New acquisition!!! 1911 DWM

Geo99 · 12-25-2014, 12:22 AM

Alvin,

I looked at the 1912 on Morphys. It is missing a takedown spring, likely has repro or reblued grip screws (they're way too nice given the condition of the grips and gun), it has no pictures of the magazine so who knows what it has, and the straw is weak. On these auctions there is no way to determine the matching condition of all internal parts, so most people bid low to manage risk (I know I do). Market range for that gun on Morphys may be $1100-1200, but I would say the OP's gun & two mags is still worth more.

I also think that other than hard core collectors like us, very few people are buying old guns the week before Christmas - most folks are out shopping for gifts for family and friends, and fewer bidders means lower prices. The Interarms is a shocker though - that was a nice Christmas present for the seller!

- Geo

12-25-2014, 12:22 AM	#33
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 103 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Alvin, I looked at the 1912 on Morphys. It is missing a takedown spring, likely has repro or reblued grip screws (they're way too nice given the condition of the grips and gun), it has no pictures of the magazine so who knows what it has, and the straw is weak. On these auctions there is no way to determine the matching condition of all internal parts, so most people bid low to manage risk (I know I do). Market range for that gun on Morphys may be $1100-1200, but I would say the OP's gun & two mags is still worth more. I also think that other than hard core collectors like us, very few people are buying old guns the week before Christmas - most folks are out shopping for gifts for family and friends, and fewer bidders means lower prices. The Interarms is a shocker though - that was a nice Christmas present for the seller! - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers