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Colt Nickle .22 conversion Unit

clays
I am looking real hard at an auction for a Colt 70 series .22 conversion unit that is Factory nickle plated. From the pictures
it appears to be in very good condition as the description also reflects this. The seller does not offer an inspection period or return. I would be very disappointed to purchase this item only to find it has spyder webbing. If it is in the stated very good condition what do you guys think the max value would be.
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  • rufe-snow
    Never seen or heard of one of the original floating chamber conversion units being nickel plated, either conventional or electroless. If you could substantiate that this was actually done and sold by Colt it would add substantial value IMHO. Hopefully some of our more knowledgeable Colt collectors will chime in and be able to verify it's factory original.

    I don't believe the series 70 floating chamber conversation units were sold separately? If this guys conversation unit is nickel plated it must have been sold a a complete pistol back in the late 70's when Colt was making their last run of them.
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  • Spartacus
    agree with ruff, i've never heard of a factory nickel conversion.
    can you post a picture or send me a link?
    don't worry, i'm not interested in it, already have a NIB factory blue conversion.(those go for over 500.)
    does yours have the original cardboard box?
    if it is indeed refinished, it's value falls to range of similar new production conversions. under $300.
    jmho
    tom
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  • clays
    There is no question that Colt did make some factory nickle conversion units. Around 500 units were made. Link to auction
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=207444910
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  • nmyers
    Well, this may or may not be one of the factory nickel units. You are wise to raise the question.

    My thoughts are:
    --the case is homemade; I'd feel better with the factory box with appropriate "NICKEL" label affixed.
    --the original mag is broken, suggesting less than careful handling; plating has been used by some folks to make an abused gun look good again.
    --on a gun sold AS IS, a prudent buyer would assume that those dark markings in the serrations indicate pitting under the finish.

    Neal

    "Show it to me in black-and-white, & I'll take your word for it." --- Neal
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Those conversions are going for $450 to $500 here in cal. I dont care much for the broken toe on the mag and the pitting on the slide serrations. I would be very cautious on this one, especially since he says "as-is no refund or exchange" in the auction. Something tells me its a refinish since the magazine is completely nickeled. I dont think Colt nickeled the magazines.
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  • perry shooter
    aftermarket PLATING [:(] You will not have to worry about me Bidding against you on this one . NO RETURNS raises a BIG RED FLAG
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  • Knifecollector
    That item has been bid up to $457 before without reaching the reserve.
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by Knifecollector
    That item has been bid up to $457 before without reaching the reserve.



    That sounds awful hokey to me, considering the pitting, broken mag and no inspection/returns on it. Some body is doing a little shill bidding me thinks.
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  • clays
    I asked for the reserve and it is $650.00
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