Colt 1911 Series 80 value

[65coop]

First post here, and Thanks for the add!

I have a 1911 that I bought new back in 2008, that has never been fired (impulse buy). Its been sitting in the safe since new, I actually forgot it was in there..

I was reorganizing the safe and came across it this past weekend, I thought it was an empty box and was pleasantly surprised to find it was not! Haha

I've looked online to see what the present value is and have seen prices from $700 - $1400.. Does anyone know of a place that could give me a solid appraisal in the Houston area?

It's Blued Colt 1911 Commander Series 80, with everything that came as new / Blue hard case, manuals, test casing, 2 colt magazines, lock...

The True Gun Value website has it listed as $1103.96 (used), this one has never been fired (except for the 1 test casing), so I'm guessing it would be considered "new"?

 

[baboon]

It should rate NIB, but it would have to be inspected for handling marks! I had a NIB Colt Python that had wear on the one side of the cylinder where it rubbed on the box from 40 years of opening & closing a drawer. The cardboard was just abrasive enough to screw it's value!

 

[CharlieWH2O]

Is this just a slick way to get around the minimum post count before you can use the classifieds or are you really that curious? To me it's worth what someone is willing to pay you for it. Collector's Firearms in Houston for an insurance appraisal.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Sam Colt]

 

[Army 1911]

It is used but could rate as new in box. Once it leaves the store, it's used even if never fired.

 

[oldag]

Look at ads in various places, see what NIB Series 80's are selling for. That will give you some idea.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Haven't read the rules have you?

 

[65coop]

Is this just a slick way to get around the minimum post count before you can use the classifieds or are you really that curious? To me it's worth what someone is willing to pay you for it. Collector's Firearms in Houston for an insurance appraisal.

Simply curious. There are a lot more simple ways to get post count up..

I've taken it to a local gun store for appraisal, 1 guy in the gunsmith department estimated ~$750 and a salesman (in the same store) estimated $1100..

Its not for sale.

And thanks for the Collectors Firearms suggestion, I had forgotten about them.

 

[65coop]

Look at ads in various places, see what NIB Series 80's are selling for. That will give you some idea.

I have, they are all over the board.. Most if not all, have seen the range many, many times in the last 13 years though..

 

[65coop]

Haven't read the rules have you?

You mean these? https://www.texasguntalk.com/threads/forum-rules-and-code-of-conduct.64/

Did I miss one regarding talking about firearms on the "Texas Gun Talk" forums?..

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Another one ready to argue.

 

[Moonpie]

That's a pretty gun OP.

Needs some stag grips tho.

 

[65coop]

Another one ready to argue.

Argue? No... Just wondering what rule I broke..

 

[65coop]

That's a pretty gun OP.

Needs some stag grips tho. View attachment 283928

At this point, its lasted this long unfired and unmodified.. I hate to do anything with it.. Save it for my grandson?

 

[Axxe55]

Argue? No... Just wondering what rule I broke..

First of all, welcome to TGT.

Second, the reference is that too many "noobs" to TGT have tried using a first post very similar to your's, to skirt the rules regarding using the Classifieds. So some of us tend to be a bit wary of such first posts.

If you are not trying the skirt the rules and not looking to sell, then please disregard.

 

[Moonpie]

At this point, its lasted this long unfired and unmodified.. I hate to do anything with it.. Save it for my grandson?

It's an all steel Colt. You can't wear it out with a few rounds to break it in.
Iff'n my PeePaw had given me a Colt 1911 I wouldn't of cared if it had purple grips.
A quality pair of stags or bone make it unique and he will be thrilled to receive it. Don't forget a nice holster too! El Paso Saddlery makes some beautiful 1911 holsters.

 

[oldag]

I have, they are all over the board.. Most if not all, have seen the range many, many times in the last 13 years though..

If they have seen the range, they are not NIB.

So you will come up with a range of values. Set your price at the lower end if you need to sell. Set your price at the upper end if you want to see if a sucker is out there. Or in the mid range.

 

[65coop]

First of all, welcome to TGT.

Second, the reference is that too many "noobs" to TGT have tried using a first post very similar to your's, to skirt the rules regarding using the Classifieds. So some of us tend to be a bit wary of such first posts.

If you are not trying the skirt the rules and not looking to sell, then please disregard.

Thank you for the welcome!

I get it, I'm a member of several forums and have seen exactly what you're talking about - all good!

Like I mentioned, its not for sale, I was just trying to start a conversation..

 

[65coop]

It's an all steel Colt. You can't wear it out with a few rounds to break it in.
Iff'n my PeePaw had given me a Colt 1911 I wouldn't of cared if it had purple grips.
A quality pair of stags or bone make it unique and he will be thrilled to receive it. Don't forget a nice holster too! El Paso Saddlery makes some beautiful 1911 holsters.

Certainly can't disagree with that!