Going Price for Rand 1911A1
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What do you want to do with it? They're a great old warhorse, but they made a lot of them, and they're sort of obsolete in the sights and trigger department. I can say this because the first centerfire pistol I ever shot (1959) was one of those, purchased from the old DCM for $17 at the time. My parents bought it from the original owner for me for Christmas, 1960 and I still have it. Bought another in 99% condition a couple of years later for a whole $45.
These days I get by with an SA Mil-Spec and it does fine.
Personally, I think it's kind of nuts what people want for stuff that you could once find all over the place. And I like 1911s better than most.
These days I get by with an SA Mil-Spec and it does fine.
Personally, I think it's kind of nuts what people want for stuff that you could once find all over the place. And I like 1911s better than most.
Brion,
The books have been a bit off from what I have seen lately. Without seeing the gun I couldn't tell you for sure. I've seen them go higher so it's not ridiculous but I always like to spend under book unless I really, really need it.
I used to strictly collect only GI 1911's but the market has went crazy. I am going to spout some blasphemy here I think all the GI 1911's are overpriced. IMHO the guns are not nearly rare enough to justify the craziness. Go ahead guys I know I'm gonna hear it about that statement.
P.S. In other craziness anyone bought an original SAA lately ---eeesh!
The books have been a bit off from what I have seen lately. Without seeing the gun I couldn't tell you for sure. I've seen them go higher so it's not ridiculous but I always like to spend under book unless I really, really need it.
I used to strictly collect only GI 1911's but the market has went crazy. I am going to spout some blasphemy here I think all the GI 1911's are overpriced. IMHO the guns are not nearly rare enough to justify the craziness. Go ahead guys I know I'm gonna hear it about that statement.
P.S. In other craziness anyone bought an original SAA lately ---eeesh!
Lone_Gunman
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I haven't seen one for less than $1500 in a long time... most are more like $1700-2000
XavierBreath
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I felt damned lucky when I bought my Remington Rand at a gun show for $1200 in January this year. The dealer knew me well, and I knew exactly how much he paid for it. I was standing there when he bought it. He knew he could sell it for $1500+ before the day was over, but he also knew he could potentially lose a lot of business I give him for doing so. He chose friendship over money. That's why I drop cash on his table at almost every show I attend.
Remington Rands are still available for $1000 or so from the rare uninformed seller. If you want to go ahead and buy a Remington Rand now, without looking forever and taking advantage of a widow, you had better start thinking $1500 or higher for an original gun with a decent amount of finish left.
I own quite a few 1911s of different variations too, including a couple of Springfield GI45s and a couple of Sistemas. I still wanted a M1911A1. Now I want a M1911. It's the history I want to hold as much as the gun itself.
I would go $1500 if the gun was absolutely 100% correct, if there was 90% or better finish remaining, and if any accessories were included. You have to remember that the latest Blue Book is at least two years behind the market, and these guns are drying up quickly.
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I would agree, but the market is driven by buyers, not sellers. The M1911s are being sold regularly enough at those prices to satisfy the market. I do not expect the prices to fall.
Remington Rands are still available for $1000 or so from the rare uninformed seller. If you want to go ahead and buy a Remington Rand now, without looking forever and taking advantage of a widow, you had better start thinking $1500 or higher for an original gun with a decent amount of finish left.
I own quite a few 1911s of different variations too, including a couple of Springfield GI45s and a couple of Sistemas. I still wanted a M1911A1. Now I want a M1911. It's the history I want to hold as much as the gun itself.
I would go $1500 if the gun was absolutely 100% correct, if there was 90% or better finish remaining, and if any accessories were included. You have to remember that the latest Blue Book is at least two years behind the market, and these guns are drying up quickly.
Here's mine:
2RCO,
I would agree, but the market is driven by buyers, not sellers. The M1911s are being sold regularly enough at those prices to satisfy the market. I do not expect the prices to fall.
One warning - and X-Breath knows what I mean. Before you lay down any big money ($1,500 and up is big for me) be sure you know what you are buying!
USGI 1911 and 1911A1 pistols did not have the maker's name stamped on the frame. People presume that the gun was made by whatever name is stamped on the slide, and this often isn't true. While it is next to impossible to duolicate the original blue used on 1911 models, refinishing the later 1911A1's that were Parkerized is easy and sometimes hard to detect. Parts such as grip and manual safeties, barrels, slide stops, mainspring housings, and magazine releases are sometimes incorrect replacements. The same is true of magazines. Those big-buck numbers only apply to a piece in 100% original condition.
While many may see these guns as overpriced, the truth of the matter is that the best ones continue to go up. The currently made guns may look the same, but on the used market the tend to lose value from what they cost in the first place. As you can see from the picture X-Breath posted, he not only has a valuable collectable, but an excellent shooter as well.
USGI 1911 and 1911A1 pistols did not have the maker's name stamped on the frame. People presume that the gun was made by whatever name is stamped on the slide, and this often isn't true. While it is next to impossible to duolicate the original blue used on 1911 models, refinishing the later 1911A1's that were Parkerized is easy and sometimes hard to detect. Parts such as grip and manual safeties, barrels, slide stops, mainspring housings, and magazine releases are sometimes incorrect replacements. The same is true of magazines. Those big-buck numbers only apply to a piece in 100% original condition.
While many may see these guns as overpriced, the truth of the matter is that the best ones continue to go up. The currently made guns may look the same, but on the used market the tend to lose value from what they cost in the first place. As you can see from the picture X-Breath posted, he not only has a valuable collectable, but an excellent shooter as well.
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