Might be a bargan Singer

[hsr]

First I have no connection with this auction and can't afford to bid myself. But this might be a chance for a bargain, if it is real;

http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/lot/13994082/m1911a1--45-cal---singer-pistol---?cat=0&sort=1&hide=0&qs=0&view=0&aView=0&q=singer&selCat=0

They also have a North American

http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/lot/13994081/north-american--45-cal--pistol-?cat=0&sort=1&hide=0&qs=0&view=0&aView=0&q=north&selCat=0

[Bob K]

I doubt that there will be any bargains. Word gets around quickly. This has been brought up before.

[Johnny P]

That Singer has been known for years. Something fishy with the $15,000 to $25,000 estimate.

[westgard]

'comes with Singer letter of authentication'. excuse my ignorance, but is that possible....?

[Scott Gahimer]

Sure. It's on the Internet. It's bound to be true. :)

That all depends on what the seller considers to be a Singer letter of authentication. It's his description.

[Scott Wilson]

The description also notes that the pistol has walnut stocks.

[westgard]

Sure. It's on the Internet. It's bound to be true. :)

That all depends on what the seller considers to be a Singer letter of authentication. It's his description.
Ah, I guess you are right Scott, I forgot about that....!!! :^)

[Johnny P]

All reasons you should verify the originality of the pistol for yourself rather than taking the seller's word.

[oldcanuck]

Those pictures certainly don't help. Of course anyone serious enough to be a player on this, would want to inspect in hand.

[hsr]

The Singer sold for $65k and the North American for $31k. The Singer's grips were the correct material and not walnut, but I have no idea if they were the correct Singer grips.

[Scott Gahimer]

Anyone know if lot #148 sold, and if so, for how much?
http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/lot/13994076/colt-45--22-cal--government-model-conversion-unit?display=50&cpage=3

The reason I ask is that I own U47 and it is not the one that was in the auction catalog.

[hsr]

It did sell, but I wasn't paying attention to the price, sorry.

[Bob K]

Scott, it sold for $2500. I show the Singer selling for 69K. and the US&S selling for 14K

[westgard]

Also....
North American #80 sold for $31,500
Colt #10 sold for $85,000

[Scott Gahimer]

Scott, it sold for $2500. I show the Singer selling for 69K. and the US&S selling for 14K

Just think what you could do with $2500...but not that! :)

[Michael Chop]

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I don't recall ever posting a pic of this one.

[gbethu]

Good looking 1911 !!!!

[gbethu]

Scott, it sold for $2500. I show the Singer selling for 69K. and the US&S selling for 14K

it sold for $3000. http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/39242/january-11th-2014-gun-sale--01-?cat=0&sort=1&hide=0&qs=0&view=0&aView=0&q=148&selCat=0&pos=13994075#13994075

You need to include the buyer's commission paid to the auction house.

The Singer went for $78,000 and the Serial # 10 !911 first day manufactured gun went for $96,000. I bought those two. will put up photos when I receive them from Morphys.