Llama IX-A

nrk77 · 07-24-2008, 11:28 PM

I've got a Llama IX-A .45 which I've owned for about 12 years. I only bought it because I got a pretty good deal on it. It's only had about 50 rounds fired through it. The date code on it is N2 which I believe means it was made in 1994. I have a friend who is interested in buying it but what I'm wondering is, does anyone know what it would be worth? I've looked all over the internet and can find lots of guns similar to this, but the difference is mine is what I believe to be nickel plated, the whole gun. All the others I've seen are either blued or duo-tone. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

stalebiscuit · 07-25-2008, 12:25 AM

400 at most

KW Gary M · 07-25-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nrk77

I've got a Llama IX-A .45 which I've owned for about 12 years. I only bought it because I got a pretty good deal on it. It's only had about 50 rounds fired through it. The date code on it is N2 which I believe means it was made in 1994. I have a friend who is interested in buying it but what I'm wondering is, does anyone know what it would be worth? I've looked all over the internet and can find lots of guns similar to this, but the difference is mine is what I believe to be nickel plated, the whole gun. All the others I've seen are either blued or duo-tone. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

Being made in 1944 I'd take it to a gun collector and ask. It might be worth a lot more that you think. Or, do you have a gun appraiser in your area?

Seven© · 07-25-2008, 08:22 AM

I had one of those years ago. IIRC, Llamas aren't milspec 1911s. And Llama is out of business. Parts may be impossible to find.

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Originally Posted by nrk77

I have a friend who is interested in buying it but what I'm wondering is, does anyone know what it would be worth?

How good of a friend is he?

stalebiscuit · 07-25-2008, 11:25 AM

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I had one of those years ago. IIRC, Llamas aren't milspec 1911s. And Llama is out of business. Parts may be impossible to find.

How good of a friend is he?

many are interchangeable with other 1911

Cyrano · 07-25-2008, 10:20 PM

I have a similar Model IX-A pistol except mine has a blued slide. I paid $225 for it a year ago with 1 magazine. I'd say $300 would be fair.

Yes, Llamas aren't 100% M1911A1. But the pistol takes standard GI magazines, standard M1911A1 barrels with the barrel link, and I believe the recoil spring and the guide rod are milspec; also the slide release and the slide safety. Can't testify to the rest of the parts. It's a good gun to learn the .45 ACP on. But by all means check with a collecor or a gunsmith who does appraisals if you can find one.

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Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,356	I have a similar Model IX-A pistol except mine has a blued slide. I paid $225 for it a year ago with 1 magazine. I'd say $300 would be fair. Yes, Llamas aren't 100% M1911A1. But the pistol takes standard GI magazines, standard M1911A1 barrels with the barrel link, and I believe the recoil spring and the guide rod are milspec; also the slide release and the slide safety. Can't testify to the rest of the parts. It's a good gun to learn the .45 ACP on. But by all means check with a collecor or a gunsmith who does appraisals if you can find one.