Colt 1911 MarkIV 1978 SN

[Skywalker]

Local in the Springs. Very clean weapon but I think that may be a bit high as I looked on Gun Broker.

[Bailey Guns]

Yep...that's a bit high. That's probably about an $800 gun on the higher end, IMO.

Is that some cold blue touch-up on the rear corner of the slide?

I have a 1981 vintage version of that exact gun. One of my favorites.

[Skywalker]

Thanks for the reply on this Bailey. I'm not sure on the Cold Blue but to me it just looked all original. I like the heck out of it but not unless I get a good deal. Maybe I'll offer an $800 and see if the owner of this consignment will work with me.

Yep...that's a bit high. That's probably about an $800 gun on the higher end, IMO.

Is that some cold blue touch-up on the rear corner of the slide?

I have a 1981 vintage version of that exact gun. One of my favorites.

[Great-Kazoo]

Show the ffl $750 ask him to call the owner since he has a cash buyer. Low balling him should bring the price up to the $800 mark. Or he'll accept it , possibly say no thanks, price is Firm.
Offering him $800, means he can counter @ $850.

Regarding cold bluing. Looks more like the light above the display case, as you can see it's reflection in the glass.

[feal]

Also depends on how much the store charges - I’ve seen some take as much as 25%

[Bailey Guns]

$750 I'd definitely take it. That's a nice gun and you won't get hurt at that price. And you'll love it. Especially the hammer bite. Adds a nice touch of nostalgia!

[Skywalker]

I've been sitting here watching back draft 2 and can't get this off my mind. Great idea Great-Kazoo. I just called and got their answering machine. I'm going to offer the $750 and will gladly do the $800. Lets see how this goes.

Show the ffl $750 ask him to call the owner since he has a cash buyer. Low balling him should bring the price up to the $800 mark. Or he'll accept it , possibly say no thanks, price is Firm.
Offering him $800, means he can counter @ $850.

Regarding cold bluing. Looks more like the light above the display case, as you can see it's reflection in the glass.

[Skywalker]

I can remember long ago having my father-in-law shoot my 1911 US Issue and it bit the crap out of him! I know better.

$750 I'd definitely take it. That's a nice gun and you won't get hurt at that price. And you'll love it. Especially the hammer bite. Adds a nice touch of nostalgia!

[Skywalker]

Well, he would not budge and I'll pass.

[Bailey Guns]

That's too bad. Oh, well...there'll be others.