Idiot scratch 1911. Value

[Marteen]

Hello,

Without saying that the value is how m uch the buyer will pay. Trying to get an average.

Just curious how much would the idiot scratch devalue a 1911. Based on the below levels of 1911

1. 1k-1.5k level of 1911

2. 1.5k-2.5k level of 1911

3. 2.5k+ level 1911

This is purely opinion. I wanted to know what people think.

[Mossy Man]

4 Glock 21s

[DDM4556]

IMO, 10% off of the market value would suffice.

[golfrj]

Depends on the finish of the gun.. Cost to repair varies with finish IF you need to repair it (drives me nuts).....

[HardwoodRods]

20 minutes for three boards

[onelonehorseman]

I think it really depends on if the 1911 is a collector piece or a shooter. For a shooter, I wouldn't think it will have much affect, especially if it's a desirable model. For a collector's item that will be mainly a safe queen . . 10-15% depending on the buyer.

[Litespeeds]

A gun is a tool and scratches should not be an issue for most people who actually use their tools. Now if you are a collector or a care taker, then that scratch will vary depending on how noticeable it is as well as where it's at.

On an ordinary 1911 like a Kimber or Springfield Armory, I don't think it will affect the price. But if you have a semi custom like Nighthawk, Wilson Combat, Ed Brown or Les Baer, you will probably lose about 10%.

[hermosabeach]

ZERO


Guns should have holster wear.... Guns should show signs of use....

If you are worried about the cosmetic scratch and not the sear engagement with the hammer......

[flyinverted]

Blue Book of Gun values shows a Colt Series 70 as follows based on condition:

100% $1450
98% $1200
95% $995

Obviously these are for insurance and pawn shop purposes and not real life person to person values.

[Dano3467]

For me It would likely make it a no sale, I like mine clean, without defects, others may not be so picky.

I'd say for the not so picky crowed, & depending on the depth of scratch, starting at 10%, down to 18%, it depends of that scratch.

The new owner will be judged at range by that nasty scratch as the idiot IMO.

Got pics ?

[John Browning]

Anywhere from 10% to 50% depending on what kind of 1911 we're talking about. A Springfield 1911 run of the mill shooter would be at the 10% end, an otherwise spotless WWI or WWII 1911 would be on the 50% end of things.

[Chapped Hide]

I could care less about honest wear and love the look of a gun that's got lots of holster wear. However, when it comes to an idiot scratch, I wouldn't buy a gun that had one regardless of discount.

[emulex81]

Stainless idiot scratch you could probably get rid of yourself. It's a bigger problem if its the only flaw if it a pretty used up gun idiot scratch might not matter to potential buyer if they are thinking of refinishing anyway

[Black Majik]

If I'm selling, 0%, if I'm buying 20%

[robert101]

I agree with the 10% deduction point. I would tend to look at other factors such as barrel wear, part compatibility, general cleanliness, and tightness of the gun. The scratch is only one minor issue.