Value of 9mm Combat Commander and a Gold Cup NM

[TRG-42]

I just picked up a 9mm Combat Commander ( blue finish ) Ser # 70B S16XXX that is in near new condition for about $450 . Is the gun special / rare that should make me resist the temptation to modifiy it ? I am assuming that this was a fair price

I can also buy a Gold Cup NM ( blued ) Ser#70N66XXX . The seller wants considerably more than he did for the Combat Commander ( about $800 )

It seems to be in great shape. Is this a fair price? Looks like he took the original grips off. Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Here is a pic

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c347/TRG42/GC1.jpg

[paul45]

The combat commander is from 1973. 9mm commanders in your form are and have been very pricey. Apparently they are going for 750-1000 depending on condition, box, etc. My mindset would have me leave it alone...but that is me, I am not a customizer....I much prefer stock. The Gold Cup was made after 1976 and while not the absolute steal that you got on the Commander, it is a typical asking price for a good series 70 gold Cup.

[John]

And were is the picture of that 9mm Commander???

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