given the photo cropping.
The replaced parts represent the first tier of DIY "customization" with all that that implies.
Having no real cache - I would look to get into this particular gun for a number starting with a 5 assuming it to be a collection of running components only.
I don't know the guy, haven't seen this particular gun and have no axes to grind... or polish but, I have seen this gun's "twin" dozens (scores?) of times and nearly every one dissappointed.
Though it says factory rear sight - neither photo let's us know that they have not been damaged or modified, almost deliberately given the photo cropping.
The replaced parts represent the first tier of DIY "customization" with all that that implies.
Having no real cache - I would look to get into this particular gun for a number starting with a 5 assuming it to be a collection of running components only.
I don't know the guy, haven't seen this particular gun and have no axes to grind... or polish but, I have seen this gun's "twin" dozens (scores?) of times and nearly every one dissappointed.
Jim PHL
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In addition to the low buy price at Bud's I'm pretty sure Colt still has their $100 rebate going. $614 for a brand new Colt!
wow6599
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The OP asked about a Colt Series 70, not an 80?
You can get a NIB 70 (repro) from Bud's for $962.
You can get a NIB 70 (repro) from Bud's for $962.
A COLT Series 70 isn't a Repro, it is a Reissue...
$862 (if the $100 rebate still applies) still isn't bad for a new one minus the Swartz Safety.
bannockburn
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Not sure the OP was looking only for a Series 70 Model, just that he was seeking info on whether or not this particular Series 70 gun was a good buy or not.
wow6599
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Yeah, but every post seems to be pointing the OP in the direction of a 1991. Also, the Colt rebate is only on the 1991 Series 80.
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