Is this a good price, or a little high?

[K9346]

Just got back from my local funshop, they have a Colt LW Commander in the all blued finish. It comes with nothing except a blued mag.

It has the Colt wood medallion grips. They are asking $850, and I think that's a little high, but I want a LW Commander pretty bad.

Also, how does the finish on these hold up? I am not crazy about blued only guns, but I do like the look of the darker finishes on 1911s.

One more thing, could someone post a pic of what a Colt feedramp is supposed to look like, I looked at this particular one and it didn't look right to me, looked like there was no feed ramp, just went straight to the barrel, I may be wrong though, but it did worry me.

If you couldn't already tell, I am new to Colts, but I do want a 1911 w/ the pony on it. ;) Thanks in advance for the help.

[OD*]

$850's a little high to me too. The finish will hold up fairly well with a little upkeep.

what a Colt feedramp is supposed to look like
http://mysite.verizon.net/od45/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/45throat.jpg

[Ric4509]

$850 for a LW Commander is high. Series 80 or 70? I have bought an unfired series 80 LW commander last year for $499. Just to give you an idea.

[elijdub]

K9346, Welcome to the world of Colts, and good choice, looking for a "pony'd" 1911 ;). $850 sounds kinda' high to me as well for a Series 80 Commander....BUT, if perhaps it's an older pre-series 80 model ('49-'69), with a "LW" suffix, or possibly a 1970's model, i think it might well be worth that price, depending of course on condition. Some additional info and/or pics and serial number would really help in determing the value.

[K9346]

Thanks for all the help guys, it is an older model with the LW prefix, and it is in good shape. Definately a pre series 80.

[Joni Lynn]

OD, I just know that feed ramp wasn't that purty when it left Colt. Was it?

[K9346]

Yeah, OD the feed ramp definately was not that pretty on the one I'm looking at. You can shave in yours! ;)

[OD*]

I'm sure it wasn't that pretty. ;)

That isn't from one of my pistol, I can't recall where I found that picture or I would give due credit for it. :o

[Joni Lynn]

It looks like who ever did the polish on it may have gotten it right, polish but not to remove metal. Makes clean up a bit easier as well.

[elijdub]

Thanks for all the help guys, it is an older model with the LW prefix, and it is in good shape. Definately a pre series 80.
In that case...and others might disagree...assuming it's 100% original (i.e., NO modifications), i might just pay $850..keeping in mind, these are my absolute favorite Colts ;). See if you can do some negotiating.... The "LW's" are obviously out of production and a highly desirable model. They often sell in that price range on gunbroker.
Good luck, and keep us posted!

[MCMIX]

$850 for a LW Commander is high. Series 80 or 70? I have bought an unfired series 80 LW commander last year for $499. Just to give you an idea.

Do you really think that is representative of real world pricing. I bought a 2K wedding ring for $50.00 once, doesn't mean they all go for that. It is a little high.....but if that is what you want and it may be the only one you see for a while and you have the money now..... Take care of it and hold onto to it for a while and it will be a GOOD deal. Enjoy, have fun, live a little!!

[elijdub]

Thanks for all the help guys, it is an older model with the LW prefix, and it is in good shape. Definately a pre series 80.

In that case...and others might disagree...assuming it's 100% original (i.e., NO modifications), i might just pay $850..keeping in mind, these are my absolute favorite Colts ;). See if you can do some negotiating.... The "LW's" are obviously out of production and a highly desirable model. They often sell in that price range on gunbroker.
Good luck, and keep us posted!

POSTED TO ADD: In your post you say "LW" prefix".... Are you sure it isn't a "LW" suffix? Prior to 1968, all Commanders had a LW suffix. I'm not sure about the Series 80 serial numbers.

OD*, Do you know what the Series 80 serial numbers look like (or if any of them say "LW" at some point?)?

[OD*]

No Sir Eli, I don't know a great deal about the '80 Commanders serial numbers, sorry.

[Hill]

Eli,

Mine is 80B.....S38xx

I think the lightweight has "CLW" as first symbols, followed by "80"
the space dots are not present on the pistol; I put them in because the censor will stop the close proximity of the two letters....for some reason :)

[elijdub]

No Sir Eli, I don't know a great deal about the '80 Commanders serial numbers, sorry.
No problem OD*...i don't either ;). Thanks. I think we spoke about this a few months ago...the lack of literature on "modern era" Colts (specifially Commanders). I've still not been able to find anything :(.


Eli,

Mine is 80B.....S38xx

I think the lightweight has "CLW" as first symbols, followed by "80"
the space dots are not present on the pistol; I put them in because the censor will stop the close proximity of the two letters....for some reason :)
Thanks Hill. That's always been my understanding as well..."CLW" preffix on the alloy's.