ColumbusJBR
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Hey gang. I've posted this thread on a few forums looking for all the advice I can get. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
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Our shop took in an estate of several firearms and we're in the process of selling them. (BTW, if this violates the terms of the site, I was unaware and apologize. I am not offering the item for sale on this forum, I am merely looking for assistance in putting a value on it.)
I have a Springfield Custom 1911, used, in the 9x23 Winchester caliber, with 2 magazines. The gun has been shot, but is in very, very good condition with the exception of a nasty mark right by the "A1" on the left side of the slide. You'll see it in the pictures. Beyond that glaring mark, the firearm is really an exceptional piece of craftsmanship. The fit is TIGHT. To rack the slide is difficult. To get the bushing off a wrench is absolutely necessary. There is absolutely no wiggle, slop, rattle, etc... It is what you'd expect out of Springfield's Custom shop. Trigger is super crisp, averages right at 2.0 lbs.
Anyway, it is truly a fine pistol. Then there's that whole caliber thing... 9x23 Winchester. I realize that will SEVERELY limit the market for this firearm. I'm getting ready to put this thing on Gunbroker, but I have no idea what to ask for it. I know that you usually can't order a custom shop gun for under $2K, what it originally cost is a mystery. It is used. It has a bad blemish on the slide. It is in a caliber that I assume will only appeal to people who already load it (We contacted Winchester. The caliber is still made, but only in rare batches). We actually have 250 rds of factory ammo, that we may or may not offer with the gun. 200 rds of Winchester 124gr Jacketed Soft Point, 50 rds of Winchester SuperX 125grain Silvertip hollow points.
If you don't mind, please take a look at the photos, and any thoughts on what to ask for this gun would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Our shop took in an estate of several firearms and we're in the process of selling them. (BTW, if this violates the terms of the site, I was unaware and apologize. I am not offering the item for sale on this forum, I am merely looking for assistance in putting a value on it.)
I have a Springfield Custom 1911, used, in the 9x23 Winchester caliber, with 2 magazines. The gun has been shot, but is in very, very good condition with the exception of a nasty mark right by the "A1" on the left side of the slide. You'll see it in the pictures. Beyond that glaring mark, the firearm is really an exceptional piece of craftsmanship. The fit is TIGHT. To rack the slide is difficult. To get the bushing off a wrench is absolutely necessary. There is absolutely no wiggle, slop, rattle, etc... It is what you'd expect out of Springfield's Custom shop. Trigger is super crisp, averages right at 2.0 lbs.
Anyway, it is truly a fine pistol. Then there's that whole caliber thing... 9x23 Winchester. I realize that will SEVERELY limit the market for this firearm. I'm getting ready to put this thing on Gunbroker, but I have no idea what to ask for it. I know that you usually can't order a custom shop gun for under $2K, what it originally cost is a mystery. It is used. It has a bad blemish on the slide. It is in a caliber that I assume will only appeal to people who already load it (We contacted Winchester. The caliber is still made, but only in rare batches). We actually have 250 rds of factory ammo, that we may or may not offer with the gun. 200 rds of Winchester 124gr Jacketed Soft Point, 50 rds of Winchester SuperX 125grain Silvertip hollow points.
If you don't mind, please take a look at the photos, and any thoughts on what to ask for this gun would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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