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David Hoobler — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:28:10 GMT

http://www.coltsmfg.com/ Regards, David Hoobler "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." -- Wendell Phillips, (1811-1884) [Non-text portions of this

Re[4]: [M-1911] Re: Argentine 1911

Jack F — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:23:56 GMT

That's why I bought those and was able to resell them quickly. They were excellent examples of fine machine work, and even had the old Colt bluing that has

Re: Re[2]: [M-1911] Re: Argentine 1911

TRB — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:47:18 GMT

Yeah, they are pretty solid, though the later ones show that the Argentinians weren't much for keeping their toolheads sharp. The custom I built on mine had

Re[2]: [M-1911] Re: Argentine 1911

Jack F — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:46:23 GMT

The last Argentine Systemas I found cost me $400 bucks each when I found a pair that looked like new manufacture, using old numbered barrels stored for

Re: Argentine 1911

David Hoobler — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:05:36 GMT

I found them on the net in very good condition, with matching numbers on frame, slide and barrel for $300. I can get it on my C&R license for $12 shipping.

Re: Argentine 1911

Phillip White — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:20:09 GMT

Very true---things have just gone nuts in the last few months. My dealer is paying $25 (his cost) for Federal American Eagle 45acps!!!

Re: Argentine 1911

TRB — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:04:30 GMT

You used to be able to buy those all day for $260. Before that it was $200. -TRB ... From: David Hoobler To: M-1911@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 21,

Re[2]: [M-1911] Re: Argentine 1911

Jack F — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:33:50 GMT

Korean model? That's a good one. I'll try that myself on a few old guns that aren't appreciated. Regards, Jack F ============================= Are only

Re: Argentine 1911

John Caradimas — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:23:49 GMT

I think that this was a good decision. John Caradimas

Re: Argentine 1911

Phillip White — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:16:27 GMT

Yep, whatever the market will bear.That is one crazy price. It's Korean so what!

Re: Argentine 1911

David Hoobler — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:45:43 GMT

I went back to the gun show today armed with my blue book of gun values. I was prepared to offer the guy blue book price for a 90 percent gun, which is $450.

Re: Argentine 1911

Phillip White — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:33:51 GMT

Geez that was way to high. I'm glad you passed on both. Para is kinda funny because they have 1911's at $600 and then jump to almost a $1000. Darned if I can

Re[2]: [M-1911] Re: Argentine 1911

Jack F — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:10:46 GMT

David, as you possibly already know, the Argentine is essentially a Colt, built on Colt machinery to Colt specs, either by Colt personnel while training

Re: Argentine 1911

John Caradimas — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:55:11 GMT

$550 for an Argentinian clone at 70% condition is way too much. On the other hand, $800 for a Para Ordnance, depending on the model, is an average (if not a

Re: Argentine 1911

David Hoobler — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:35:03 GMT

Thank you for the reply. I was at a gun show. I found this gun on a table as a private sale, which is legal here in Texas. The price was $550. I did not