Colt Courier
I have a Colt Courier, .32 np revolver. I can't find any completed auctions to try and establish a value. My blue-book is saying $750 to $ 850 in excellent condition and this gun is 100% with box,cleaning kit and original papers,it is like new.
I beleive they were made in 55/56 only (approx 3000 manufactured).
Can anybody give me an idea of how desirable these revolvers are, or some recent sales prices on them?
TIA
Scott
I beleive they were made in 55/56 only (approx 3000 manufactured).
Can anybody give me an idea of how desirable these revolvers are, or some recent sales prices on them?
TIA
Scott
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How do you refinish the reciever on a Colt Courier 22 rifle.
I know its not bluing and can't find an answer locally?0 -
First of all, "The Blue Book of Gun Values" is written by a very heavy Duty Collector/Dealer. Does this mean anything? I don't know, but the "Blue Book" itself can only be taken as a "guide."
Regarding the Gun you are describing, it would seem this gun is as close to "NEW" as you could get some 45 years ago and it is being valued by the "Blue Book" at what I would think to be a rather low price. This is why this book is only a "guide."
It is going to be very hard to find a "completed auction" to get a comparable from as these guns are "rare and scarce!" There was only 3,053 made to begin with and this was during 1954 through and including 1956.
It is Fjestad's "published opinion" about this gun in HIS Blue Book. What other "Colt Collectors" might pay for it could surprise you. I personally believe these guns to be "more Collectible and have more value than the Banker's Specials touted in the Blue Book!"
If I was selling your gun, I would list it on Gunbroker.com with a "RESERVE" which I felt I would sell the gun for comfortably and let the Auction take its course. After all, "Value" is only a term used to describe what a "willing and able Bidder will pay" and that will determine a "real value." You could assign any amount to the gun, but it is going to be what someone will really pay for it. If it doesn't sell for your reserve or above, then you could re-think your price or re-thinks selling it at all.
Just a thought, here. These guns are going to start surfacing now they are almost 50 years old. People will die and leave them behind in their estate, or give them to children who will sell them. This could be a very good time to see some actions on some of these. Good Luck!
Fish Shudder at the sound of my Name!0 -
RP has given an excellent analysis of the Courier. These are uncommon guns, but the value is not as high as one would think for one of 3,000 because of lower demand. To most people, the Courier is a high-priced Cobra (the only difference is the name), and maybe only Colt collectors with an interest in "D-frame" Colts will be interested. However, if you want to sell it, RP has given good advice.
Does your gun have the "Dual-Tone" finish? (The top strap, back strap, trigger guard, etc. are matte finish.) Is the "blue" on the alloy frame and cylinder turning purple?
If you want to deal on it privately or to discuss it privately, please contact me at
judgecolt45@hotmail.com
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According to R. L. Wilson's book the first courier was serial 26275LW in 1954 - the last was 56001LW in 1956.
Beginning number for '55 was 33900Lw - beginning number for '56 was 44600LW.
The Almighty Himself Entrusted the Future of All Living Creatures to a Wooden Boat.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -"Audemus jura nostra defendere"0 -
$725.00 in Balderson's Price guide.....
Captain Kirk, Tech Staff0
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