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    Default USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Been plenty of chatter on these at the Colt forum, various 1911 forums, ARFCOM, etc. but if you haven't seen them, here's the link: http://www.gunbroker.com/Item/631368312

    After much speculation, the final word from Colt is that they are indeed returns from the Marines due to Cerakoting that didn't hold up. Sounds like Colt is dumping inventory (and employees) trying to stay afloat.

    They were around $1,500 to PA residents and are already showing back up on GB at higher prices. So, who bought one of the 712 sold?
    Last edited by thebearpack; March 21st, 2017 at 02:31 PM.

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    If the Marines didn't want them, why would someone else buy them?

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Has the look of a plastic toy with a finish worn through in places. For that kind of money, they should be refurbished.

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Just a thought: these sold for close to the same price as a new civilian version of the same gun but were confirmed by Colt to be Marine returns and will have a Colt letter stating that. There were 712 sold (in 2.5 days) and could be as many as 6,000 more based on numbers some Colt guys threw out. Even if true, that's only 7,000 of these documented Marine-return 1911s that will turn up the market. There were by comparison 55,000 Union Switch & Signal 1911s made and they bring $5,000+ all day long. Find a marine-documented USS and the price will be 50% higher.

    My point? Yes there are better 1911s available for the money and yes the finish is ugly, but that's not what makes these interesting. There have been no other USGI-documented 1911s released to the public for 50 years.

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Quote Originally Posted by thebearpack View Post
    Even if true, that's only 7,000 of these documented Marine-return 1911s that will turn up the market. There were by comparison 55,000 Union Switch & Signal 1911s made and they bring $5,000+ all day long.

    Wait what I have a US&S receiver with a different upper. Supposed to be some type of production thing where US&S were only making reciever's at the time. I need to do more research.
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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Quote Originally Posted by Daycrawler View Post
    Wait what I have a US&S receiver with a different upper. Supposed to be some type of production thing where US&S were only making reciever's at the time. I need to do more research.

    Unfortunately that's not true, sorry. Sounds like you have a mixmaster but that's not all bad because any USS parts (with original finish) have value. PM me if you want more info. Would be glad to help.

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    For that kind of cash keep them. These are used returned firearms. How much do you think used Marine socks and under shorts go for?
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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Quote Originally Posted by JenniferG View Post
    For that kind of cash keep them. These are used returned firearms. How much do you think used Marine socks and under shorts go for?
    With all due respect, I was expecting more informed responses than this.

    It's extremely unusual (read: unheard of) for still-in-service weapons to be released to the general public. CMP made a big splash in the firearm world when they announced they might eventually be able to sell 70+ year old GI-used 1911s to the public, maybe. On top of that, it's a known fact that Marine-used firearms carry a premium with collectors, as do those with Navy provenance.

    I collect GI 1911s and have quite a few. These are the first new 1911s to be officially issued to our troops since 1945 so it continues the lineage of issued 1911s that started 106 years ago. That's why I bought one.

    I get that you don't see the value and that's obviously fine, but to equate them to socks is ridiculous. These weren't sold as shooters nor pristine examples yet they sold out in under three days and are already trading higher on the secondary market.

    But I get it: you can buy three Glocks for that price.

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    If they didn't X out the usmc I may have done something irrational.

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    Default Re: USMC M45A1s on Gunbroker... who bought one?

    Well, I'm now a Gunbroker Gold member. Hoping against hope that more will pop up. No other deals I'm particularly interested in for my $50 membership. Never underestimate the lunacy or deep pockets of Colt collectors. I imagine these will be very expensive guns in a few years.
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