Do aftermarket parts hurt re-sale?

[SIKwitIT]

I just aquired a colt 1911 in .38 super that i was thinking about selling. The frame is from 1974, the slide is an STI, and the barrel is a bar-sto. It has adjustable sights and 4 mags. What would something like this go for being that its not all original?
Any info is apperciated

[Dhena81]

I don't know if it hurts it or helps. For me personally I don't like buying modified pistols I'd rather get a stock weapon and modify it the way I see fit. For example someone that sells a G17 with aftermarket NS extended slide stops ect most of the time they aren't the ones I would buy so IMO your market shrinks.

[BDH]

It's not a high-end pistol, but has nice parts. How does it shoot?

It might sell for a little under what a new Series 70 would sell for, provided the internals are ok and the bbl isn't shot out. Mag well is just an add-on, the grip safety isn't fitted very well, so $800 to a $1,000 wouldn't be out of line. But, keep in mind, a lot of little mods don't always add value. Don't be offended if you are offered less.
Bruce

[saki302]

Who built it? If it was put together by a known 'smith, it might be worth a bit more. Maybe 800-1000 if it shoots well.

-Dave

[SIKwitIT]

i dont know who built the pistol or even how it shoots. I plan on putting atleast 50 rounds through it before i sell it to make sure it fully functions.

[beerman]

I personally dont like guns that have been tinkered with..You just dont know if it was Hoag or Bubba. (Unless theres paperwork) I prefer to buy stock guns,if its been messed with,price must be real real good. Just my 2 cents.

[den888]

I personally only buy pistols which are unmodified and stock.

[SIKwitIT]

makes sense

[Press Check]

In the realm of 1911's, since few parts simply drop-in, buyers do in fact care about which Smith fitted them, and even if the pistol has been resold several times, a good seller will always have the documentation.

In the case of a 1974 Colt .38 Super, which is an awesome pistol, I think the overall value is greatly diminished with an STI slide. Personally, I would not buy it, and I'd almost be inclined to call it sacrilege.

[zfields]

Franken gun. Parts gun. Bcuket - o - gun. Whatever you want to call it.


Not saying its a bad gun, but its not going to get the same price as a production gun.
Personally, Id refit it with a 9mm barrel and keep it for a shooter. It looks like a great pistol!

[Databyter]

I just aquired a colt 1911 in .38 super that i was thinking about selling. The frame is from 1974, the slide is an STI, and the barrel is a bar-sto. It has adjustable sights and 4 mags. What would something like this go for being that its not all original?
Any info is apperciated

If you articulate that the mod's are improvements and they are improvements that anyone can benefit from I think it is a plus.

Who doesn't want a tuned aftermarket trigger, or better sights.

But don't expect to get the full value of the upgrade.

[Bug Splat]

I don't think aftermarket parts hurt the value but you limit your market. The average joe just sees a 1911 and not the parts which add value. A contractor once told me a $300,000 house built with $2million worth of gold nails is still a $300,000 house.

[toby]

One mans semi custom gun is anothers mans POS, But in your case I think that is a good looking gun and if it performs well and I was looking, I would buy it, $500-$600

[BoJackUSMC]

When someone modifies their gun, that means the gun is made for THAT shooter. So I do not like buying guns that has been modified.

[trob]

I wouldn't call that modified, I would call it pieced-together.


I like modified.....pieced together is a different story. I would probably expect it to sell for 600-800 (depending on how well it's fitted).