Colt New Frontier… You Colt purists hate it?

NIGHTLORD40K said:
All I can say is wow, thats pretty and somewhere north of $3G.
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I’m not going to say how much until I lock it down tomorrow! lol

You known it the 3rd Generation, adjustable sights version. I think Colt collectors hate it
 
Mark_Mark said:
I’m not going to say how much until I lock it down tomorrow! lol

You known it the 3rd Generation, adjustable sights version. I think Colt collectors hate it
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Maybe not THE most desirable variant, but the condition and box will still make Colt collectors all warm and fuzzy for it. It also has appeal to shooters since the cartridge is relatively cheap and available- unlike an example in, say .38-40.
 
I’m trying to find the year of the gun but the Colt Cereal number look up say it doesn’t exist
 
New frontiers are bottom of the heap for Colt single actions when it come to collector interest. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it under $2000. My local Scheels had a barely used .44 Special with box and everything at $1500 recently. I might have picked it up if I hadn’t won an auction for a S&W 25-5 and 19-4 earlier that day. I went back a week later and it was gone.
 
reddog81 said:
New frontiers are bottom of the heap for Colt single actions when it come to collector interest. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it under $2000. My local Scheels had a barely used .44 Special with box and everything at $1500 recently. I might have picked it up if I hadn’t won an auction for a S&W 25-5 and 19-4 earlier that day. I went back a week later and it was gone.
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Bottom of the Heap! that’s sad! wish I knew more about Colt SAA and there step children

see were Cabelas is off loading there .44-40 & 45LC for right at $1800 without box. $1999 witth box
 
reddog81 said:
meh. It is what it is.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If every Colt firearm out there cost $3,000 I wouldn’t own any of them. I prefer the under appreciated quality guns.
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appreciate your sad bubble burst! Going to watch some Clint Eastwood movies to drown my gun sorrows
 
Local shop has a New Frontier .22, with a magnum cylinder. It's in nice shape, I nearly bought its twin 50 years ago, but didn't like the look of the color case hardening. I was young and stupid. :(
I'd love a SAA Colt in .45 Colt, but then it wouldn't get shot, due to, well, value.
Moon
 
It's a darn nice example. I don't care for the aesthetics of the front sight on them. Nor do I care for a Colt grip, preferring the Ruger XR3-RED grip frame. I can't be alone, I expect that's why they aren't as sought-after the SAA or the Ruger Blackhawk.
 
According to the Colt Forums, we are looking at a 1981 production.

I’m also reading that the late 3rd Gen NF was hastily put together and should be examined carefully
 
Gen 3 usually go around 1700$ new in box or used in like new condiction. The box with a gen 3 is not worth an upcharge IMO.

The target sites are a nice feature on the 357 as 38 can be used and the sites can be moved for the offset in impact. Also they are a good fit on the long barreled mdl but not so much on a 4.75 or 5.5 version that may be used by quick draw shooters.

That would be a nice addition for any target shooter but demand is not as high or price as high as the wax bullet shooters will put down for an actual colt. They prefer a tuned 4.75".
 
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OS/N said:
Gen 3 usually go around 1700$ new in box or used in like new condiction. The box with a gen 3 is not worth an upcharge IMO.

The target sites are a nice feature on the 357 as 38 can be used and the sites can be moved for the offset in impact. Also they are a good fit on the long barreled mdl but not so much on a 4.75 or 5.5 version that may be used by quick draw shooters.

That would be a nice addition for any target shooter but demand is not as high or price as high as the wax bullet shooters will put down for an actual colt. They prefer a tuned 4.75".
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you think it will ever collectable? more I look into a 3rd Gen, more I don’t like it especially late production

Looks like the Gen 2 NF are collectable, especially the early one, right before JFK shooting
 
mcb said:
As as a self avowed Colt hater in general, I will hate it for you. :neener:

But don't let me stop you from enjoy your new gun if you do buy it. Let the haters hate. 🤪
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they want $2,000 for it… way too much. After a RIA and GB search… $1700 is a the proper unfired price!

Or get 3 Smiths from my other honey Hole!
 
Mark_Mark said:
Cereal
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Are we discussing breakfast or looking up serial numbers? :rofl: Sorry, couldn't help myself and just having fun with you.

No idea of the value although I think that is the least desirable model Colt. With the sights It should be much more shootable than the standard ones. #1 because they are adjustable and #2 because it is very hard to see the sights on a bright, shiny, regular SAA. I used to own one with that finish and the glare in bright sunlight made it almost useless. Safe queen, yes, indoor range, maybe, outside except on cloudy days, no for me.
 
My sophmore/junior year roomie was a gun enthusiast before I got the bug. We're talking '67 or '68, and the gun press was excited about the New Frontier models at that time. They liked the adjustable sights.
Apparently, that sentiment didn't last, and Ruger wrapped up that market.
Moon
 
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