Posted: 2/17/2008 10:12:56 AM EDT
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Been thinking about getting one, but after shopping around I'm a bit confused. Some appear to go for around $800-$900 but then there are some that are going for $1000 plus. I need a quick education. I'm kinda wanting an older blued model, maybe series 70. |
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Just bought one (Series 70 blued) on GB for $835, probably in 95% condition. I think it was reasonably bought. No box. I think around $900 is the going price for my gun in its current condition. The box and manual appear to be worth $100+ additional. The NIB, unfired, pristine, etc. Series 70GCNMs seem to list for $1200+ on GB, but I don't see many of them sold. An hour ago, I looked at a Series 80 GCNM in a local shop tagged at $799. Probably in 98% condition. I believe that Series 70 GCNMs command about a 10% premium over similar Series 80. I suggest that you research Gunbroker and see for yourself what's being sold for what price. There's a lot of high dollar listings that don't sell and just get repeatedly listed. |
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I've owned 3 series 80 Trophy models, and fired a 70 series national match. IMO only, the older guns had slightly (albeit hard to tell) better triggers due to lack of 80 series safety parts. The older guns often had problems with the Elliason rear sight coming loose. New guns have the Bo-Mars and are much better sights. If you go the new route, check out Bachman Pawn and Gun in Texas or Bud's Gun Shop as those two usually have the best prices. I've owned many Colts and if I had to do it again, I'd buy a new repro series 70, replace the barrel bushing with one from EGW, maybe a trigger job, and you've got a gun that'll shoot just as well as any Gold Cup. YMMV Good luck. |
