Colt SAA 2nd Gen 38 spcl

marcus396

May 16, 2011 15:37

have a chance to bid on this beauty in two weeks, just seeing if some SAA experts can fill me in on what to look for, has black gold box, but do not know if it matches the pistol. DO not know if it has been fired, but I need a reference on what serial number too look out for and did they come with stag grips. DID 2nd gen production start in 1956-57, and serial#SA designates 2nd gen, this would be early 2nd generation 5 1/2" bbl 0001SA-approx 39000SA ., 38 was not listed in mid range or late 2nd, , , but 3rd generation has various stag options from custom shop, in that case, that would make 2nd non original if 3rd generation stag grips,. no other reference in blue book, thanks for any additional help and comments, Marc

EDIT [:)][:)]
IF indeed the stags are colt production, should there be colt name or last 3 or 4 numbers of s/n?

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  perry shooter

  May 16, 2011 16:07

  I have 2 second gen.38 special SAA both 1956 one 5&71/2 and one 7&1/2 both of course black box I show black box up to 38500 then stage coach box but this may be a few months before the actual change over , I suspect they used up the available stock and shipped some calibers with one box and other calibers with different box even the same day. Colt Never threw any boxes away. as to the stag grips only a colt letter could provide that information.
  
  EDIT could be either way . spend the money for the colt letter, money well spent and only way a collector will pay top price if you ever sell . Price of getting a letter will go up faster then value of pistol so NOW is the time to get the letter just my $.02.

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  marcus396

  May 21, 2011 06:12

  thanks perry for your info,
  
  EDIT: found some previous info, that the 38 is not really desirable and not in demand as much as 45LC, in other words, 38's do not sell as quicky as 45LC and other calibers. what would be a decent price on auction for a piece like this, but as a shooter this changes things as Colt letters are quite $$ but worth spending. I dont think auctioneer would let me take a grip off to check, lets just say I hope there are extra set of grips in that box that last 3 numbers match s/n thanks
  
  EDIT:[:)][:)][:)]
  that display box that is pictured with pistol is what I think is the NRA centennial display box with coin, 1971 first 100 years, but that makes it 15-16 years after prod of 38 with black and gold box,

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  tsr1965

  May 22, 2011 01:28

  As always, Perry has given excellend advice. from the picture links you have provided, I would assume that has been fired. If those stag grips are real stag, and original equipment, then that raises the value a notch or two. Not quite like genuine factory ivory would, but enough. It is a very nice example, and should also be an excellent shooter.
  
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  perry shooter

  May 22, 2011 15:22

  I love the 38 special SAA make great cowboy action guns You dont need 45 LC to ding a gong. and the 357 Marlin rifle with 38 specials make for cheap ammo low recoil WHATS NOT TO LIKE

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  marcus396

  May 30, 2011 07:49

  auction update, sold 2000 sn was 8990 with extra set grips which look orig, box rough condition, great buy for gentleman that got it, thanks

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