I’m working in the negotiations skillsAt $600 I would but not $750
Listen to your Uncle.Too big a gun. Silly size. Wait for a S&W 1917.
Talking like a True Smith Man!Too big a gun. Silly size. Wait for a S&W 1917.
As a previous posted noted, the aftermarket sights are nicely done for a shooter, but do nothing for collector value. Then, as now, the Smith is a better revolver action.I'd Smith 1917, but probably not Colt. Especially at that price.
With the modifications and the shape it's in I would probably go $500 max. But that's just me.
I know all too well about the Smith pistol caliber revolvers...As a previous posted noted, the aftermarket sights are nicely done for a shooter, but do nothing for collector value. Then, as now, the Smith is a better revolver action.
A '17 Smith started me down a long road of pistol caliber revolvers, a dangerous rabbit hole.
Moon
Gun is super tight, gap is good, and sights look like it was from the 50’s.I might do $750 on that if the lockup is tight. You won't likely find an unmodified example, even in rougher cosmetic condition, for under a grand. At least the sights appear nicely done.
One thing about Colt 1917s- some of them have through-bored cylinders, so you must use moon clips or the cartridges will just slide around in the charge holes. Later examples, and all of the S&W 1917s have stepped cylinders so that they can be fired without clips if necessary- though a stick or somesuch may be needed for extraction and reloading.
Honestly, I usually skipped the clips with my last S&W and the fired cases mostly fell out with a little shake, or Id flick 'em out with a fingernail.
OUCH uncle! OUCHBuy it! Then regret having done so.
Yes, those look familiar. And, nice as a K-frame feels, all tuned up, those big cylinders really roll double action.I know all too well about the Smith pistol caliber revolvers...
I think the Colt in the OP is cool, but priced too high for what it is.
I got nothing buy rabbit holes in my yard. Cheaper than buying a boat!As a previous posted noted, the aftermarket sights are nicely done for a shooter, but do nothing for collector value. Then, as now, the Smith is a better revolver action.
A '17 Smith started me down a long road of pistol caliber revolvers, a dangerous rabbit hole.
Moon
It’s price to be a shooter, I do love shooting old historical gun. This gun probably was used in a conflict as one life, then target sights we put on as another life. and probably sat in a safe for 50 years as another life. It should be shot again.I’m with CajunBass but that aside, I rarely see these things going for less than $1200 for a similar condition to the op, most are $1500 to over $2000. What am I missing? If I were in the market, I think I would be on that like hair on a gorilla.
Based on your buying habits, they should be pre-offering you a discount and frequent flyer miles.I’m working in the negotiations skills
I’m just happy to find these! and I have not been buying any guns this year, very few and will be using all 90 days of layawayBased on your buying habits, they should be pre-offering you a discount and frequent flyer miles.
One thing about Colt 1917s- some of them have through-bored cylinders, so you must use moon clips or the cartridges will just slide around in the charge holes.
When I was still working in the Bronx, we had immigrants from one Eastern European country that specialized in two crimes.My honey holes shop just recently got his shop smashed in by a car (we call them KiaBoys here) and the owner is a nervous wreak. He’s been sleeping in the shop for 3 months now.