Your most expensive handgun. - Page 2

buffalo · April 18, 2013, 04:42 PM

Mine is my S&W 1911PD .45acp with crimson trace grips,it was expensive and worth every penny,except i am selling the laser grips for some wood since i dont use the laser one's like i thought i would.

Old 454 · April 18, 2013, 04:52 PM

My Freedom Arms .454 Premier Grade

This gun was built in 4-4-89 and never fired, paid 1600 for it.

22-rimfire · April 20, 2013, 06:01 AM

Most expensive... probably a D Engraved 6" Colt Diamondback 22 in terms of what I paid for it.

BigDog · April 20, 2013, 06:21 AM

Mine is a custom .45 CCO built for me by Sam Hatfield (hatfieldsgunsmithing.com) from a Fusion Officers lower, a Kimber Pro Carry upper, an STI hammer & sear, and Wilson small parts with three #47 mags fitted to the gun.

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Gdawgs · April 20, 2013, 07:04 AM

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This gun was built in 4-4-89 and never fired, paid 1600 for it.

That is so sad!

An FA revolver is on the top of my bucket list. Someday I will buy one, and the day I get it, I will be at the range tossing lead out of it.

SauerGrapes · April 20, 2013, 07:15 PM

I never could bring myself to pay big bucks for a handgun.
I just bought a Colt Combat Elite that cost more than I ever thought I would pay for a handgun.

Carmady · April 20, 2013, 08:09 PM

Colt Combat Target.

I wanted the cheapest Colt .45ACP I could get with adjustable sights.

Nick_C_S · April 20, 2013, 08:41 PM

Mine's a Colt Python - looks identical to KyJim's. I purchased it new in 1983 for $449.99. It's worth a bit more than that now. It's in great shape - I've taken excellent care of it. I haven't fired it in at least 25 years, but on 9/3 this year, I'm going to take it out for a shoot - on the 30th anniversary of when I got it.

Colt46 · April 21, 2013, 06:24 PM

Bisley with a .44 mag cylinder reamed out to tight .45 colt specs, 5.5" Douglas barrel, Bowen Rear sight, action job and matte hard chrome finish. Shoots far better than I do. Favorite gun.

CCG is the markings of a sorta genius named dave clements.

Morgo · April 22, 2013, 05:31 AM

Maybe this one

Morgo · April 22, 2013, 05:32 AM

Though these seem to command a high price as well these days

Sevens · April 22, 2013, 05:38 AM

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I'm about to sink $2500 into one I paid $500 for.

I'll take the bait-- where's that dough going? Sounds interesting.

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I don't know if it is the most valuable I have but I think it is one of the ones I paid the most for.

How much did it cost to bring that home?
I don't even know if I could fit my hand in there without cracking that grip.
Definitely something you don't see...well, ever.

Most I've yet spent on a handgun is my Coonan Classic, and I bought it used. I still think I got a terrific deal on it and I barely blinked at the expenditure. Which is out of character because I'm a much more comfortable handgun buyer in the $400 to $700 range.

The most "valuable" handgun I've owned was an Ed Brown Special Forces, but I got that one for a song and simply held it long enough to be sure that I didn't need to own it. I sold it and bought one of my favorite guns (Tanfoglio Elite Match) ... just with the profit and none of the principle. And I had a couple hundred left over. The whole story sounds ridiculous... most would think that I made it up.

alienbogey · April 22, 2013, 09:08 AM

This:

Then I changed stocks:

temmi · April 22, 2013, 11:08 AM

I'm Guessen it is my Briley 1911 (45ACP)

Snake

Grant D · April 22, 2013, 02:58 PM

Toss up between my 1941 SS issued Walther PP,1917 DWM P-08 Luger,and my six inch Colt Python. The price fluctuates on all three.

newfrontier45 · April 22, 2013, 03:10 PM

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I'll take the bait-- where's that dough going? Sounds interesting.

I'm going to have a Ruger 50th anniversary .44Mag flat-top converted into a Bisley .500JRH with an octagon barrel, hand polished rust or charcoal blue finish and ivory stocks. Color case hardened hammer and trigger. Haven't decided if I'll have it engraved or not.

Haz251 · April 22, 2013, 07:41 PM

Morgo where do you get that Beretta with a frame mounted safety????

444 · April 22, 2013, 07:52 PM

"It depends on whether you consider what they are currently worth, or what you paid at the time you bought it."

So true.
I would guess that my most expensive handgun would be an HK MK23. I didn't pay that much for it when I bought it, but I saw one in a shop the other day for $2400

I don't know what they typically go for, but I saw another one, in another shop 4-5 years ago for $2100.
And that is for a bone stock gun (no custom stuff).

Revolver1 · April 22, 2013, 08:18 PM

1968 mfg 6" Colt Python in Royal Blue!

johnwilliamson062 · April 22, 2013, 10:07 PM

Encore and I imagine it will be as long as I own it. Those barrels add up fast.

TXAZ · April 22, 2013, 10:16 PM

I am aware of one TFL'er that has a very historical handgun worth in the solid 6 figures. It is up to him to reveal not me. How about it T Man, a little history and a pic?

