Colt 1908/Ruger Super Bearcat

bobnpat

August 06, 2009 10:27

I have a Colt 1908 .380 Auto, serial #35750 with the original magazine. It looks like it just came out of the box. Like new condition with no wear whatsoever. Mfr.date is stamped on the frame as Dec 22, 1908. Any idea of aprox value?

I also have a Ruger Super Bearcat in the same condition as described above with serial #0026. Any idea of the manufacture's date and aprox. value on this one.

Bob

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  He Dog

  August 06, 2009 13:37

  You can check the Ruger here: http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PS-SerialNumberHistory.html
  
  Probably 1958

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  rufe-snow

  August 06, 2009 14:35

  Actually the serial number of the Colt shows that it was made in 1912. Shouldn't have a date stamped on frame. Patent dates of 1897 & 1903 should be stamped on slide only.
  
  Due to the above it would be best if you could post quality photos of the Colt to the forum. This "date" on frame could have a negative affect on value, if it was stamped on pistol after leaving factory.

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  dfletcher

  August 06, 2009 21:24

  Having lusted after a few of them, I think an excellent 1908 would be in the $1,500.00 area pretty easily. One of the better 380s out there, a good fit in the hand.

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  bobnpat

  August 07, 2009 07:06

  quote:Originally posted by dfletcher
  Having lusted after a few of them, I think an excellent 1908 would be in the $1,500.00 area pretty easily. One of the better 380s out there, a good fit in the hand.

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  rufe-snow

  August 07, 2009 08:53

  quote:Originally posted by bobnpat
  quote:Originally posted by dfletcher
  Having lusted after a few of them, I think an excellent 1908 would be in the $1,500.00 area pretty easily. One of the better 380s out there, a good fit in the hand.
  
  
  
  
  This is what the slide and frame markings on the Model 1908, .380, look like.
  
  
  
  

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