OLD COLTS

Spider7115

quote:So basically KEV what you are saying is if you are issued a "GB Timeout" for, let's say 60 days; big deal because you're about to go to sea for 60 days without Internet.

wouldnt hurt me one bit pal for exactly that reason....

Spider7115

Hope you dont mind my new signature, I had to steal it for a bit, most excellent sir

Spider7115

Has anyone heard from him? I haven't seen any posts from him in a while.......Hope everything is alright.

Spider7115

Please recheck this thread: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=501704#4033223

I posted the pictures she sent to me. I'm not sure if that's factory engraving but it's very nice and high quality. I think it would definitely be worth getting a factory letter to find out for sure. The grips were added by her grandfather in 1970. I'll defer to your opinion.

Spider7115

Interesting Colt SAA here: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=559523#4619522

It has features of a Storekeeper's model but also those of a flattop target model. Please take a look.

Spider7115

you have mail

Spider7115

Have you ever been featured on that KATV Ch 7 feature called "Freedom Fighters"??? I truly appreciate the Greatest Generation they keep covering but I'd also like to see more Vietnam Vets on there too. Your story would make a good segment.

If you're too modest to submit yourself, I'll be happy to "get er done".

Spider7115

Shouldn't be put down. http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=410093387

Spider7115

Pics are up. What do you think?

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=377287

Spider7115

I am not a veteran but I am saluting you even though you cannot see me. THANK you for what you have done.

Spider7115

Did he go on vacation or something?

Spider7115

This looks like a good one to me but I'll defer to your evaluation: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=493191

Spider7115

Can you tell when a SSA was made by the Ser# with out having to get a letter?

What else can be told from ser # alone

Spider7115

Based on the recent information in the Colt factory letter on that SAA, I'd have to stick to my original "guesstimate". Even though it isn't factory nickel, it's still a nice piece. What do you think? Am I that far off?

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=493195

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=494245

Spider7115

You're needed in the ATE Forum: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=561355

Old-Colts

Spider, I missed the pictures you posted and see the thread is now locked. Based on what I see in the photos I would tend to think the Single Action's grips are bone and they've been on the gun a long time.

I agree with both your condition and value assessments; although the SAA might not reach the 3K mark, but close and who knows!

Spider7115

quote:Originally posted by Old-Colts
Spider, I missed the pictures you posted and see the thread is now locked. Based on what I see in the photos I would tend to think the Single Action's grips are bone and they've been on the gun a long time.

I agree with both your condition and value assessments; although the SAA might not reach the 3K mark, but close and who knows!


Well, being an antique .45 Colt SAA, I figure it will do pretty close to that. Thanks for backing me up.

Spartacus

the army is in a period correct box with accessories but the SAA looks like it's in a dual presentation box. I wonder what the other revolver is/was that was original to the box.
agree with SAA cost, but I think the army will go for closer to $2500 with the box and letter.
but i've been wrong before![:)]

Spider7115

quote:Originally posted by tplumeri
the army is in a period correct box with accessories but the SAA looks like it's in a dual presentation box. I wonder what the other revolver is/was that was original to the box.
agree with SAA cost, but I think the army will go for closer to $2500 with the box and letter.
but i've been wrong before![:)]


I couldn't see the lock and joints so I wasn't sure if it's an original box or not so I just valued the gun. The ivory grips are probably worth as much as the revolver.

I don't know what the other revolver is but looking at the cheezy "case colors", it looks like a Ruger Vaquero or Colt Cowboy.