colt 1908
This is the second of the "interesting" guns out of my Dad's collection. This is the one I remember him carrying off duty when everything else was too big (such as when jogging/wearing sweats and such).
The serial is 396467 and the blue looks about 80% with some minor pitting (this phone camera makes things look MUCH worse than it is). There is some gouging/damage to the slide at the slide lock which you can see in one shot.
I do know this was manufactured in 1933 although that's about the sum total of my knowledge. It does all look original, and despite my inability to get a clear pic the lettering and Colt emblem on the rear of the slide seem crisp and clear,
A with the High Standard thread, I'd appreciate information regarding relative value, keeper vs trader vs plinker, etc.. This one does have some sentimental value so it will likely be a long-term keeper regardless but it's always good to know.
The serial is 396467 and the blue looks about 80% with some minor pitting (this phone camera makes things look MUCH worse than it is). There is some gouging/damage to the slide at the slide lock which you can see in one shot.
I do know this was manufactured in 1933 although that's about the sum total of my knowledge. It does all look original, and despite my inability to get a clear pic the lettering and Colt emblem on the rear of the slide seem crisp and clear,
A with the High Standard thread, I'd appreciate information regarding relative value, keeper vs trader vs plinker, etc.. This one does have some sentimental value so it will likely be a long-term keeper regardless but it's always good to know.
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What is a reasonable offer for a colt 1908 25acp.
A friend is selling his and hasnt set a price yet.
He got it from the son of the original owner a few years ago.
He believes it was made in the early 1920s.
It is in exc cond 95%+(muzzle wear).
It has black plastic colt grips,colt name on mag,ser#302xxx.
Case colors are all vivid.
Bore is perfect.
He has the original box and some paperwork.
The box is in poor to fair cond.
As a John Browning design gun collector I am interested in making him an offer.
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You might give the auctions a try for ballpark fair market value. Although having the original box and paperwork will obviously influence the value on the positive side substantially. This current ammo/gun crazyness might throw things out of whack though. Herd mentality cause folks to do stupid stuff. 0 -
At auction, I would expect it to sell in the $400-500 range.
I don't know what "reasonable" means, your friend must decide.
Neal0 -
The original box and papers help it, true 95% with case colors, you're looking at $600 easy enough. 0 -
thanks guys. 0 -
That serial number dates to 1921. 0
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