Colt 1908 380 INFO

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Friend of the family just died,leaving a very excellent condition 1908 hammerless Serial # 86XX.Any idea as to value?
thanks

 

[Old Fuff]

That's an early gun, made in 1911. The value would depend on the condition it's in, and if it has the original black hard-rubber grips and magzine.

In excellent condition the value would run around $400.00

 

[Rinspeed]

I have one that was made in 1922. They are very well made and surprisingly accurate considering the size and rudimentary sights. I have not shot mine much and don't think I've ever shot hollow points through it but it has been 100% reliable with the ball ammo I've run in her. If the safety was a little more robust they would make a good back up gun even though the .380 is considered by most very marginal.

 

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Have a right view if that helps.

 

[Rinspeed]

That's a nice looking gun you have there. I would say Old Fuff is pretty close with the $400. Since it is any early one it might be worth a little more to someone that is looking for that years gun. Colts that are taken care of don't go down in value often. Here is a web site that has some good info and take down instructions.

http://www.coltautos.com/default.asp