Past Colt Prices

[Oscar123]

Would anyone know the retail prices of the commercial 1911 .45's
from 1935 to 1940? Thanks.

[exitwounds]

Sam Lisker may be able to help you with that type of info, you can contact him at: slisker@coltautos.com. :)

[kenc9]

Would anyone know the retail prices of the commercial 1911 .45's
from 1935 to 1940? Thanks.

You really need to be more specific as to condition and such.

-ken

[Doran]

I have a reprint of a 1936 Sedgley catalog showing a GM at $35 and a NM at $40 I believe. I will try to find it but that's easier said than done.

[TriumphGT6]

...1936... a GM at $35 and a NM at $40....According to the CPI calculator at http://www.bls.gov/cpi that would be $508 and $580 today (well, as of last year).

Hmm, I'm guessing that the government doesn't factor Colt's current catalog into the CPI calculation. Ya think?

[kenc9]

Would anyone know the retail prices of the commercial 1911 .45's
from 1935 to 1940? Thanks.

I thought you meant what the retail today would be sorry :o

[OD*]

From a October 1941 Colt catalog with retail price list;

Government Model ... $44.75
National Match (fixed sights) ... $47.25
National Match (adjustable sights) ... $52.75

Same prices for these pistols chambered in Super .38.

[Oscar123]

Thankyou Gentlemen.

[kwill]

During the depression, high end goods actually sold for more than the SRP. In 1935, Colt's list price for a GM was $36.75 but Shapleigh Hardware Co (and others) sold them for $58.70. A NM was $65.20, even though the SRP was $40.75.