[The_Gun_Guru]

Does anyone have an idea of what it's worth?

It is in EXCELLENT condition and I only had it to the range once. I have eight (8) mags and two (2) holsters for it. It shoots great and is much more accurate than I am!

Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated, thanks


TGG

[12131]

I'll give you $49.99 for it.

[drizzle]

With a couple of mags, I paid 300, maybe a little high, but traded it for a nice stainless Star BS I thought was a nicer pistol. The guy who got my P1 was happy, too, so, I guess it depends.

Cash at a shop, you might get 150. Trade for something else used, you might value at 300, depending...

[Russ in PA]

With all of those extra mags, it should be worth $300. - $350. easy. If it has the hex reinforcing pin through the frame, it will be a much easier sell as everyone seems to look for that in a P-1.

[The_Gun_Guru]

Here are a few pics to help determine an approximate value:







Here is what I know about it....

It is post-war (dated 12/79)
It has an aluminum frame
It was made for the W. German Military
It has the fatter, stronger slide
It has the hex bolt reinforcement
It has a bright and shiny bore
It looks AWESOME and shoots even better!

Thanks for the replies so far, I hope this added info helps


TGG

[SigFTW]

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

Here are a few pics to help determine an approximate value:







Here is what I know about it....

It is post-war (dated 12/79)
It has an aluminum frame
It was made for the W. German Military
It has the fatter, stronger slide
It has the hex bolt reinforcement
It has a bright and shiny bore
It looks AWESOME and shoots even better!

Thanks for the replies so far, I hope this added info helps


TGG

8 mags! why does that not surprise me .

I want to pick up one of these, you selling it on GT?

[bac1023]

Man, I wouldn't sell that.

[raven11]

Originally Posted by SigFTW

8 mags! why does that not surprise me .

I want to pick up one of these, you selling it on GT?

That is a clean P1 , if this guy doesn't pick it up I will

[1gewehr]

Pretty P1. They are still selling for about $310-$320 from several sources. For a quick sell, I'd probably guess that $350 with the extra mags and holsters would get someone to bite.

[The_Gun_Guru]

Originally Posted by bac1023

Man, I wouldn't sell that.

Originally Posted by raven11

That is a clean P1 , if this guy doesn't pick it up I will

Originally Posted by SigFTW

8 mags! why does that not surprise me .

I want to pick up one of these, you selling it on GT?

Trust me, it's just a thought, I have not commited to it yet. I really want to get a Chinese Type 56 SKS but cannot afford it unless I sell something. Of my 72 guns this P-1 is what I am willing to part with in order to make the SKS a reality.

Am I making a mistake? I already have seven SKS' but only one P-1.......so which one is more important.....in YOUR opinion?

I am still torn


TGG

[12131]

If it were me, I would not get rid of it for any SKS. Never, ever. But that's just me. You may be different.

[raven11]

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

Trust me, it's just a thought, I have not commited to it yet. I really want to get a Chinese Type 56 SKS but cannot afford it unless I sell something. Of my 72 guns this P-1 is what I am willing to part with in order to make the SKS a reality.

Am I making a mistake? I already have seven SKS' but only one P-1.......so which one is more important.....in YOUR opinion?

I am still torn


TGG

in that case I would keep the P-1 , your not going to pay off a SKS with a P-1 so might as well save up, Type 56 are uncommon but they are not impossible to find

and i'm a rifle guy

[SigFTW]

I have a Chinese SKS I bought back about 18 years ago, all matching SS#.

[The_Gun_Guru]

Originally Posted by raven11

in that case I would keep the P-1 , your not going to pay off a SKS with a P-1 so might as well save up, Type 56 are uncommon but they are not impossible to find

and i'm a rifle guy

I can get one with my C&R for a total of around $300

Originally Posted by SigFTW

I have a Chinese SKS I bought back about 18 years ago, all matching SS#.

I have three Chinese SKS' - two "Factory 26" and one CGA. The Type 56 that I want has the blade bayonet instead of the spike bayonet.


TGG

[DAIadvisor]

Sell mags separately - whenever you try to put a package deal together you'll get raped every time.

300-320 for the gun, and then extra mags for 60-70 bucks. Holster comes with the gun.

[unit1069]

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

Am I making a mistake? I already have seven SKS' but only one P-1.......so which one is more important.....in YOUR opinion?

Roughly ten percent of your entire collection is composed of SKS models of various makes. Sell your least worthy SKS and keep the Walther is my suggestion.

[KalashniKEV]

The P-38/P1 is an important gun to own because it was the first double action auto.

Are any of your SKS's Chinese Commercial junkers? Sell one of those and get a true Type 56.

[Bruce M]

Add me to the column that would not sell the Walther and especially not for an SKS.

[Gary1911A1]

If you sell the P-1 and ever want to replace it, then it will cost you a lot more than you purchased it for. Keep it and enjoy it as a great piece of handgun history. Without it there might not be the Beretta 92 we have today.

[The_Gun_Guru]

A lot of very good advice, thanks all.

Like I said I am not set on selling it and probably won't, but I do want to know what it's worth, just in case.


TGG

[The_Gun_Guru]

I had it appraised, it came back as follows:

NRA-GOOD.....$279

I find that to be a little low.


TGG

[SigFTW]

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

I had it appraised, it came back as follows:

NRA-GOOD.....$279

I find that to be a little low.


TGG

I change my offer

[KalashniKEV]

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

I had it appraised, it came back as follows:

NRA-GOOD.....$279

I find that to be a little low.


TGG

For a P1, in just "GOOD" condition I think that's high.

They just brought in a metric crap ton of them for $250.

[The_Gun_Guru]

Originally Posted by KalashniKEV

For a P1, in just "GOOD" condition I think that's high.

They just brought in a metric crap ton of them for $250.

Look at my pics and tell me you think it's just "good". I believe it to be, at the very least, EXC to EXC+.

I'd like to see what a current P-1 priced at $250 looks like


TGG

[KalashniKEV]

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

Look at my pics and tell me you think it's just "good". I believe it to be, at the very least, EXC to EXC+.

It's definitely "EXCELLENT" and I don't think there is such a thing as "EXCELLENT+"

Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

I'd like to see what a current P-1 priced at $250 looks like


TGG

Here's a $269 one purchased from Turner's... pic stolen from TOS:



If you want I can show you a gorgeous $310 P38 when I get home too.