Should I buy it? 1911

[Tactical Bacon]

Friend from work has recieved a gun from his father and wants to get rid of it. It is a Model 70 Colt in Nickel that has different sights on it than factory and Pachmayr grips. He wants $350 for it. Not perfect, but nickel is not chipping off and it still seems pretty nice, maybe 7 or 8 out of 10. Should I go for it? What is it worth? I can't attach a picture for some reason or I would do that.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Hard to think that almost any 70 series Colt wouldn't be worth $300.

 

[Colt556]

If you don't want it let me know and I'll buy it.

 

[scottka]

You need to post the pic on a web hosting site like photobucket.com

 

[PGRChaplain]

Run, Do Not Walk back and buy it! You'll never loose any money on that Colt.
p.s. 2

 

[Tactical Bacon]

Thought the same thing, but since it was nickel didn't have any idea of a value, any thoughts? And thanks!

 

[Mark 1911]

At 70 to 80 percent for $350 you can't pass it up.

 

[Hoosier45]

I need new friends.

 

[calcot7]

R U kidding? WTH R U wasting time typing on here? Get ur a_ _ back over there with the cash or sell me his phone number for $400.

 

[Hoosier45]

You're not the same guy whose friend has a Python for sale, are you?

 

[Sylvain]

No.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfJj90eNIfE

 

[Fordtough25]

You're not the same guy whose friend has a Python for sale, are you?

Thats what I was just wondering! If so buy them both!

 

[Fordtough25]

No.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfJj90eNIfE

 

[Gunaria]

I'll give $420 for it.

 

[VUPDblue]

I woulda told you to buy it had you asked me......

 

[Hoosier45]

All the guns I have ever bought from friends have gone 1 of 2 ways:

Friend: I have this gun I don't want, will you give me $300 for it?
Me: It's worth more than that. I'll give you $500 for it.

or

Friend: I need some money. Will you give me $300 for my gun?
Me: Yes, and you can buy it back for $300 when you can afford it.

But then none of them have been 1911s or Pythons, either.

 

[Miles42]

In a word it is a steal at that price. Run don't walk and make sure no one gets there before you do.

 

[Tactical Bacon]

Consider it bought! I know VUPDBlue, i will next time. Thanks

 

[Sniper 79]

The 1911 and 300 dollars dont go together. GRAB IT!

 

[Hornett]

$350.00?
NO!
It's total junk and too expensive to get fixed.
You will hate it and will always regret guying it.

Tell me this guys full name and address, possibly a phone number, so I can call him and tell him off for trying to rip off a friend.

Seriously though, You should borrow money to buy that if you need to.