At $1,000 in the beginning will they go higher? Or lower? What is rack grade condition wise?

My dad was an alcoholic and a gambler. He had nothing to show. But he was happy. I'm 180 degrees different. The most I ever spent on one gun was recently to replace one I traded in a series government colt 1911a1 in nickel. These are rare in excellent condition. I replaced all but one gun I traded in that's a colt Python. Someday when I'm ready maybe I'm just way to frugal.