Trying To Get A Colt 1911 Centennial Edition

Max Owner

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Hey all.

Had a thread in the Dealers section and I guess it got deleted.....:confused:

Looking to get a Colt deluxe model I'm gonna call it. Called around hells creation and no luck. If dealers have any coming in, they are spoken for.

Anyone have a line on one?

A few places took my name and number but were adamant about no guarranties.
 
I had a similar thread a while back here it is:http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=542912

They are only making 750 of the Deluxe versions so they could be hard to get if not already sold out....:eek:
 
Personally, I'm holding out for one of the much coveted Colt "Alberta Diamond Jubilee" 1 of 200 commemoratives....:p

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NAA.
 
The dilemma is to shoot or not to shoot with commemoratives. I wanted to get the 100'th AnvIII Colt bottom end commemorative so I could shoot it and not worry about depreciation.
 
For the kind of money being asked for commemoratives and special run pistols for a product that is likely lesser quality and not able to be fired without a large drop in value I'd rather buy a really nice original, likely spend less and have the real deal that I could shoot a few rounds through once in a while.

Unless of course I was NAA who already has most of the nice ones and can afford an expensive commemorative like the Alberta one, :)

Mike
 
No one asked, but here's my .02........ to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1911 I'd sooner spring for an original Colt 1911 [military] or Government [commercial] model from the 1912 - 1918 era than one of the "new" Colt 100th commemoratives.

But I will say the Kimber 100th anniversary model does strike my fancy.

And the only thing I like about the Alberta Diamond Jubilee 1 of 200 commemoratives is that they are 'real deal' Series 70 Colts. Trash the gawdy gold metal grips and blacken the gold off the slide & you have a very nice S70 Colt.... ;)

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BC Mike said:
For the kind of money being asked for commemoratives and special run pistols for a product that is likely lesser quality and not able to be fired without a large drop in value I'd rather buy a really nice original, likely spend less and have the real deal that I could shoot a few rounds through once in a while.

Mike
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I don't know if the commemoratives are lesser quality, but I agree. I'd much rather have an original. What I don't understand is why a copy is worth more than the "real thing", wouldn't an original in your hand better commemorate the history?

Just my opinion. I know people like fancy "special run" items, so whatever blows your skirt up, I guess.
 
NAA said:
No one asked, but here's my .02........ to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1911 I'd sooner spring for an original Colt 1911 [military] or Government [commercial] model from the 1912 - 1918 era than one of the "new" Colt 100th commemoratives.

But I will say the Kimber 100th anniversary model does strike my fancy.

And the only thing I like about the Alberta Diamond Jubilee 1 of 200 commemoratives is that they are 'real deal' Series 70 Colts. Trash the gawdy gold metal grips and blacken the gold off the slide & you have a very nice S70 Colt.... ;)

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NAA.
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You've said it nicely. I don't get that gawdy gold business, i think it cheapens the whole idea but that's just me. Now let's see a couple of those beautiful originals you're hoarding:) Here's mine:

http://www.coltautos.com/1911gm_C31280.htm

Mike
 
Funny how there is lots of talk about how tacky and poor quality these new guns are but have nothing to do with the original post.

What makes the Colt Centennial a crummy gun? Why do you say that?

And as for buying an original, where would you find one in good shape? VERY few and far between and not likely affordable by the average schmuck.
 
Max Owner said:
Funny how there is lots of talk about how tacky and poor quality these new guns are but have nothing to do with the original post.

What makes the Colt Centennial a crummy gun? Why do you say that?

And as for buying an original, where would you find one in good shape? VERY few and far between and not likely affordable by the average schmuck.
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Me, I never said the Colt 100th anniversary centennial models were poor quality, tacky or even crummy guns. What I said was personally I'd rather have an original Colt 1911 over the what will be these newly minted models.

And actually I do think because of the limited run of these commemoratives one has a better chance to find an original for sale than get one of them. That's just my .02 on it.

I do think the Colt Alberta diamond jubilee 1 of 200 commemoratives are tacky looking though. But that said, they are at least 'real deal' original Colt Series 70 pistols. So, ditch the gold grips on 'em and blacken out the gold script on the slide flats, one could have a very nice, spankin' new Colt Series 70 .45ACP. Now that's one I'd shoot.

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The Jubilee model would be worth more if left in original condition.

So it sounds like you're not a guy who would buy one. For colelctor value I would take one in a heart beat. The Centennial edition only would appeal to a collector. Hence me wanting one and not shooting it.

750 made. As time goes on, they become more scarce or they are found in bad condition. Rust, someone works the action, house fire, theft.

I will try and get a basic one aswell.
 
The Alberta Jubilee commemerative is the ugliest special run I have ever seen. Looks like something that would belong to a Cartel druglord or out of a Bollywood movie. Nice idea but poor execution on detailing. There has been one sitting at The Edge in Calgary for months. The seller is looking for $2500 for it and thats far above what it should be worth..Yikes..
I am looking forward to the new 1911 commemeratives. A local dealer here has a bunch of the plain models coming, for which he is taking deposits to confirm your order. They also have 2 of the delux incoming but have been gobbled up already, but they are trying to get another unit or 2 if possible.
Hope to be seeing them soon.
Cheers
dB
 
Max Owner said:
Funny how there is lots of talk about how tacky and poor quality these new guns are but have nothing to do with the original post.

What makes the Colt Centennial a crummy gun? Why do you say that?

And as for buying an original, where would you find one in good shape? VERY few and far between and not likely affordable by the average schmuck.
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I'll take back "likely lesser quality" as that is subjective. As for finding one in good shape you will find one if you truly want one. Patience and perserverance are part of the appeal. It's a bit like the Harley Owners claim - If I have to explain it...etc. I can almost gaurentee you won't have to pay between $2500 and $4000 for one either. I bought my 1916 Government Model here for a fair price and there are others to be had.

signed,
Average Schmuck :)
 
If anyone is seriously thinking about aquiring a new Colt Anniversary model, going to the US is the best route to get one. PM me, and I will refer a dealer I have been using. I have purchased 2 Colts from him, with no problems. Prophet River handles the importing for a fee that is less than what the taxes would be if purchased in Canada.
 
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