Colt Single Action Army
I have a Colt Single Action Army revolver with a SN in the 329xxx area. I believe that would mean the gun was made in 1915. However the caliber is 38 Special and I didn't think that Colt made 38 Specials that early. Does anyone know?
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We've got a Colt Single Action Army, made sometime after 1875. One piece wooden grip with a silver front sight. We're curious as to how much it would be worth. We haven't checked up on it much yet, so if anyone could help us out that would be great. Thanks 0 -
Koj:
There are some very knowledgable Colt guys here (not me!) but they will need far more info than you have posted.
Please provide a detailed description, including all stampings, barrel length, and condition. Actuall, a pic or two would be best. If you can't post pics, at least go into detail on the description, as condition is critical to value.
redcedars0 -
Alright here are some links to pics of the gun, they should work.
http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/kojintd/images/COLT_SAA__1_.jpg
http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/kojintd/images/COLT_SAA__2_.jpg
http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/kojintd/images/COLT_SAA__3_.jpg0 -
I was subscribing to a couple catalogs that sell nothing but old SAA Colts. Thought I might buy one. That is, until I saw the prices in the catalogs.
It is nothing to see an 1880-1890 Colt for $5,000. Some are double that and more. Unbelievable.
Guess I will wind up with one that says, "Hecho in Italia".0 -
Mr. Girggs, supply and demand determines the market. What you will wind up with is a gun that may look like a SAA, but it will not be one. Those cost like you said. If a copy is good enough, why did you ever look at originals in the first place? A Casio keeps better time than a Rolex, yet some prefer the Rolex, and to them, it is worth the money.
Note to the poster and anyone else who thinks carpet, especially figured and/or mulitcolored colored carpet, is a good background for pictures. Think of all pixels that must die just to image the carpet with all its texture and colors, let along the gun. Why not try a plain white sheet of poster board instead? I am too old to waste what is left of my life waiting for the pictures of the gun to appear, and the carpet does not interest me.0 -
Koj:
Something is wrong with your first pic, and you need to reduce the resolution on all of them. They take way too long to load.
Judge Colt is a guy who can give you some good info. Try again with the pics.
redcedars0 -
Shipped in 1882. It looks like the barrel was cut down to about 5". 0 -
Judge: Thanks for the lecture on economics. Please stand by in case I ever need more advice on why things are expensive. 0 -
Mr. Griggs: Apparently I missed your point if you do understand supply and demand. What was it? 0 -
The unstated point of my first post, was that I didn't know the cost of a Colt, until I bought the catalog and saw the prices. I had been asking the same question as the originator of this thread, what is a Colt worth. It is a natural reaction to be surprised that these guns are so expensive.
The point of my second sarcastic post, directed at you, is that you are being condescending and I don't appreciate it. I hope you don't treat your wife and friends that way.0 -
quote:Originally posted by JudgeColt
A Casio keeps better time than a Rolex, yet some prefer the Rolex, and to them, it is worth the money.
I hear this all of the time. It isn't true. All Rolex watches are certified chronometers, bith mechanical and quartz ones. A tough standard that even many quartz watches can not achieve. I have several mechanical Rolex watches and they keep perfect time. They do need annual service, however, as the oils in them tend to change in viscocity over time. 5 different weight oils are used in every mechanical movement Rolex...
That said, there's nothing like a Colt SAA. I'm not a fan of old revolvers... or should I say I was never a fan before I picked up that Colt SAA. I'm converted now.0
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