If it's in pristine condition, I'd offer $400 for it as a Springfield is a helluva 1911. I own one and wouldn't trade it for anything. It's my first responce home defence at night and always in the car during the day. As for the dies value, it's hard to say. The ammo is probably reloads since it's coming with dies. Lees Carbide dies (love them) go for $25 for a set (new) and the ammo, if depends on how many per box, but if 50 rounds per box, i'd value them at 20-30 bucks for both boxes. Total offer I'd go a little low at 400 and see what he's willing to do with it. He may be itchin to get another gun and willing to off it just to prevent losing out on another great deal. It's important when going a little low to tell them that it's what you can afford, not what you think his piece is worth as often people with an ego will take offense and you can kiss a deal good bye. If you tell him it's all you can really free up, he's less likely to haggle and say "well I need atleast 425 to pick up another gun i'm looking at" and you can let out the sigh and say lemme go get the cash.
