Colt 38 super elite national match value?

[rutman]

Friend of mine has a new in the box Colt 38 super elite national match. Anyone know what it may be worth? He’s potentially interested in selling but don’t have a clue what to ask…

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[palmettomoon]

Pistol by itself? Maybe $1,400 - $1,500. With box & docs? $1,700-$1,800.

 

[PazAttack86]

x2 with Palmettomoon

rad pistol

 

[rutman]

He says it’s new in the box. Never had a round chambered… He thinks it may be worth around 3k plus. I thought that might be a little steep. It was purchased new in the late 80’s.


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[Retired Army]

This one sold for $6225.00 at auction if it’s the same.

COLT 1911 Gold Cup National Match .38 Super Elite, MFD 1987 C&R Stainless | Lock, Stock & Barrel

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And this one for $4500.00. Might be worth putting it on Gunbroker with a high reserve and see where it goes.

Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match .38 Super Elite 5″ Blue & Stainless Steel, MFD 1987 & Box, C&R OK | Lock, Stock & Barrel

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[MidniteFlame]

Might also want to browse gunbroker on this one. I find that when the brand "Super Elite" comes into play, it totally supersedes the gold cup, national match, tags regardless of series 70, 80, or MKIV . All of this of course depends on condition, and this one seems to be in pretty rough shape. Most likely brings us right back to the 17-18 like Palmetto said.

 

[MidniteFlame]

Didn't see the last couple post before I started typing. To have never been fired or chambered it has a really rough idiot mark. There is serious relief of the lettering on the slide. If this was new old stock yes it would be worth a pretty penny. It is not anywhere near that catagory. Not trying to cut your buddys pistol but that's just the way it is.

 

[Retired Army]

I have no idea really. I think it’s a cool piece. I’d keep it if it were mine and spend the $$ in an authentication letter from Colt. That’s what I did with my Mk IV 9mm to pass down to my son.

 

[rutman]

Didn't see the last couple post before I started typing. To have never been fired or chambered it has a really rough idiot mark. There is serious relief of the lettering on the slide. If this was new old stock yes it would be worth a pretty penny. It is not anywhere near that catagory. Not trying to cut your buddys pistol but that's just the way it is.

I’m with you on that. He saw what some went for on Gunbroker and thought it may be worth a good bit. But I’m like you, it’s definitely got some “not new” looks about it. I haven’t seen it personally, just going by what he told me.


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[rutman]

New info…. He said it was shot a few times when it was new. That explains the mark on the frame. It’s actually his Dad’s gun.


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