Colt Government Model 45 value

[thebigbaby]

My dad has a chance to buy a Colt Government Model 45 made in 1960. Any idea what they are worth?

Read More

 

[TTSX]

Brand new colts seem to go for just a hair under a grand at a starting point. CMP models go for more than that....

I would very roughly guess in the thousand dollar area, though I'm by no means an expert and hope to read what others think

 

[Stomper]

Brand new colts seem to go for just a hair under a grand at a starting point. CMP models go for more than that....

I would very roughly guess in the thousand dollar area, though I'm by no means an expert and hope to read what others think

Since it doesn't seem to have the "idiot scratch" under the slide lock lever…. which offsets the pearl handled pimp grips….. $1,200?

 

[Koda]

Heres a 1960s era Colt Gov model that sold for $1650

SOLD, 1962 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL .45 SERVICE PISTOL, EARLY 60'S COMMERCIAL 1911, ORIGINAL MATCHING BOX, VERY SHARP! - Pre98 Antiques

In 97% very sharp condition, we have a highly collectible and very hard to find 1962 Production Colt Government Model

pre98.com

 

[JuglansRegia]

We are going to need better pictures

 

[nammac]

Based upon age and pictures, it being a pony, and a series 70 arm, I'd guess between $1,200-$1,600.

Could be more, could be less. Depends on what the seller is willing to let it go for.

 

[Ilikegunz]

Me personally. I wouldn't pay more than $900 because you can get a new Colt Competition with better features and g10 grips for roughly $900. I doubt that older Colt has much collector value as it's post ww2.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Agreed on needing better photos, the grips look like they might be J Scott pearlescent (ie plastic)

 

[orygun]

The grips certainly don't help value. Because the lighting in the pics isn't that good it is hard to tell about the finish. It looks as it could be very nice and if it is, the estimates of a little over $1000 make sense to me. I could see a little higher if it came with the original grips and especially if the original box was included. However, at those higher prices the seller can expect to have a bit of a wait before actually finding the right buyer.
I'd say anywhere between $800 and $1000 would be a fair price to pay.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Possibly controversial opinion here, but I think it's "value" is whatever your dad thinks is a fair price. It's not a collectors piece so resale price will depend on the ability to find a buyer when (or if) he wants to sell it but if it's a keeper then resale is a non issue, this isn't a tool, it's a toy that if pressed could be used as a tool. It isn't a utility pistol so comparing value to something like a Glock or even a more modern interpretation of the 1911 isn't all that useful. To me this would be more of a emotion driven Vs a logical / need oriented purchase so I would evaluate the 'value' by comparing how having the cash compared to having this pistol to enjoy. Sometimes having cash is more valuable than whatever you could buy regardless of how well priced that thing is. Other times, if you have enough cash traidning cash for things you can enjoy is worth more than the actual value of the cash in question

I think the price range others have given are accurate, but in the end he has to decide if having that particular pistol is worth the price of admission

 

[Stomper]

Possibly controversial opinion here, but I think it's "value" is whatever your dad thinks is a fair price. It's not a collectors piece so resale price will depend on the ability to find a buyer when (or if) he wants to sell it but if it's a keeper then resale is a non issue, this isn't a tool, it's a toy that if pressed could be used as a tool. It isn't a utility pistol so comparing value to something like a Glock or even a more modern interpretation of the 1911 isn't all that useful. To me this would be more of a emotion driven Vs a logical / need oriented purchase so I would evaluate the 'value' by comparing how having the cash compared to having this pistol to enjoy. Sometimes having cash is more valuable than whatever you could buy regardless of how well priced that thing is. Other times, if you have enough cash traidning cash for things you can enjoy is worth more than the actual value of the cash in question

I think the price range others have given are accurate, but in the end he has to decide if having that particular pistol is worth the price of admission

Uuuuuhhh….. That was the most "middle of the road",
non-judgmental, non-dictatorial "controversial" opinion that I have ever read….. that wasn't posted by @Andy54Hawken.






Just pickin' on ya Andy!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Uuuuuhhh….. That was the most "middle of the road",
non-judgmental, non-dictatorial "controversial" opinion that I have ever read….. that wasn't posted by @Andy54Hawken.






Just pickin' on ya Andy!

That was both very funny and very true....
With that said....
My middle of the road , non-judgmental , non-dictatorial , controversial opinions are backed up by my
Colt Series '70 ( original ) Government Model in .45ACP....Just something to consider....
( Top one in the picture )
Oh , as to dollar value for the pistol in the OP...somewhere between $800 and $1,200 or thereabouts.
Andy

DSC06046.jpg

• Andy54Hawken
• Aug 13, 2020

 

[thebigbaby]

That was both very funny and very true....
With that said....
My middle of the road , non-judgmental , non-dictatorial , controversial opinions are backed up by my
Colt Series '70 ( original ) Government Model in .45ACP....Just something to consider....
( Top one in the picture )
Or as to dollar value for the pistol in the OP...somewhere between $800 and $1,200 or thereabouts.
Andy

DSC06046.jpg

• Andy54Hawken
• Aug 13, 2020

@Andy54Hawken do you have a value opinion?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

@thebigbaby
Somewhere around $800- $1,200 depending.
That depending is mostly on the bore.
Which is an easy fix if the bore isn't as good as one would want.
Simple replacement and easy to do at home...just be sure to keep the original.
Andy

 

[thebigbaby]

@thebigbaby
Somewhere around $800- $1,200 depending.
That depending is mostly on the bore.
Which is an easy fix if the bore isn't as good as one would want.
Simple replacement and easy to do at home...just be sure to keep the original.
Andy

Thank you sir.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Thank you sir.

You are very welcome.
I hope your dad. gets that nice Colt...and you get a chance to shoot it together.
From the picture...it looks like a dandy.
Andy

 

[Stomper]

From the picture...it looks like a dandy.
Andy

It does NOT look like a flamboyantly effeminate man!!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

It does NOT look like a flamboyantly effeminate man!!

Hey now...
I didn't say anything about Glocks or H&K or 6.5 Creedmoor ...or....

Just kidding....those are all fine and dare I say dandy....for someone ...else...
Again kidding...
Andy

 

[drstrangelove]

When selling history, condition is everything. Gone is the day people send these guns to custom smiths. Too many production customs to compete with.
That's $800 to someone who wants a vintage shooter. Minty could fetch 1400.
Remember Patton…
"They're ivory. Only a pimp from a cheap New Orleans whorehouse would carry a pearl-handled pistol."