I noticed that WWII Colt 1911A1 is usually higher priced than RR and Ithaca in comparable condition... Is that universal on the market? Their production volumes were similar, why does Colt go higher?
If Colt does go higher, usually, how many percent?
I know the following seller's item always going to the moon.. but quantitatively speaking, is WWII Colt usually going 100% higher or more than RR and Ithaca?
BTW, the condition of his item obviously cannot compare with yours.
Sorry, this gun broker one is not a good statistical data point. Just noticed the high bidder is the guy who won the 8400-dollar-byf41 last night. His bid is clueless ... although his money is real, too few guys play this way. Never mind.
On Colt values, if all three are common variants, the premium over RR and Ithaca is typically maybe 20%. That said, less common variants of some RRs can be much more than an average Colt like a Type I, one of about 10K made. They are often about 2 times or even more, the price of the average common Colt. A type II RR will bring a bit more but not as much of the type I. An early Ithaca built with a Colt WW1 frame will bring a premium as will any early Ithacas with a DuLite finish, both costing more than the run of the mill Colt.
Any good Blue Colt, 700000 to 734500 serial numbers, will typically be a 5 digit sale. Moral of the story, they are a bit more complex to know what brings how much. There are many variables.
This is next on my buying list. But hard to pay non-CMP prices. Just signed up for their email list, but who knows when I can finally get one from them. Nice 1911 sir!
Very nice colt!!!!. IMHO the Colt brings 30% more than RR or Ithaca in today's market. It really should not since RR was considered to be the highest quality but the name lives on.
John
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