colt 1911

[mrmccoy]

A guy I work with is trying to sell me his colt 1911 for $600. It is a government model series 80 (i think) and it is a blued finish. I looked at it and it might have 100 rounds down the tube. Does this sound like a decent deal or should I try and talk him down a little?

 

[LA_Huntsman]

free trade... always try to talk them down a little... have you never been on arfcom?

 

[SpeedRacer]

A pic would help...but even a base model Colt would be fair in that price range. $500-550 would be a better deal though.

 

[mrmccoy]

it is just a base model with wood grips and a gold colt medallion in one of the grips. I hate to lowball him but i'm going to to bring $450 cash with me and see if he bites.

 

[Manimal]

$450 + Nice Lunch.

 

[mrmccoy]

nope no deal guy wouldn't come off of $600

 

[Screaming Eagle]

How bad to you want a .45? That's a good 'un for sure.

 

[mrmccoy]

I already have a 45 just thought I may pick up another if the price was right..... but it wasn't

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Most I'd pay would be $500

 

[mrmccoy]

well the guy came up to me at the end of our shift and ask if I want it for $500. Told him I would have to think about it. I may give it a week and hit him with $450.

 

[dantheman]

Split the difference . Give him $475 and you both go home happy . Worth a try .

 

[Manimal]

$450 + Nice Lunch.

^^^This dude is a freakin genius.

 

[Quas]

For some reason leverage with a meal or beer seems to bring down prices. Odd how some of us think, lol.

 

[mrmccoy]

I may just do that we always drink beer after work (night shift) but I don't even know if I want a full size 1911 after handling a kimber ultra carry today.....

 

[Quickdraw22]

Even if you don't "want" it, it's still a good investment. Quality firearms never depreciate in value.