Glock 17 Gen 1 Question

[Joe_Pike]

I have been selling the guns that I don't shoot or have no real need for as I no longer have any desire to be a collector. I have a Glock 17 Gen 1 that will be going on the chopping block in a little while and have a question about it. My example has an adjustable rear sight and I was curious to know if the Glock factory adjustable rear sight is an uncommon feature, and if so, does it make any difference in the value.

 

[Shadow9mm]

what exactly do you mean by "adjustable rear sight" do you mean like a target sight you can adjust for windage and elevation? Or just the standard one you drift side to side for windage?

 

[Jim Watson]

The factory adjustable sight was largely to add BATF import points and was on all Austrian Glocks. Lots of them promptly replaced by fixed but not a bit unusual.

 

[tomrkba]

An actual Glock 17.1 is worth quite a bit if it is in good condition. What is the serial number prefix?

 

[Joe_Pike]

Serial is CExxxUS.

 

[dogtown tom]

Jim Watson The factory adjustable sight was largely to add BATF import points and was on all Austrian Glocks. Lots of them promptly replaced by fixed but not a bit unusual.

ATF Factoring criteria for firearms: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/form/factoring-criteria-weapons-atf-form-4590/download

Glock 19's required "target triggers" (ie grooves) to meet points.
Glock 26's require target triggers and are imported with adjustable sights to meet points.