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Mobat555
06-13-2012, 08:45
Whats the best way to get a custom built 1911's value assessed?
TFOGGER
06-13-2012, 08:48
Pick a reasonable number. Multiply it by your year of birth. Add 20%.
Mobat555
06-13-2012, 08:49
Pick a reasonable number. Multiply it by your year of birth. Add 20%.

Holy smokes I can retire early!
Gunner
06-13-2012, 08:53
Post up about it here get an idea or take it to gunsmoke.[Coffee]
Mobat555
06-13-2012, 08:59
Post up about it here get an idea

What are the best kind of pics to provide, assembled of course, but the gun open showing feed ramp etc? Accuracy can be tested by?

thanks.
RCCrawler
06-13-2012, 09:06
Post up about it here get an idea or take it to gunsmoke.[Coffee]

TFOGGER already told him how Gunsmoke comes up with their pricing.[ROFL1]


Pick a reasonable number. Multiply it by your year of birth. Add 20%.
lifeon2
06-13-2012, 09:16
I would start with the base. was it custom built on an already existing model or was it from the frame up?
Mobat555
06-13-2012, 09:17
Frame Up. Will take pics tonight
smcutter
06-13-2012, 10:34
There's only one way to assess an item's value, and that is to hold an auction. I'll give you $75, sight unseen.
spqrzilla
06-13-2012, 11:51
If an unknown gunsmith, its worth nothing more than a used .45. If a known gunsmith with a reputation, then it might be worth a quarter of what was put into it, if you are lucky.

People who think they can get back what they invested in a "custom" 1911 are sadly mistaken. And those 1911's sit in the gun store cabinet for years.
Mobat555
06-13-2012, 12:27
If an unknown gunsmith, its worth nothing more than a used .45. If a known gunsmith with a reputation, then it might be worth a quarter of what was put into it, if you are lucky.

People who think they can get back what they invested in a "custom" 1911 are sadly mistaken. And those 1911's sit in the gun store cabinet for years.

I think my situation is a touch different, the gun was built for a friend around 10 years ago by a smith at Ray Stafford Supply/Mile High Shooting park. My friend fell on hard times and sold it to me and I have had it ever since. I think no matter what happens I will get out of it what I bought it for, however I just want to know if its worth $400 or if I am dreaming $1000.
SideShow Bob
06-13-2012, 13:10
Probably dreaming, unless you put it on Arms List, then ask $3000..........Then let the rubes haggle you down to $ 2300..............
lifeon2
06-13-2012, 13:22
What are the brands on the frame, slide, barrel etc that will help or you could swing by sometime and we can sort it out. I am in lakewood myself.
Mobat555
06-14-2012, 23:28
Alright, Essex Arms frame with a Mark IV colt slide is the only info I can give. All the pics below are small versions of the pictures that can be found HERE (http://imgur.com/a/FqBCI).

Sadly I took all the picture before it occurred to me that I should clean it first, so yes its fairly dirty.

http://i.imgur.com/2EUXy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/WPakc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pzGyP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mptAF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xUIeS.jpg
Hoser
06-15-2012, 06:53
With an Essex frame as a base, you are not going to like the answer.
Mobat555
06-15-2012, 07:50
With an Essex frame as a base, you are not going to like the answer.

So $400 it is eh? [ROFL2]
BPTactical
06-15-2012, 08:25
With an Essex frame as a base, you are not going to like the answer.

Ditto on that.
Essex are cast builder frames.
4-500.00ish
Mobat555
06-15-2012, 09:44
Thanks for the input guys, I expected that on some level. But good to know for sure.
TFOGGER
06-15-2012, 09:47
That being said, if you wanna sell it....PM me [LOL]

The wife doesn't care for the Commander sized Springfield I bought for her, and keeps trying to latch onto my Norinco...
Mobat555
06-15-2012, 09:54
That being said, if you wanna sell it....PM me [LOL]

The wife doesn't care for the Commander sized Springfield I bought for her, and keeps trying to latch onto my Norinco...

Ha nice!
tmckay2
06-24-2012, 19:40
It's pretty easy. Assume it's a brand name 1911 like Springfield or kimber. Look for a model that has all the features yours does and see what they sell for used. You can probably add a little bit more if it's hand fit and everything.
275RLTW
06-24-2012, 19:49
It's pretty easy. Assume it's a brand name 1911 like Springfield or kimber. Look for a model that has all the features yours does and see what they sell for used. You can probably add a little bit more if it's hand fit and everything.

Not with a cast frame... There is a reason the "name brands" are not sold for $400...hell, he might as well compare it to a "Gunsmoke" 1911 with similar features and price it at $4K. Never assume...ask.
Mobat555
06-24-2012, 20:32
I settled on $600 (with all mags etc). Might never get it and may seem unreasonable to some, but what it's worth to me.
tmckay2
06-24-2012, 23:36
Not with a cast frame... There is a reason the "name brands" are not sold for $400...hell, he might as well compare it to a "Gunsmoke" 1911 with similar features and price it at $4K. Never assume...ask.

as i said, with similar features. a cast frame 1911 isn't worth a whole lot. therefore, its not worth a whole lot.