Morgo · April 23, 2013, 12:45 AM

Haz251 - That Beretta is the Steel I model. Its a SAO version along with a few others enhancements it has the frame mounted safety. They are discontinued I believe.

I also have the combat model which has a frame mounted safety as well

IMTHDUKE · April 24, 2013, 03:42 PM

Haz251 · April 24, 2013, 04:19 PM

Margo it is gorgeous looking with that inox finish! I'll have to keep my eyes out for one.

Molasses · April 24, 2013, 05:50 PM

April 20, 2013, 07:15 PM	#31
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	I never could bring myself to pay big bucks for a handgun. I just bought a Colt Combat Elite that cost more than I ever thought I would pay for a handgun. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy

April 20, 2013, 08:41 PM	#33
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,522	Mine's a Colt Python - looks identical to KyJim's. I purchased it new in 1983 for $449.99. It's worth a bit more than that now. It's in great shape - I've taken excellent care of it. I haven't fired it in at least 25 years, but on 9/3 this year, I'm going to take it out for a shoot - on the 30th anniversary of when I got it. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

April 21, 2013, 06:24 PM	#34
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	Have a CCG bisley tweaked a bit to my likin' Bisley with a .44 mag cylinder reamed out to tight .45 colt specs, 5.5" Douglas barrel, Bowen Rear sight, action job and matte hard chrome finish. Shoots far better than I do. Favorite gun. CCG is the markings of a sorta genius named dave clements.

April 22, 2013, 09:08 AM	#38
alienbogey Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Area Posts: 269	This: Then I changed stocks: __________________ Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

April 22, 2013, 07:52 PM	#43
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	"It depends on whether you consider what they are currently worth, or what you paid at the time you bought it." So true. I would guess that my most expensive handgun would be an HK MK23. I didn't pay that much for it when I bought it, but I saw one in a shop the other day for $2400 I don't know what they typically go for, but I saw another one, in another shop 4-5 years ago for $2100. And that is for a bone stock gun (no custom stuff). __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

April 18, 2013, 04:42 PM	#26
buffalo Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2009 Location: SW Florida Posts: 103	Mine is my S&W 1911PD .45acp with crimson trace grips,it was expensive and worth every penny,except i am selling the laser grips for some wood since i dont use the laser one's like i thought i would.

April 18, 2013, 04:52 PM	#27
Old 454 Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Chesterton Ind. Posts: 822	My Freedom Arms .454 Premier Grade This gun was built in 4-4-89 and never fired, paid 1600 for it.

April 20, 2013, 06:01 AM	#28
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	Most expensive... probably a D Engraved 6" Colt Diamondback 22 in terms of what I paid for it.

April 20, 2013, 06:21 AM	#29
BigDog Member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 45	Mine is a custom .45 CCO built for me by Sam Hatfield (hatfieldsgunsmithing.com) from a Fusion Officers lower, a Kimber Pro Carry upper, an STI hammer & sear, and Wilson small parts with three #47 mags fitted to the gun. [/URL]

April 20, 2013, 08:09 PM	#32
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	Colt Combat Target. I wanted the cheapest Colt .45ACP I could get with adjustable sights.

April 22, 2013, 05:31 AM	#35
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	Maybe this one

April 22, 2013, 05:32 AM	#36
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	Though these seem to command a high price as well these days

April 22, 2013, 11:08 AM	#39
temmi Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 531	I'm Guessen it is my Briley 1911 (45ACP) Snake

April 22, 2013, 02:58 PM	#40
Grant D Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Brazos County, Texas Posts: 1,038	Toss up between my 1941 SS issued Walther PP,1917 DWM P-08 Luger,and my six inch Colt Python. The price fluctuates on all three.

April 22, 2013, 07:41 PM	#42
Haz251 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 97	Morgo where do you get that Beretta with a frame mounted safety????

April 22, 2013, 08:18 PM	#44
Revolver1 Junior member Join Date: January 21, 2013 Location: NY Posts: 150	1968 mfg 6" Colt Python in Royal Blue!

April 22, 2013, 10:07 PM	#45
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Encore and I imagine it will be as long as I own it. Those barrels add up fast.

April 22, 2013, 10:16 PM	#46
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	I am aware of one TFL'er that has a very historical handgun worth in the solid 6 figures. It is up to him to reveal not me. How about it T Man, a little history and a pic? __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes Last edited by TXAZ; April 22, 2013 at 11:06 PM.

April 23, 2013, 12:45 AM	#47
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	Haz251 - That Beretta is the Steel I model. Its a SAO version along with a few others enhancements it has the frame mounted safety. They are discontinued I believe. I also have the combat model which has a frame mounted safety as well

April 24, 2013, 03:42 PM	#48
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April 24, 2013, 04:19 PM	#49
Haz251 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Posts: 97	Margo it is gorgeous looking with that inox finish! I'll have to keep my eyes out for one. Last edited by Haz251; April 24, 2013 at 07:22 PM.

April 24, 2013, 05:50 PM	#50
Molasses Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2007 Location: Anoka, MN Posts: 273