Original Paraordnance frames

[4V50 Gary]

When Para-Ordnance first introduced their thirteen shot frame and magazine, they were not produced as complete firearms. I was told that these frames are collectible. Never heard that before. Are they?

 

[RickB]

If you had the frame, trigger, mag release, mag, box, instructions, etc., someone might consider it collectible.
I doubt that anyone would think them desireable for use in building a gun (worth paying extra), so any added value would have to be due to the small supply.

 

[AKexpat]

^^^^^ +1

About 20 years ago I bought a used Para aluminum framed pistol (someone else had built) from a gun shop with one mag. Don't own it any more. Probably an earlier one (serial PG002788) with Canada markings. I would be willing to bet that the majority of these frame kits were put to use rather than reside in a safe NIB.