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d90king
25th February 2007, 20:29
ww1 repo factory demo
was offered this gun this am for 800. had a rub on one grip is it a good buy or should i pass
thanks
Joni Lynn
25th February 2007, 20:45
That's a fair price. If you want one, go for it.
d90king
25th February 2007, 20:47
do you think the gun has any upside down the road with limited use?
thank you
Joni Lynn
25th February 2007, 20:49
I doubt it will be worth any less if properly cared for.
d90king
25th February 2007, 20:53
thanks for the imput. gun just didnt grab me this am and didnt know if $ was better off on another instead
patrick
TattooPaul
26th February 2007, 09:48
Well kept you'd be able to not only make your money back but turn a small profit with the right buyer. The fact that some folks are already paying premium ($1000 - $1200) prices for new and like new despite the fact that they are still being made I think it's a deal with some potential. If you aren't particularly drawn to the Repro it'd make it easy to sell down the road and make a few bucks.
d90king
26th February 2007, 10:48
thank u i think you are right i will grab it today
thanks to all
patrick
OD*
26th February 2007, 11:03
Does the pistol have any documentation that it was a factory demo?
d90king
26th February 2007, 11:13
it has all factory papers books boxes. should i look for any other docs?
thank you
TattooPaul
26th February 2007, 11:39
Congrats! I think you might actually grow to admire it more after you have it in hand for awhile... Of course we will want to see pics!!!
Barry in IN
26th February 2007, 11:47
Let me be the first to say...
Shoot it Shoot it!
OD*
26th February 2007, 11:53
it has all factory papers books boxes. should i look for any other docs?
thank you
I mean any in addition to the normal paper work that comes with the WWI reproductions, any paper work stating the pistol was actually used by a Colt representative as a demonstration model?
rellascout
26th February 2007, 12:20
$800 is a good deal. The fact it was a demo does not effect the price unless there is damage due to handling.

One thing to check is the recoil spring tunnel. Make sure that the cut is even. I got one that was very off center. Colt replaced the pistol.

Also carefully check the bluing. It is a carbonia blue and it does not always take to the pistol as well as standard blues. I have seen streaky finishes.
d90king
26th February 2007, 14:12
stoped in to take another look this am .the gun has everything as if it was new and did not appear to have been fired . however on the front of the grip on the metal was a nick . my gun guy advised me to wait and he would have a new one that was perfect in for a $150 more in a couple weeks . however i did get good news. he should have my two tone scg in on thur and might have found me a blue gct.when that comes in i am going to try and retake a family photo of my gct,my two scg hard chromes,defender ,two tone scg and a couple others that are great guns .
patrick