What's the most expensive hand gun you can buy?

[Cyc Wid It]

I'm surprised how many people missed the OP's mention of non unique guns or guns made of gold but just normal production type guns..

To be fair he did say production type guns and modified guns, excluding historical/etc.

[Mrskylinetou]

If you're referring to my post, which was right above this, I was being serious. I doubt there are a whole lot of people on this board who are familiar with a Korth and that it is a "factory" gun, inasmuch as a Patek Philippe Platinum World Time is a "factory" watch.

lol i just meant as a whole, I dont know who is who and the inside jokes... I get a big smile all the time. I like the light hearted post and questions so i tend to post alot of them...

I think this one is taking the cake so far....
Stan Chen Legacy Custom 1911

But i havent seen a high price on some of the off the shelf modified guns yet...

[PutTogether]

The most expensive gun I can find actually listed as a "for sale" production gun from a gun maker (not just a PURE custom shop) is the Ed Brown "Classic Custom Centennial Edition." It says they will make them only in 2011, but otherwise looks to be a readily available "factory" gun, albeit an engraved one.

$6995.




After that the most expensive I can find are the various Wilson Combat "tactical supergrades" at $4450

[HighLander51]

Luger made 2 guns in .45acp. Only one is known to survive, estimated at 1.5 million....

[i1800collect]

The most expensive gun I can find actually listed as a "for sale" production gun from a gun maker (not just a PURE custom shop) is the Ed Brown "Classic Custom Centennial Edition." It says they will make them only in 2011, but otherwise looks to be a readily available "factory" gun, albeit an engraved one.

$6995.

Volkmann Custom Centennial Edition - $6999.95

[CSACANNONEER]

Luger made 2 guns in .45acp. Only one is known to survive, estimated at 1.5 million....

I thought they made 3 and one was completely destroyed during testing, one is known and the third is missing. But, I definately could be wrong.

[PutTogether]

Volkmann Custom Centennial Edition - $6999.95

Grrrr, i lost by $4.95

But, I think Volkmann is at the very bleeding edge of what can be considered "factory."

I've seen new Ed Brown guns on dealer shelves....never a Volkmann.

Still, well played sir, you win.

[glockman19]

The Blue Book of Guns lists a Colt SAA pinch frame serial # 1-160 at $150,000 @ 90%

[faterikcartman]

Korth's top-of-the-line currently tops out at about $137,000.00.

Around 2004 their anniversary model cost about 25,000 Euros. Around $35,000 at today's exchange rate.

It reminds me that many people think Rolex makes the most expensive watch, when it isn't even in the running.

So if you've got the coin for it, you can spend a lot on new production handguns!

[ianS]

BHP 75th Anniversary MSRP $10,500

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=007B&cat_id=094&type_id=103&content=custom-shop-hi-power-75th-anniversary-firearms

That's a lot for a BHP since I doubt there was any internal work done on it. A true custom BHP would be a lot nicer to shoot and use while the 75th is all flash. Can anyone come up with a current production 1911 that costs more?

But yeah, Korths. They are the Rolls Royce of handguns

[Mrskylinetou]

Did u find any info on the korth 137k gun... I would love to see something on it...

Isnt the lugar considered a historical gun?

[.45ACP]

A Valtro 1911 prototype?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=199344636

[surprised]

For more eye-popping figures you should post a similar question on the shotgun sub-forum. Or look up shotguns made by Fabbri (Italian), Purdey, Holland & Holland, or Boss (British). Admittedly they are more custom than mass-produced. Still, they have catalogs, and they manufacture them at their factories.

[faterikcartman]

Did u find any info on the korth 137k gun... I would love to see something on it...

Most info is in German on German websites and I'm not sure Korth USA is still in business -- which probably explains why they are not on the tip of everyone's lips. Probably old guys only [sucks for me if I'm in that group now] If you know German you can look up info regarding the guns. I don't know if you'll find a picture of the six figure model but one is available. You can find some pretty snappy looking ones on their German website. Another thing notable about them is the focus on special alloy steels.

I think there is some sort of C&R exception process for rare and exceptional pieces, even in California (I think), so for someone with the patience and money I think that they could *EVENTUALLY* get a new Korth here even though it will never be on the list.

[bsg]

the most expensive handgun on my personal wish list would be an older Sig P210.