Ruger 75th Anniversary 1911...

[Encore64]

Put one of these on layaway a few months back. Wasn't my intention, but LGS got one for another customer who found one elsewhere before it arrived.

They were asking a very reasonable price, so I bit. They only gun I've ever bought with no intention of shooting.

Looking at them online yesterday, they're now $3000+ anywhere you look.

I knew they'd dry up fast. Only 750 produced, 15 per state. Collectors were bound to suck these up fast.

Curious if any other forum members bought one?

[sharkbait]

I was not aware of them. I'd like to see pictures of yours.

[tdbarton]

[Encore64]

Thanks Tim...

I changed the grip panels and screws on mine. It just looks better this way.

I put the original panels and screws in the box to preserve the gun's value.

[sharkbait]

That does look pretty sharp. I'm not big on engraved guns, but that is nicely done and not overkill.

[Encore64]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of engraved guns either. But, thought this one might be a grab.

I don't expect to see many of them floating around...

[crazyhorse]

Nice!