Ever Wanted an Old 1911?

[Grudgie]

Sarco Inc. is selling a bunch of old Colts imported back from some communisty sounding country. You can't beat 500 bucks for an old beater Colt 1911a1.

http://e-sarcoinc.com/colt1911a11930original-bestgrade-1-1.aspx

[gapatriot]

Argentina is hardly a com bloc country and they have always been a fan of Mr. Brownings guns, Some of the finest High Powers built have come from Argentina.

[CrystalHunter1989]

*looks at his bank balance* Oh that's just not FAIR!

[Grudgie]

Argentina is hardly a com bloc country and they have always been a fan of Mr. Brownings guns, Some of the finest High Powers built have come from Argentina.

There we go. Thanks for clearing that up.

[RS762]

Every day grudgie.
lol thanks man

[JohnyMac]

Maybe its my Scottish heritage writing here BUT I think that weapon is still overpriced at $500-. Maybe the history 'of' and 'i'n the weapon raises the price a hundred bucks or so over what it's real value is...I don't know.

There are plenty of new 1911's out there for around $500- like:

> Springfield Armory's GI 45 or,
> Norinco 1911.

Now of course I would pay through the nose for an originally produced Sam Hawken rifle produced in the late 1820's or early 1830's.  [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at
 

 

[EJR914]

I've got my grandfather's old 1911 from WWII coming to me, if I get it before SHTF, if not, I'll probably never see it again, though.

[crudos]

Maybe its my Scottish heritage writing here BUT I think that weapon is still overpriced at $500-. Maybe the history 'of' and 'i'n the weapon raises the price a hundred bucks or so over what it's real value is...I don't know.

Yep, it's a $300-$350 gun at best, especially when you consider brand new options.

[Alex1992]

That would be awesome. I wan't my first handgun to be a 1911. Why? It was made by John Moses Browning, its made in America, its still popular after Browning started making it 100 years ago, and the 45 ACP is awesome in my opinion. Ofcourse I want it new but yet again a 1911 made 60 years ago would still work as long you know how to maintain it and have spare parts 

[Grudgie]

And keep in mind that 1911a1s were only partially heat treated. But unless you are planning to put 8000 plus rounds through it you're good to go.

[Kentactic]

that looks like a good crime gun for a gang member.. shoot the place up, drop the gun, run away.

[Grudgie]

Maybe its my Scottish heritage writing here BUT I think that weapon is still overpriced at $500-. Maybe the history 'of' and 'i'n the weapon raises the price a hundred bucks or so over what it's real value is...I don't know.

There are plenty of new 1911's out there for around $500- like:

> Springfield Armory's GI 45 or,
> Norinco 1911.

Now of course I would pay through the nose for an originally produced Sam Hawken rifle produced in the late 1820's or early 1830's.  [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

It's an American thing. People would pay a premium for rocks if it had COLT stamped across the side.

[mountainredneck2051]

yall are crazy as hell
you will pay that much for a new 1911 that doesnt work reliably
but for a piece of history that actually works like its supposed to you  turn your nose up....

ugly dont mean much if it works

[Grudgie]

That's right other than the partially heat treated slide and a possibly shot out barrel. I had a 1944 Colt similar to these for 850. Then I had no problem turning around and selling it. This is a great price on these. I believe they used to have some for $400 but they either sold out of those quality or upped the price to meet demand.