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I bought a Colt New Service at the auction the other day( really legaly stole it)[:D] in 45 long colt,serial number 319xxx, dates it to 1923. My question is that someone shortened the barrel and put a ramp on it and now it looks like a Python on steriods[:0] Was this something that was done a lot back in the 30s,40s,50,???????[}:)][}:)] Any info on this pistol greatly appreciated[^][^][^]
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I have a friend who wants to sell me a Colt NRA 100year commerative
Still in the case and never fired.
He is asking 3900.00 for it, My question is he asking to much?0 -
Don't know anything specific about that commemorative, other then it's a Colt .45 1911A1.
The folks that collect commemoratives are very particular. They want all the original paperwork, accessories and packaging that originally came from Colt with the gun. Also that it is unhandled and factory NIB. I've seen guys going over commemoratives with a magnifying glass looking for the slightest imperfection.
If your friends Colt doesn't have all the above attributes not likely it would be worth top dollar to a collector, IMHO.0 -
+1. Additionally Commeratives don't seem to increase in value campared to the economy. Many times the commerative will come out strong for the first year and then drop way down and stay there. Take a look in the blue book for Winchester Commeratives. Very few were worth their initial investment. 0 -
Colt made > 1 NRA 100 year commemorative.
Without photos or a complete description, I haven't a clue.
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Big Al...thanks for your question. As others have said, we need more info on your Colt Comm to make an eval. Being "in the case and never fired" is just not enough. Has the Colt been turned? Are all the papers with it? What number is it in the series? Answers to those questions help with eval. Lots of questions before an answer can be given. Photos would help. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by BIG AL
I have a friend who wants to sell me a Colt NRA 100year commerative
Still in the case and never fired.
He is asking 3900.00 for it, My question is he asking to much?
Are you talking about the Single Action Army commemorating the 100th anniversary of the NRA in 1971 or the Model 1911 honoring the 100th anniversary of that model from last year? If the former, it's worth about $1,700 - $2,500 unfired with the case depending on caliber and barrel length. If the latter, last year's retail was $1,150 for the standard model and $2,295 for the engraved version.
You can see the flyer here: http://www.coltsmfg.com/Portals/0/panels/Colt-100.pdf0 -
There was also an 1871-1971 NRA Centennial Colt Gold Cup in with the Single Actions.
When prices started taking off on SAAs, the commemoratives lagged way behind. I cannot see $3900 for one... or two. Maybe three.0 -
more the likely without more information on exactly what pistol you have. Your FRIEND IS NOT YOUR FRIENDHe is trying to find a sucker. 0 -
Al, short answer is no, it's not worth it. You can buy a 1905 or a 1911, a real one, for the same or less money. 0
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