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Old June 7, 2010, 04:01 PM   #3
Auto426
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Buying a firearm for an investment is never that great of an idea. There is no telling what will be collectible and/or valuable down the road and what won't.

Yes, original Series 70 Colt 1911's are somewhat collectible. Many people also buy them to customize, as they make great base guns and usually you don't have to replace many of the small parts.

That said, in 20 or 30 years a new production Colt Gold Cup Trophy will probably be somewhat collectible also. Out of all the standard production 1911's out there, Colt's seem to hold their value the best. They are, after all, the original, and the name itself just seems to have a lot of weight and history behind it.

I suggest that you buy the gun that you will prefer to shoot, and not worry about what it will be worth in the future. If you want a target style pistol, then buy a new Colt Gold Cup. If you want something more plain and G.I. like, look for an older Series 70 or try one of the new reproduction Series 70's.

As a side note, if you want the gun to retain it's value, don't mess with it. The unmolested and unmodified guns always bring the most money from collectors.
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