$1,600 is high for a starting bid, but I won't be surprised to see it get bid on the last day. Given the prices these have been going for, someone will likely commit to a $1,600 bid....whether they hang on for the ride from there though, who knows. As your title alludes, you never know where these auctions will end up going.
I do believe the standard chambering (not a magnum or something stupid) will help it secure some bids before the auction expires.
