I have a Colt series 80 blued Gold Cup with original brown box and papers.  The gun is stock except for a couple mods.  I put base pads on the two mags, and also changed out followers and springs to extend them to 8 rounds.  I put Millett red front/white outline adjustable rear sights on, but still have the original Elliason rear sight.  I have Hogue black rubber finger grips on it currently, but still have the original wood grips.  I have talked to the local gun shops and they only offer $600 trade in.  I've seen them on line in the $800 to $1000 range.

 

These days it's damn near impossible for a gun owner to do a private sale of a handgun.  None of the papers will touch them.  I could sell it through a dealer and pay commission.

 

Anyone out there had any experience with selling guns on line?  On the surface, it would seem to reach a much larger audience and possibly get a better price?

 

thanks!

 

Larry