COLT - Could “someone” really get this much!?!?

[revjen45]

$700 for a crusty little .25ACP...........because it says Colt on it.

The same phenomenon applies to Harley Davidson, Mercedes Benz. Nike, etc...

 

[Jbsheepdog]

I've created a monster, thank you all for your input!

 

[raindog]

Enjoyed this LucyGunner video on .25 ACP:

Is .25 ACP Literally the Worst Self-Defense Cartridge?

 

[WAYNO]

Folks that do not collect, don't understand those that do.

If you're a Colt collector, (I can't afford to be), the 1908 is an important asset to a complete collection. And within the 1908 models, there are variations. A complete collection needs them all, and you're not gonna go to the corner gun store and find one.

The American Rifleman did an article on these a few years back, and valued them at $600 at that time.

So, for some of us that collect anything at all, sometimes we're guilty of paying more than an item is worth, just to get what we need. The old bird-in-the-hand thing.

Some people waste money on fancy wheels or cigarettes. That's not foolish. Some of us buy vintage guns, and somehow, that is foolish.

 

[Stomper]

Folks that do not collect, don't understand those of us that do.

If you're a Colt collector, the 1908 is an important asset to a complete collection. And within the 1908 models, there are variations. A complete collection needs them all, and you're not gonna go to the corner gun store and find one.

The American Rifleman did an article on these a few years back, and valued them at $600 at that time.

So, for some of us that collect anything at all, sometimes we're guilty of paying more than an item is worth, just to get what we need. The old bird-in-the-hand thing.

Some people waste money on fancy wheels or cigarettes. That's not foolish. Some of us buy vintage guns, and somehow, that is foolish.

I collect genital warts.... nobody understands me.

 

[WAYNO]

I collect genital warts.... nobody understands me.

And that's one of the few uses of the .25 ACP cartridge. Removal of such warts. And little chance of collateral damage if you miss.

 

[User 1234]

We need to hold a charity fun shoot. No guns over $300 allowed.

 

[WAYNO]

We need to hold a charity fun shoot. No guns over $300 allowed.

Ooh ooh, I have an entry.

 

[1775usmc]

Ooh ooh, I have an entry.
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One of Glocks biggest mistake.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

Folks that do not collect, don't understand those of us that do.

If you're a Colt collector, the 1908 is an important asset to a complete collection. And within the 1908 models, there are variations. A complete collection needs them all, and you're not gonna go to the corner gun store and find one.

The American Rifleman did an article on these a few years back, and valued them at $600 at that time.

So, for some of us that collect anything at all, sometimes we're guilty of paying more than an item is worth, just to get what we need. The old bird-in-the-hand thing.

Some people waste money on fancy wheels or cigarettes. That's not foolish. Some of us buy vintage guns, and somehow, that is foolish.

Note the brass screw on the right side of the frame here. That brass screw was there when I inherited this Colt 1903 from my mother. It's not the correct screw. The correct screw is steel. It's a 6-40x1/8" thread with specific shoulder dimensions. On the Type I Colt 1903 this screw holds the thumb safety in place. Later types don't have this screw, so an original screw is extremely rare. After searching for a few years I finally found one and did not hesitate the pay the asking price of $25.

 

[Stomper]

Note the brass screw on the right side of the frame here. That brass screw was there when I inherited this Colt 1903 from my mother. It's not the correct screw. The correct screw is steel. It's a 6-40x1/8" thread with specific shoulder dimensions. On the Type I Colt 1903 this screw holds the thumb safety in place. Later types don't have this screw, so an original screw is extremely rare. After searching for a few years I finally found one and did not hesitate the pay the asking price of $25.

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I thought to going price for a good screw was at least $500?

 

[Flopsweat]

I thought to going price for a good screw was at least $500?

Not the brass ones apparently. No idea why.

 

[thorborg]

Personally, I would rather have an Iver Johnson Pony or even a Llama micro max albeit a they're mite bigger

 

[ZigZagZeke]

I thought to going price for a good screw was at least $500?

That was before Biden got elected. The price of everything is going up now...inflation.

 

[Ura-Ki]

@Andy54Hawken upon finding $700 in a back alley......

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This picture looks like someone is getting something in the "Back Alley" and it ain't no $700 bucks!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

@Andy54Hawken upon finding $700 in a back alley......

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Heck...I looked like that the last time I found $5.00....
Andy

 

[GrayGoose]

One of Glocks biggest mistake.

Oh but that one was "legendary"!

 

[Flopsweat]

Oh but that one was "legendary"!

Well, in a way it was...

 

[GrayGoose]

Well, in a way it was...

...the Glock that never should have been.

 

[Flopsweat]

...the Glock that never should have been.

The Little Glock That Couldn't.