Snowdog
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Just when I think I've gotten past the urge to shop for a Colt 1903, I find myself on Gunbroker looking again. I went through the same thing with a S&W 60. I scratched that itch by buying one, mint with box made in '76 and couldn't be happier with it.
Other than wanting a type3 1903, what should I look for (or avoid) when shopping for a Colt 1903 and what kind of price should I expect? I'm hoping I can find a nice specimen for $600 (about half what I was willing to pay a year ago) before fees. I would love something with a nice original finish, but I'm far more concerned with it being in good mechanical condition. A reblue (or something with a worn finish) isn't much of a concern to me. Something loose, rusty or covered in gouges is.
I'm going to try to justify the purchase of this as a ploy to get my wife back to the range. Just like I did for the Taurus TX22... and a few other pistols.
Are these nearly century-old firearms up to a few range trips using standard Fiocchi or S&B fodder, say 100 or so rounds a session? I can't imagine why not, but I'm no expert.
Thanks.
Other than wanting a type3 1903, what should I look for (or avoid) when shopping for a Colt 1903 and what kind of price should I expect? I'm hoping I can find a nice specimen for $600 (about half what I was willing to pay a year ago) before fees. I would love something with a nice original finish, but I'm far more concerned with it being in good mechanical condition. A reblue (or something with a worn finish) isn't much of a concern to me. Something loose, rusty or covered in gouges is.
I'm going to try to justify the purchase of this as a ploy to get my wife back to the range. Just like I did for the Taurus TX22... and a few other pistols.
Are these nearly century-old firearms up to a few range trips using standard Fiocchi or S&B fodder, say 100 or so rounds a session? I can't imagine why not, but I'm no expert.
Thanks.
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