Good News! CMP to sell 8000 Surplus 1911's!

[Gatorade]

What is the suspected pricing? What was the price last time the CMP had 1911’s for sale? Would it be too far out of line to have a tiered pricing based on condition? I thought there were a hundred thousand or so?

So many questions...

[AFJuvat]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

What is the suspected pricing? What was the price last time the CMP had 1911’s for sale? Would it be too far out of line to have a tiered pricing based on condition? I thought there were a hundred thousand or so?

So many questions...

I can answer a few of them.

On the CMP forums, it has been speculated that the pistols will cost between $700 - $1100 each, depending on condition

They have NEVER sold 1911s before, and the last time they sold pistols (M1917 Revolvers), the Gun Control Act had not even been dreamed of.

Part of the reason this has been taking so long is due to the fact that there is a huge difference in state laws when you sell rifles online\mail order vs. selling pistols online/mail order, so they are trying to work all of those issues out.

[skosh69]

It’s probably safe to say that California residents are SOL.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by skosh69

It’s probably safe to say that California residents are SOL.

No doubt. I would be disappointed if they were going for a grand though. Auction prices wold be crazyier yet I bet

[Gatorade]

So how common are GI 1911’s and what premium do they run as compared to other 1911’s from the same era. Also what will happen to the value of current similar examples when 8000 more are dropped into the market every year?

[Caleb]

I would be willing to pay $1k for a genuine surplus 1911. Especially with a CMP certificate, they value will only go up.

[NAMVET72]

First Off you have to be a Member and the list is Really Long well over 4000 people on it already I am # 165.....................

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by NAMVET72

First Off you have to be a Member and the list is Really Long well over 4000 people on it already I am # 165.....................

Well, the list isn't that long, just over 50%. I know math is not a top priority in the Navy. .

[NAMVET72]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Well, the list isn't that long, just over 50%. I know math is not a top priority in the Navy. .

Hey I got on soon as I heard about it...................


BTW Go stand in the Corner with your Girly Friend Da ,

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by NAMVET72

First Off you have to be a Member and the list is Really Long well over 4000 people on it already I am # 165.....................

What list?