Might go look today, seen prices range from $600 to thousandsCool guns, but I guess condition will mandate price.
The ones that are in the thousands are the ones with the "U.S. Property" marking (so-called General Officers' pistols).Might go look today, seen prices range from $600 to thousands
The vast majority of the U.S.-issued pistols in .32 caliber are Parkerized. The vast majority of the ones in .380 caliber are blued.Several things can have a bearing on price. Parkerized or not is another.
I’ll ask for a take down, bore looks ok, rifling was still there.See if they will do a field strip so you can check wear and bore. But looks like a reasonable buy baring stuff like worn out or bulged barrel or cracked frame.
what do you think about refinishing that old pocket rocket? yay or nay?What you don't like is why the price is reasonable. I bet that can be removed along with the remaining finish by polishing. Then a little cold blue and it would be a fine shooter.
the only thing I don’t like about this gun is this
wonder if that can be buffed out?
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I’m thinking of putting $130 down on it! Always wanted one!I'd leave it as-is and just keep it oiled so nothing rusts.
@Tallball , if you think the Colt has small sights, try a Savage 1907 sometime! The 1903 has target sights in comparison. I've found the best way to enjoy these pistols is to plink steel plates and learn to use the silhouette of the slide to line up on target. Leave the bullseye targets and accuracy expectations somewhere far, far away.
what do you think about refinishing that old pocket rocket? yay or nay?
would be a very cool casual carry gun