Advice, and suggestions, please...

Powderman · November 27, 2004, 05:31 PM

Hi, all, and happy turkey day!

I have found a Colt Gov't, Series 80, in good condition. It is a 9mm.

It is used, and the place I found it at wants $600.00. Fair price? What should I be paying for one in about 95% condition? Anything specific to look for?

Thanks!

Sir William · November 27, 2004, 05:51 PM

You have found a hens' tooth! BUY IT!! That is a GREAT price. (At least, in my area.)

Samuel2001 · November 28, 2004, 01:11 AM

Powderman,
Buy it then take it to your local gun hack and have them polish and throat the feeding ramp(most shops call it a reliability package), cause most of the good ol' series 80 9mm's fed like crap for one reason or another. If it's already been done better yet!

All in all not too bad of a price, Buy it and have fun!

P.S. If you need em, I still have a pair if New in Package COLT 9mm magazines in blue finish somewhere around here.

Samuel2001 · November 28, 2004, 01:13 AM

Powderman,
Buy it then take it to your local gun hack and have them polish and throat the feeding ramp(most shops call it a reliability package), cause most of the good ol' series 80 9mm's fed like crap for one reason or another. If it's already been done better yet!

All in all not too bad of a price, Buy it and have fun!

P.S. If you need em, I still have a pair if New in Package COLT 9mm magazines in blue finish somewhere around here.

AUG · November 28, 2004, 09:40 PM

That is a tad high if it is just plain blued. Also 95% condition can mean a lot of things to different people. Do you know 1911's well enough to check for home gunsmithing (i.e. butchery) screw ups? Always be leary of this in older 1911's. Correct finish? At 600 it should be real nice with all the correct parts and original box.

9mm Colts are hard to find but they don't usually demand premium pricing.

SmokinTom · December 1, 2004, 01:31 PM

$600 is a little steep for a series 80 in 9mm. Think between $400 to $500. $500 being on the high side.

November 27, 2004, 05:31 PM	#1
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	Advice, and suggestions, please... Hi, all, and happy turkey day! I have found a Colt Gov't, Series 80, in good condition. It is a 9mm. It is used, and the place I found it at wants $600.00. Fair price? What should I be paying for one in about 95% condition? Anything specific to look for? Thanks! __________________ Hiding in plain sight...

November 28, 2004, 01:11 AM	#3
Samuel2001 Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2001 Posts: 838	Powderman, Buy it then take it to your local gun hack and have them polish and throat the feeding ramp(most shops call it a reliability package), cause most of the good ol' series 80 9mm's fed like crap for one reason or another. If it's already been done better yet! All in all not too bad of a price, Buy it and have fun! P.S. If you need em, I still have a pair if New in Package COLT 9mm magazines in blue finish somewhere around here. __________________ .45 ACP Because no matter how you try to rationalize it, 9mm is still for women and pansies. Build a bridge, and...GET OVER IT!

November 28, 2004, 01:13 AM	#4
Samuel2001 Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2001 Posts: 838	Powderman, Buy it then take it to your local gun hack and have them polish and throat the feeding ramp(most shops call it a reliability package), cause most of the good ol' series 80 9mm's fed like crap for one reason or another. If it's already been done better yet! All in all not too bad of a price, Buy it and have fun! P.S. If you need em, I still have a pair if New in Package COLT 9mm magazines in blue finish somewhere around here. __________________ .45 ACP Because no matter how you try to rationalize it, 9mm is still for women and pansies. Build a bridge, and...GET OVER IT!

November 27, 2004, 05:51 PM	#2
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	You have found a hens' tooth! BUY IT!! That is a GREAT price. (At least, in my area.)

November 28, 2004, 09:40 PM	#5
AUG Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2000 Location: East TN Posts: 434	That is a tad high if it is just plain blued. Also 95% condition can mean a lot of things to different people. Do you know 1911's well enough to check for home gunsmithing (i.e. butchery) screw ups? Always be leary of this in older 1911's. Correct finish? At 600 it should be real nice with all the correct parts and original box. 9mm Colts are hard to find but they don't usually demand premium pricing.

December 1, 2004, 01:31 PM	#6
SmokinTom Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 479	$600 is a little steep for a series 80 in 9mm. Think between $400 to $500. $500 being on the high side.