Considering Selling My Colt at the Gun Show

Suckhow · #1

As much as I love my Colt, I can't stand looking at it day after day, sitting in my safe, never to be fired. It's a beautiful piece of equipment. You just don't see this kind of deep blueing in todays firearms. Its a 1983-ish Colt Series 80 Gold Cup National Match, that has never been fired.

I can't stand to not fire it, and also can't stand looking at it and wishing. So I think I might just make the leap and sell it this weekend at the show. What is a fair price for this weapon? I definitely don't want to leave a blank spot in my safe, so I'l probably look to trade it with someone there for something nice. Maybe that AR-15 I want / need to get. I'm also open to the concept of trading it for a Benelli SBE II. But in either of those circumstances, I think my Colt is probably worth more.

Any thoughts?

HighVelocity · #2

Try looking on Gunsamerica.com, Auctionarms.com and Gunbroker.com

I doubt you'll find one that's unfired but you can get some idea of what other people are paying.

It sounds like a very nice pistol and a blind guess off the top of my head would be somewhere in the $850-$1000 range if you find the person that just can't live without it.

I wish it was mine.

Suckhow · #3

HighVelocity wrote: I wish it was mine.

Well it can be yours for the right trade!!!! Have anything of interest? Maybe an MP5?

#4

My copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values is at least 5 years old, so it won't help. I plan to get a new copy at the gun show, and I'd suggest you do likewise before setting a price.

Regards,
Chas.