how much do you like the 1911?

[TAB]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=206871796


 

[fightingquaker13]

First, it looks like it escaped from a French whore house. That aside, for $71,000, it better have been hand made by John Moses Browning and used by Audi Murphy to kill a Nazi. $71,000? I'll merely refer to the Gunny rather than quoting him.
FQ13

[twyacht]

I guess quite a few of these "one of a kind" 100th year Anniversary Editions will be more available for those that consider it a "must have".

My 100 year 1894-1994 Winchester 30/30 "Anniversary" edition was bought at Wal-Mart.

I'd be happy with a similar simple 1911-2011 etching on the slide, and that's it. Certainly, not $71,000.

[BikerRN]

Me thinks I may have to place another bid.

LOL, seeing as how it cost as much as my vine covered cottage by the side of the road, I don't think I will be using it as a carry gun.

Biker

[billt]

That's a $2,500.00 pistol tops. It's not even fully engraved. I don't know who sets the prices for these things, but they really need to sober up a bit. That is insanity. So it was, "displayed at the SHOT show". So are a bunch of models in short skirts. Are they "worth" any more because they were there?  Bill T.

[Sponsor]

[fightingquaker13]

That's a $2,500.00 pistol tops. It's not even fully engraved. I don't know who sets the prices for these things, but they really need to sober up a bit. That is insanity. So it was, "displayed at the SHOT show". So are a bunch of models in short skirts. Are they "worth" any more because they were there?  Bill T.

I think those models would do a lot more for you than that pistol, and for probably a great deal less than $71,000.
FQ13

[MikeBjerum]

The gun is one part of the bid price, the trip and extras is another, but the following is the largest I'm sure.  This is about lovers of our sport and Rights putting up their money to support both.  This is something that the fortunate that have built wealth do that the liberals in our nation refuse to see.

All proceeds from the auction of this historic firearm will benefit the programs to further the Hunting Heritage Trust's programs to further America's hunting and shooting sports heritage.

The SHOT Show auction is administered by the Hunting Heritage Trust for the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

[BAC]

I understand that it's for a good cause, and all, but for that much money it comes in a cardboard box?  What's up with that?

[Swamp Yankee]

I like them a whole bunch but I do enjoy having a roof over my head also. I would rather have one of the Colt Special Edition 21st Century Commanders by TALO a whole lot less with $68,000 left over for Ammo.

Mike Mc

[alfsauve]

First thought, I wonder if they've gotten C&R approval?  ;-)

Secondly guys, come on this also comes with (which totally makes it worth it)

.... visit the Colt Factory in Hartford, Connecticut on March
..... a private tour of the factory
...... lunch with Colt Management
....  a package of special Colt logo items and collectibles
...... photos taken with the Colt engravers
...... visit the Colt Historical Department
...... an official document authenticated his Colt as the one and ONLY 100th Anniversary 1911
...... have his or her initials engraved on spare mainspring housing
....... Hotel and travel included

I do wonder if they'll cover shipping and FFL cost?