National Match 1911 in .38 Special wad cutter

beachmaster73

June 15, 2002 01:25

Does anybody know anything about the value of a Colt National Match 1911 made circa 1960's in .38 Special wadcutter? I came across one at a gun show...was really interested but have come up short on additional information. The one I saw seemed very pricy at $1500. I wondered if anyne else has run into these pistols before. Thanks in advance for any replies. Beach

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  Mballistic

  June 15, 2002 04:45

  The price seems a little high. If it was a NIB with papers maybe about $1200-1300. To make sure it is not a rework the serial number should have a NMR or MR suffix. These were the "Mid-Range" pistols.They shoot only flush wad-cutters. I own one and it shoots great. If you want a shooter the S&W 52 will shoot rings around it.

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  Blokey

  June 15, 2002 06:01

  I own one of these pistols too. Mine, a '62 vintage with the -MR suffix, is in mint condition, not a scratch on it and it came with the original box, papers and test target. I paid $1100 for it about a year ago. I also saw one at a gun show a couple of weeks ago; used, with no accoutrements and the seller wanted $1500 for it. I agree that the price seems a little high, but I've seen late '70's/early '80's Colt Aces going for over $1000 too. For now anyway, Colt's are going to command a premium.

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