How Much Is a Dan Wesson Commander Classic Worth? Sell Your DW CBOB!

Current Market Value of a Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail

So, what is the used Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail price?

A Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail is worth about $800 to $1,400 used.

That’s without considering modifications, as well as other factors that may affect value. Note that the current MSRP for the DW CBOB is $1,899.

What Factors Affect the Value of a Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail?

The value of a Dan Wesson Commander Classic Bobtail is affected by its condition and upgrades or modifications. Accessories bundled with the package (like mags or the original gun box) may add value too.

CBOB Condition and Value

The basic rule for used guns applies here: the better the condition, the higher the value.

That’s why it’s wise to assess your gun’s condition before trying to sell it. Of course, you can have a professional do it for you. Most will ask for a fee, but we at Cash for Arms will do it free of charge online!

Anyway, if you’d like to assess your gun yourself so you can sell your CBOB for the right price, here are the ratings:

New or Mint

A Dan Wesson Classic Commander in mint condition may be preowned but never used. That means no handling marks, no wear marks, absolutely no defects.

Because of that, it can get a price close to MSRP. Sometimes, it even loses just 10% or 15% of retail value!

Excellent

If your Dan Wesson 1911 has been so rarely used that it almost looks perfect, it’s in excellent condition. You can sell these for pretty much just 20% less of MSRP.

Very Good

This CBOB should have been used only occasionally. It can have mild wear marks, but for the most part, should look like it’s been babied. These can sell for around 30% less of retail.

Good

If you’ve used your CBOB a fair bit but have also been meticulous about its care and handling the entire time, it’s probably in good condition. You can sell it for about 40% less of retail.

Fair

This is what happens when your gun has been used and beaten up a lot. Commander Classic price goes down to around 50% or so of retail with this condition.

Poor

If your gun is clearly damaged, dented, or even broken, it’s in this condition. You won’t even get 50% of retail value for these – expect much less.

DW Commander Classic Upgrades

The Dan Wesson Commander Classic isn’t usually given a lot of upgrades. That’s partly because it already comes so close to being a semi-custom gun.

That being said, there are some upgrades that can help lift the value of the gun. We’ll list the most common ones we see as dealers below. Note that all of these estimates are for upgrades in very good condition.

DW CBOB Grips

The stock wood grips on the Commander Classic are pretty good. Still, these are popular parts to customize.

If you’ve replaced your grips and want to sell the gun with the aftermarket ones, you can usually retain 30% to 50% of the grips’ retail value. This only applies to good-quality grips. Here are examples:

• VZ 1911 320 Grips - $19.50 to $32.50 used
• Woodcaliber.com Custom Wood Grips - $30 to $50 used
• Exotic 1911 Full Size Bobtail Grips by Esmeralda - $30 to $50 used
• Cherokee Hills Exotic Grips - $45 to $75 used

DW CBOB Sights

Again, most people are happy with the CBOB’s standard sights. If you’ve modified yours, chances are you’ve picked one of the two options below:

• Fiber Optic Front Sights - $12 to $20 used
• Crimson Trace Laser Grips - $65 to $160 used

DW CBOB MSH or Mainspring Housing

Dan Wesson’s mainspring housing for the Commander Classic is very smooth. This can make purchase difficult for some users. Here are the common upgrades for that and what they’re worth in resale with value retention of 20% to 50%:

• Nighthawk Custom 1911 Mainspring Housing - $10 to $25 used
• Ed Brown Bobtail Housing - $11 to $27.50 used

CBOB Accessories

You may bundle certain accessories together with your Dan Wesson Classic Bobtail to try and bring up its price. Here are the ones we most often see included by sellers.

Original DW CBOB Box and Papers

This won’t add too much value to the package but it’s nice to have if your gun is in great condition. You can usually tack on $10 to $30 to the sale price for these.

Spare CBOB Magazines

Magazines are usually provided as freebies in gun sale bundles. But if you’re adding good spares from Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick Custom, you can factor them in pricing. Add perhaps an extra $6 to $10 per added mag.