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At some point in the not so distant future I would like to sell an uncommon calibered semi custom that I have carried alot and shot 3 or 4 thousand rounds through. The piece has a fair amount of holster wear but little real wear on the platform.

In the opinion of the group is it better to re-blue the gun (and tell a prospective purchaser) or is it better to sell it as is?

I am in kind of a quandary about what is the right thing to do for the potential buyer, but also I am cognizant that the level of holster wear is a detractor from the real value of the piece.

Thoughts?

Thank you

Whichever will get you the most profit.

I would give the option, you can have this fine piece for this amount, or I can have it refinished and the total will be.....


Most of the guys here know a 1911 or any weapon for that matter is a tool, tools are meant to be used not just put away. People will be willing to buy a used 1911, if built right they will go thousands upon thousands of rounds. Just look at Neds post

I agree.

But now you have got me going-- just how unusual is the caliber? We talking 8mm Nambu +P+here

Not so much unusual as uncommon and only in the sense that from a semi custom shop most won't build it.

10mm

MZB, what platform is the pistol on? Colt, S/A, Kimber or other?

If it's any of the first three, then I'd say off to any of the LTW smiths for an overhaul and continue to shoot it. You're already comfortable with the pistol if not you won't have shot as many rounds as you had already.

Or is it on a S&W?

But if you do decide to sell it, I'd say reblue and advise the potential buyer.

Good Luck!

Will

I'd reblue it. Will likely get more money than the blueing. It cost $145.00 to blue that BHP you got from Don Williams. Whoever is doing his blueing is pretty good IMO.

http://www.theactionworks.com/Colt1911/ ... fault.aspx

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-Jim Linch

Will - it is a factory Baer - I nagged him A LOT.

Jim - thank you. Say I think were over due for some practice....

Mo, since that's the case, the choice is easy....Yo-Bo overhaul

Did you check out the 2-tone 10mm Ted just finished? You're 10mm Baer is the perfect candidate.

One problem DEA. If he has Yo-Bo work it he won't want to get rid of it even though he probably won't shoot it still.

I can't see the benefit of a 10mm over a .45 in 1911 myself, but to each their own. I guess if I was in wild boar county I could see it.

Mo,
Yeah, need to zero in at 300 & 600

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-Jim Linch

I am beginning to suspect that it is only a matter of time before
Ned unveils the first full house custom in 8mm Nambu.

What? Is my order about up?

Yeah, I know what you mean Jim. But trying to steer the boy in the right direction you know!