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Used Cabot Guns Values 2026:
Used Cabot Guns Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.
Cabot Gun Company was founded in 2011 in Sturgis, South Dakota (later moved to Cabot, Pennsylvania, hence the name). Cabot 1911s are CNC-machined from aerospace-grade billet stainless steel — the company markets them as the most precisely-machined production 1911s in the world. Cabot famously produced a 1911 made from a piece of the Gibeon meteorite. Cabot pistols are at the top of the U.S. 1911 market by price, typically $4,500-8,000 for standard models, $20,000+ for engraved/custom pieces.
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Government 1911s
Cabot's primary 5" Government 1911 production.
Carry / Compact 1911s
Cabot's 4" Commander and 3.5" Officer-size builds.
Custom Shop / OAO (One-of-a-Kind)
Cabot Custom Shop builds — each One-of-a-Kind, including the meteorite series.
Limited Editions / Collaborations
Cabot anniversary and collaboration editions.
Cabot Guns Value FAQ
Are Cabot 1911s actually made from meteorite?
Yes — Cabot's famous 'Big Bang' pair was machined from a Gibeon meteorite (estimated ~4 billion years old). Only a small number of meteorite pistols have ever been produced. Standard Cabot 1911s are made from aerospace-grade billet stainless steel.
Why are Cabot 1911s so expensive?
Cabot's production process uses billet stainless steel hand-machined to tolerances roughly 1/10th of typical production 1911s. Surfaces are hand-polished and hand-fitted. Each pistol is built by a single named gunsmith. MSRP starts at $4,500-5,500 for standard models and exceeds $20,000-100,000+ for engraved / Custom Shop and One-of-a-Kind pieces.
What is the South Paw?
Cabot's mirror-image 1911 designed exclusively for left-handed shooters — every control (slide stop, safety, magazine release, ejection port) is mirrored from the standard right-handed 1911. The most unique offering in the industry. Sold in matched pairs with a right-handed companion at premium prices.
Do Cabot 1911s hold value?
Yes, generally — Cabot's exclusive production and CNC precision-machining drive strong secondary-market demand. Used Cabots in original condition typically run 80-95% of MSRP. Limited edition / Custom Shop pieces often appreciate above original retail.
