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mlt
I have a Colt new pocket pistol, 32 which a friend has offered to buy. I have no idea of its value. On the left side of the barrel it is stamped COLT D.A. 32. On the bottom of the hand grip there is a serial number, 43007. It has ivory grips. Can anyone give me a general idea of its value? It is in excellent condition.
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  • mlt
    i have recently acquired one made pre 1898. its marked colt da 32.what ammo does it take?i picked up some contempory to the gun, 32 long colt in 2 piece boxes and it does not fit. i have winchester,umc and canuck.
    any ideas?
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  • rufe-snow
    Your information vis a vis the serial number seems to indicate that your revolver actually is a early model Pocket Positive that is marked "New Pocket" on the frame.

    The B B values then in "excellent", "factory original" condition between $350 & $525, plus 15% for the "N.P." marking. As it's questionable if the Ivory grips are original? Unless it's a special order gun from Colt. If you could get a letter from Colt stating the grips were a special order from the factory, it would increase the value substantially.

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  • mlt
    Thanks for the quick response. My pistol does have stamped on the side Colt's New Pocket. However, it doesn't look like the photo you attached. It is a double action six cylinder type. I don't think that the grips are true ivory, just ivory colored. The gun belonged to my grandfather who passed away 40 years ago. I never thought to ask him about this piece. It has not been fired often, if at all.
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by mlt
    Thanks for the quick response. My pistol does have stamped on the side Colt's New Pocket. However, it doesn't look like the photo you attached. It is a double action six cylinder type. I don't think that the grips are true ivory, just ivory colored. The gun belonged to my grandfather who passed away 40 years ago. I never thought to ask him about this piece. It has not been fired often, if at all.



    The Luger pistol shown is used as my "signature" on the forum. It differs substantially from a Colt Pocket Positive. Didn't mean to confuse the issue for you.

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  • p3skyking
    To check for true ivory, take a grip off so you have access to a hidden part. holding a needle in pliers or forceps, heat it until red hot. Try piercing the "ivory". if the needle enters, not ivory. If it doesn't, good.

    If true ivory, they are pretty valuable.


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    Stolen from, and with thanks, to Kiwibird
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