Value of 1911 colt comp commander 80 series

[Bill From Bucks]

My son is looking for the value of his colt,it was a custom make from colt around 1996 it was never a carry piece fired 200 rounds has comp trigger and barrel ported.
Parkerized on barrell and slide. Matte finish on bottom
Thanks in advance Bill
PS he is looking to sell it

[officer64]

The current guide has several valuations for a Commander.

If this was a production Series 80, $550 (NIB would have been $700)

If it is a Combat Target model, 1996 introduction, $675 (NIB would have been $800)

It sounds like this might be the latter of the two. Tell him that he will get a better response if he offers it for outright sale. He'll lose his shirt on a trade in.

[Bill From Bucks]

Thanks for the info,,,that was my feeling also but even at his age they sort of are looking for answers from somone other than dad.