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Colt 1st Generation peacemaker value

mallorysdad
I have acquired a Colt "frontier six shooter" Bisley model in 44-40 with 7.5" barrel. the gun is missing some parts. Cylinder pin, cross bolt screw and spring. ejector housing,rod and spring. I'm undecided between sending it off and having it refurbished or just selling it as is.
It's probably 70% original finish turned brown. what is it worth in it's current condition?
I can email pics but unsure how to post them on this forum.
Thanks
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  • Spider7115
    The thread titled "Posting Photographs" at the top of this forum will tell you how to post pictures:

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
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  • mallorysdad
    http://s899.photobucket.com/albums/ac198/winchester348/

    Pics
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  • slumlord44
    The Bisley is a rather scarce gun. If it were mine I would not have it refurbrished. What I would do is try to come up with the necessary period parts to make the gun complete and functional. There are companys like Turnbill Restorations that could make a beautiful, better than new,gun out of it. Cost will be high and you end up with a re done gun. I would prefer to keep it original. Your gun, your choice. I can't give you a price on it but I am sure there are Colt experts here who can provide that info.
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  • rhmc24
    If I had it I would scout around and find parts to make it complete. Couple hundred dollars should cover it. New replacement parts I would rust them a little with gun browning product, tone them to match with fine steel wool. This would easily double the value to $1500-2000. Thats how I build my collection - restore distressed guns.
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  • perry shooter
    Hello Gordon . I hope you got my email. Guys before Gordon posted pictures here he sent them to me . Although My reply to him varies slightly with the other replies I think He has gotten good advice from all of us and got a fairly good Idea of what your pistol is worth . I wish it was easier to post pictures on this side of G.B. That is why I short cut my reply to him and went through email direct to him.
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  • MBK
    Here is a man who only works on Peacemakers:

    http://www.peacemakerspecialists.com/aboutus.html
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