[Series70]

I had this Les Baer traded to me. I think the trader felt he was getting to me, because I later over heard him tell another dealer he 'God rid of that fake'. I remembered that Les Baer had made some guns with Caspian frames, but was fuzzy on the details. I'm always willing to take chances and have only been burned a few times. This one was manufactured in 2008 and verified with a call to Les Baer. It also came with 8 spare magazines. That's what really sealed the deal for me. Who would create 8 fake magazines? Does anyone have an idea of current value. It's a .40 S&W. 5" barrel. 18 round magazine and 1 in the chamber,

 

[Dwe]

https://www.lesbaer.com/HC40.html

https://gunsgunsguns.net/les-baer-1911-h-c-40/

Don't know what you traded for it...
It was a factory produced gun...Not a Fake.^^^^
I remember because I almost bought one,
but by the time I was ready they were no longer being produced.

IN 2010 the MSRP was about $3k with one mag.

 

[mikegalway]

In for the info . Better pics would help . Thanks

 

[Jim w.]

I can't guess a dollar value but that sure looks like a Caspian High Capacity receiver.
I wouldn't call it a fake, if Les got an order for a double stack, he was not likely to tool up for a one off frame. What are the receiver markings and serial number?

 

[SparkyAZ]

That is unlike any Baer I have seen... lots of custom touches it appears? Baer did sell a Recon model with a railed Caspian frame but it was single stack.

Edit: learn something new each day, thanks for the link @Dwe

 

[Series70]

They were manufactured in 2007 to 2008. I didn't get a production number.

 

[Series70]

In for the info . Better pics would help . Thanks

I'll try for better pictures. I have the factory box and all paper (except target) and even the Les Baer patch.

 

[1911_Chad]

I bet that would be a fun one to shoot!!

 

[asiparks]

bet the dealer thought it was a franken gun.
Depending what the trade value was, that dealer might have mugged himself...You did pretty well if you like the gun

 

[Dwe]

I’m sure that some gamer would be interested in it. It looks to be in almost new condition.

 

[R.R.1911]

Looks legit to me. I think you did well.

 

[Series70]

More pictures. Hopefully better. I have others but don't want to over load the post. I know it has been shot, but have no idea how much. Only one magazine looks like its has been used. There is a scratch on the left side of the slide. It is through the blue.
Thanks for all the input! I did get it for a very good price.

 

[Series70]

I can't guess a dollar value but that sure looks like a Caspian High Capacity receiver.
I wouldn't call it a fake, if Les got an order for a double stack, he was not likely to tool up for a one off frame. What are the receiver markings and serial number?

Just above the grip on the right side is marked. 'Castian Arms LTD. WOLCOTT VT. USA SER. #571XX.

 

[Series70]

https://www.lesbaer.com/HC40.html

https://gunsgunsguns.net/les-baer-1911-h-c-40/

Don't know what you traded for it...
It was a factory produced gun...Not a Fake.^^^^
I remember because I almost bought one, but by the time I was ready they were no longer being produced.

IN 2010 the MSRP was about $3k with one mag.

Just between you and me......$1100 worth of used scopes.

 

[azguy1911]

Please, use insert full image for your pictures

 

[mikegalway]

I don't know what you paid , but you got a rare Baer .

 

[nikerret]

Two things: that’s cool as hell and how was it presented to you? Rubs me wrong the guy thought it was fake, if he told you it was real.

Either way, he’s stupid. Verification with one phone call.

 

[Series70]

Two things: that’s cool as hell and how was it presented to you? Rubs me wrong the guy thought it was fake, if he told you it was real.

Either way, he’s stupid. Verification with one phone call.

It was presented to me as a real Baer, but I believe he and his friend were unsure enough to keep it. I made a phone call first thing Monday after trading. Next time I saw them, they wanted to know everything I found out about it. They looked like someone walked over their grave, when I showed them the documents I dug up. I was and still am not sure of the value. But I'm very happy with my $1100 Bear. Lol.

 

[Series70]

Her are Full image pictures as requested. Sorry. It is my first post and still learning. Still not sure this is right. Figured it out . Thanks for your patience.

 

[nikerret]

If you care to trade some more stuff, I’m sure I can come up with some stuff. $1,200 trade value would be a deal, right?