Glock 17 Gen 1

[cbright1]

I purchased a Glock 17 (new) somewhere around year 2000. It came with (2) 10 round mags, not the 17 rd mags. It has a single pin, so I am reasonably confident that it is a Gen 1. I have put about 200 rounds through it, and then it sat in my safe. Just last month I took it shooting and put another 150 rounds through it...shoot perfectly with no FTF, FTE issues.

Other than a couple of very minor "rub" marks, the gun is pretty "new" looking.

So, my question is: is a good condition glock 17 gen 1 worth anything special? Is it worth more than a new gen 4? Is it worthy to be a collectors item. i do have the original box, and paperwork. I will look at it to get the actual dates etc...

If it is worth it, I would probably part with it, as I would like to move to a smaller frame carry weapon.

[kcjr1125]

I do not know much about glocks other than Just about EVERYONE has one. I do not think it would be very special. But then again like I said I do not know much. Just my two copper Lincoln's

[Oceanbob]

Not a Gen 1 that's for sure. More likely a late model Gen 2.

Worth $450 to $500.

My Gen 1 was bought in 1987

My Gen 2 was bought in 1993



Gen 3 are 3 pin.

[kcheung2]

Very few Gen 1s were made, Gen 2 production started in 1990 and Gen 3 in 2000. Yours is likely a Gen 2 or 3. Someone will be a long shortly to post the picture that shows the different grips of each generation.

this can help you pin down when your particular gun was made.

http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1287557

As for worth, it's the same as any other of the millions out there.

[BigPimping]

A Gen 1 Glock is worth a lot more than a Gen 4. given the time frame that you listed, I would probably guess Generation two.

[003]

Keep in mind that early 3rd generation Glocks had a single pin and the light rail. Given the time frame you mentioned, it is most likely a 2nd generation, or even an early 3rd generation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glock

"Second generation models

A mid-life upgrade to the Glock pistols involved the addition of checkering on the front strap and serrations to the back strap. These versions were introduced in 1988 and were informally referred to as "second generation" models. To meet American ATF regulations, a steel plate with a stamped serial number was embedded into the receiver in front of the trigger guard.

In 1991, an integrated recoil spring assembly replaced the original two-piece recoil spring and tube design. The magazine was slightly modified, changing the floorplate and fitting the follower spring with a resistance insert at its base.

Third generation models

In the late 1990s, the frame was further modified with an accessory rail (called the "Universal Glock rail") to allow the mounting of laser sights, tactical lights, and other accessories. Thumb rests on both sides of the frame and finger grooves on the front strap were added. Glock pistols with these upgrades are informally referred to as (early) "third generation" models. Later third generation models additionally featured a modified extractor that serves as a loaded chamber indicator, and the locking block was enlarged, along with the addition of an extra cross pin to aid the distribution of forces exerted by the locking block. This cross pin is known as the locking block pin and located above the trigger pin.[20]

The polymer frames of third generation models can be black, flat dark earth, or olive drab. Besides that, non-firing dummy pistols ("R" models) have a bright red frame and Simunition-adapted practice pistols ("T" models) – a bright blue frame for easy identification.[21]

In 2009, the Glock 22 RTF2 (Rough Textured Frame 2) (chambered in .40 S&W) was introduced. This pistol featured a new checkering texture around the grip and new scalloped (fish gill shaped) serrations at the rear of the sides of the slide."

[cbright1]

Keep in mind that early 3rd generation Glocks had a single pin and the light rail. Given the time frame you mentioned, it is most likely a 2nd generation, or even an early 3rd generation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glock

Ok, I will look at it again. I was under the impression that the single pin was a gen 1, and all other gens were 2 pin. It for sure has the s/n embedded in front of the trigger guard.

[cbright1]

Not a Gen 1 that's for sure. More likely a late model Gen 2.

Worth $450 to $500.

My Gen 1 was bought in 1987

My Gen 2 was bought in 1993



Gen 3 are 3 pin.

So it would be a fair trade for a new shield?

[KrisDSA]

Not a Gen 1 that's for sure. More likely a late model Gen 2.

Worth $450 to $500.

My Gen 1 was bought in 1987

My Gen 2 was bought in 1993



Gen 3 are 3 pin.

Don't forget the 2.5 Glocks

[KrisDSA]

So it would be a fair trade for a new shield?

Why would you do that... Buy a Shield and save the Glock