1911 value assesment

[Mobat555]

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]

Probably dreaming, unless you put it on Arms List, then ask $3000..........Then let the rubes haggle you down to $ 2300..............

[lifeon2]

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]

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.

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

[Hoser]

With an Essex frame as a base, you are not going to like the answer.

[Mobat555]

With an Essex frame as a base, you are not going to like the answer.

So $400 it is eh?

[BPTactical]

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]

Thanks for the input guys, I expected that on some level. But good to know for sure.

[TFOGGER]

That being said, if you wanna sell it....PM me

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

[Mobat555]

That being said, if you wanna sell it....PM me

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

Ha nice!