Posted: 12/5/2013 9:01:35 AM EDT
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I have a potential trade for a 1911 with a essex frame and colt military slide. Here is exactly how he described it.
"I have a 1911, Essex frame with a Colt military slide. Beavertail grip safety. I can put an extended safety and slide release if you like." He values the trade at $700. This is a trade offer to me. So what say ye? Is it worth it? I am supposed to get some pictures this evening that I will post up. (I know squat when it comes to 1911's) 
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Assuming there's nothing we don't know about this--like he fitted a top-notch match barrel and used all buletproof parts in the build (not likely), these others are correct. The Essex-based mixmaster would be hard to sell for $500. $400, maybe $450 would likely be a closer value.
Of course, the right GI slide and barrel might be worth more--but only if you know what collectors want. A 1924 slide could bring big bucks. But again...not likely. |