Are early Glocks collectible?

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tunnug

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They're collected by a certain bunch, not yet recognized by the masses, they do sell for a premium, you just have to find the right buyer.
The box and manual is a plus.
 

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I purchased the gun/pistol in 1987 and didn't use it much, being more comfortable with revolvers and 1911 style with a manual safety. Glock experts told me the gun would only be worth $260 to $400 and the box and manual almost worthless.
 

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YES, there's a collectors market for them.
A guy local to me would maybe be interested if you decide to part with it.
 

dhains1963

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I would compare a collectable glock to a collectable remington 870 wingmaster 12 gage shotgun. There are soo many 870s out there, that even the old ones aren't worth much. Same with glocks.
 

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In 2017 a Gen 1 Glock 17 brought $6700 at auction; others brought $2000 to $2500.
Gen 1 Glock 19s fetch $5k In some places.

The devil is in the details. Folks not familiar with a Single Six would scoff at price differences not knowing a NM is vastly different than a RSSE.
 

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Well, there's lots of gun brands and other things I don't care for either but it don't mean they're worthless.

There's an ass for every seat as my car salesman friend always said.
 

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In 2017 a Gen 1 Glock 17 brought $6700 at auction; others brought $2000 to $2500.
Gen 1 Glock 19s fetch $5k In some places.

The devil is in the details. Folks not familiar with a Single Six would scoff at price differences not knowing a NM is vastly different than a RSSE.
I had a Gen 1 17L I sold for $1,000 about 10 years ago - in the tupperware no papers. I bought it for $150 so I thought I was doing good. It was from the second batch because it didn't have the vented barrel that were prone to cracking. I still have my very early Gen 2 19 with the desirable Austrian proof marks. Bought it new so I still have all the papers and tupperware box - but I did pull the gaudy labels off the box when I got it.
 

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Some of the Glocks I saw for sale were, cutaways
 

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black1970

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I have a Gen 2 17 with box, book, and 2 17 rd u notch mags. Paid 465 for it a month ago. I think I can get 700 for it. The u notch mags are becoming collector items. Also have a Gen 2 19 made in 98 with 2 ban era 10 rd mags. The 17 was made in 88. I really like no rail.
 

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