Colt Anniversary Model 01911ANVIII

[T.MAY]

Anyone else seen one of these in their local gun store yet? This is S/N 101

Also, Has anyone heard about a 2 gun set consisting of the first 100 S/N's of each Anniversary gun?

[TaggAFG]

I put a deposit down on one at my local gun shop back in September 2010, and contacted them in December on updates. They haven't heard anything on them at that time.

Hopefully soon.

[pyunker45]

Originally Posted by T.MAY

Anyone else seen one of these in their local gun store yet? This is S/N 101

Also, Has anyone heard about a 2 gun set consisting of the first 100 S/N's of each Anniversary gun?

Does Ed and the buyer know you are flashing their piece around the internet?

[den888]

Nice Colt!

[T.MAY]

Originally Posted by pyunker45

Does Ed and the buyer know you are flashing their piece around the internet?

I was just trying to provide a public service to the Colt community by letting everyone know that they were finally shipping.... judging by the response to this post.....I would have to say that I grossly overestimated any interest in this version of Colt's Centennial offering.

Based on the amount of money I have given Ed over the years....I'm thinking he wouldn't care. Is it yours?

[The Earl o Sammich]

I'll have to kick my FFL awake. Let him know they are out there.

[dsk]

Thanks, but I already have a standard O1918 with authentic rollmarks.

[T.MAY]

Originally Posted by dsk

Thanks, but I already have a standard O1918 with authentic rollmarks.

I haven't seen this in person but I'm assuming that it has the same Black Oxide finish as the 01918 you speak of. Too bad they didn't choose to do this gun in the Carbonia Blue finish they used for the previous WW I repro 01911. I think that would have increased the interest substantially. IMO

[1saxman]

The Colt site agrees, saying it's based on the 01918 finish. The 'step-up' version has 'Royal Blue'.

[T.MAY]

OK...if this is the 01911ANVIII and the gold inlayed version is the 01911ANVII.

Is there a 01911ANVI ?
or are these two 01911ANVI I and 01911ANVI II?

[Nickpisp]

Originally Posted by T.MAY

OK...if this is the 01911ANVIII and the gold inlayed version is the 01911ANVII.

Is there a 01911ANVI ?
or are these two 01911ANVI I and 01911ANVI II?

There was only 1 ANVI made.

[OIF2]

Nope- two were made. One donated, one placed in the Colt arms library.
Bob

[01911anviii]

Just curious if anyone knows what the differences are between the 01911anvIII and the 01911anvII? I just ordered what I thought was a 01911anvII and it appears they're sending me the III.

[Nickpisp]

Originally Posted by 01911anviii

Just curious if anyone knows what the differences are between the 01911anvIII and the 01911anvII? I just ordered what I thought was a 01911anvII and it appears they're sending me the III.

ANVIII is pictured above, ANVII has the gold engraving.

[Nickpisp]

Originally Posted by OIF2

Nope- two were made. One donated, one placed in the Colt arms library.
Bob

That's not what their website says....

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Portals/0/pa...escription.pdf

[lazarus86]

That is a gorgeous gun! I think my young but average eyes would have a trouble seeing those sights though!

[pyunker45]

Originally Posted by T.MAY

I was just trying to provide a public service to the Colt community by letting everyone know that they were finally shipping.... judging by the response to this post.....I would have to say that I grossly overestimated any interest in this version of Colt's Centennial offering.

Based on the amount of money I have given Ed over the years....I'm thinking he wouldn't care. Is it yours?

No, I don't particularly care for it myself.

[nosreme]

I have two of both the 01911 and 01918 and have the centennial on order. The dealer who has my order also has four others on order for people. The gun will sell out. Don't judge overall interest by the contrarian responses you get for doing a good deed online. I appreciate your update and am sure the many who plan to get the gun or are considering it, or just like to know about it similarly appreciate your post.

[T.MAY]

Originally Posted by 01911anviii

Just curious if anyone knows what the differences are between the 01911anvIII and the 01911anvII? I just ordered what I thought was a 01911anvII and it appears they're sending me the III.

Yeah....about $1145.00... the II is $2295.00 and the III is $1150.00. They are only making 750 of the II's

[T.MAY]

Originally Posted by Nickpisp

There was only 1 ANVI made.

Thanks Nick,

I saw that one before but didn't realize it was the ANVI.
I wonder if this one will bring more than the 2011 SHOT show gun?

[T.MAY]

Originally Posted by nosreme

I have two of both the 01911 and 01918 and have the centennial on order. The dealer who has my order also has four others on order for people. The gun will sell out. Don't judge overall interest by the contrarian responses you get for doing a good deed online. I appreciate your update and am sure the many who plan to get the gun or are considering it, or just like to know about it similarly appreciate your post.

Thanks...many here have expressed disappointment in the Colt Centennial offerings but I agree....many will buy one.

I would love to find a 01911.......

[nosreme]

<< I would love to find a 01911... >>

The supply is dwindling but they do show up from time to time. Expand your search terms for online looking if you haven't already done so. About a year ago, I searched Auction Arms for a "Colt WWI," which I thought was pretty broad. Nothing showed up, but a seller had a perfect NIB one listed under "Colt WW1." I've noticed the same thing sometimes playing around on GB, GA, and AA. So, PITN as it is, you might strike gold, er, carbonia blue, if you do multiple searches, e.g., coupling "Colt" with WWI, WW I, WW1, WW 1, 01911, O1911, carbonia blue... I also noticed that a couple were incorrectly listed as WWI "commemorative" instead of "replica." One of the 01911s I bought was from a dealer (in Alaska) who, in an exchange of emails before I bid, didn't know there was a difference between the 01911 and 01918.

[Nickpisp]

Originally Posted by nosreme

<< I would love to find a 01911... >>

The supply is dwindling but they do show up from time to time. Expand your search terms for online looking if you haven't already done so. About a year ago, I searched Auction Arms for a "Colt WWI," which I thought was pretty broad. Nothing showed up, but a seller had a perfect NIB one listed under "Colt WW1." I've noticed the same thing sometimes playing around on GB, GA, and AA. So, PITN as it is, you might strike gold, er, carbonia blue, if you do multiple searches, e.g., coupling "Colt" with WWI, WW I, WW1, WW 1, 01911, O1911, carbonia blue... I also noticed that a couple were incorrectly listed as WWI "commemorative" instead of "replica." One of the 01911s I bought was from a dealer (in Alaska) who, in an exchange of emails before I bid, didn't know there was a difference between the 01911 and 01918.

Yup, they pop up from time to time on Gunbroker. I saw a NIB go recently for $1200, that's the cheapest I've seen.

[Couch-Commando]

Any idea how many are being made and what the price is?

I am turning 21 in July and am considering buying a Colt as my first handgun if I can save enough. As a Garand shooter, I have a deep appreciation for history and really like the looks of this model and the O1918. However, I seriously doubt I'll be able to spend more than 1000 dollars.

[T.MAY]

Originally Posted by Couch-Commando

Any idea how many are being made and what the price is?

I am turning 21 in July and am considering buying a Colt as my first handgun if I can save enough. As a Garand shooter, I have a deep appreciation for history and really like the looks of this model and the O1918. However, I seriously doubt I'll be able to spend more than 1000 dollars.

I assume you are talking about the Centennial pictured in the beginning of this thread.

Production is limited to orders placed by Nov 30. 2011. so they are easy to come by....order one. Price mentioned earlier in the post as $1150.00 MSRP.
$1000.00 should get you very close...