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Check out this Colt Custom Shop SAA...your thought

coicecoice Member Posts: 53 ✭✭
edited January 2012 in General Discussion
I am not too familiar with Colt Custom Shop, but doen't this seem like a good deal? Anyone know what these go for? Other's listed on similar sites seem to be quite a bit more. Your thoughts?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=261459596
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    scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    seems like alot to me. but ...wth there is no accounting for taste
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    v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dished screw holes and too heavy a hand with the buffing wheel on the trigger guard. Unskilled, over polishing used to be the sign of a refinished gun. That's a big negative to my eyes.
    I have a 1903 SAA Colt rebuild in 1957 that is as crisp as my 2nd Generation SAA. So it can be done.
    The sleezoid boxes with Philips screws really turns me off. Hardware is incorrect and no attempt was made at authenticity.
    I had a Colt cased Pocket Police made in the 1980's that had a similarly poorly made case, mould and flask that couldn't be used.
    The Colt Rep said the accoutrements were for display.
    Some gun nut should clue the Custom Shop in on what Colt lovers want to see.
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    nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,880 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    All SAA's made since 1984 were assembled in the Colt Custom Shop. So, this is nothing special. Colt Custom Shop wood cases have been available as an accessory for years.

    I think this gun was refinished, based on the problems v35 noted.

    Neal
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    austin20austin20 Member Posts: 34,970 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Beautiful gun.
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    Alan RushingAlan Rushing Member Posts: 9,002 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not "right" - refinished ... poorly.

    It would be great if his pieces could bare "the light of day" with decent photos.

    Oh well . . .

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    PS: Auction # 262455612 - started at $1,595.00. It eventually morphed into: Auction # 270602725 - started at and sold at $1,295.00.

    I do hope that everyone will be happy and content.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=270602725
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    perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,390 ✭
    edited November -1
    [V]POORLY REFINISHED
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    givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    The jury is out on this one. The givette jury.

    What I mean is, is that the roll-stamp may very well be latter-day Colt quality out-the-door. It may not be buffed down. And the triggerguard base area...yes, it's rounded, but, with the Q/C of latter day Colts, I'm not too quick to snap to judgement that this item has been reworked since it left the factory.

    But, hey..what do I know?

    [8)]
    Joe
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    CSI21CSI21 Member Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Its a fake, just like everything this bailey person seems to ask about. Makes ya go hmmm.
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    fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,722
    edited November -1
    yup chinese knock off[:0]
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    Rack OpsRack Ops Member Posts: 18,597 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've seen it several times on auction....its been re-listed a bunch
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    CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,520 ✭
    edited November -1
    This is the same guy that was asking about a supposedly NIB pre 64 model 94 Winchester. All of his auctions are questonable.
    W.D.
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    Spider7115Spider7115 Member, Moderator Posts: 29,714 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
    This is the same guy that was asking about a supposedly NIB pre 64 model 94 Winchester. All of his auctions are questonable.
    W.D.

    Yep, and most likely the seller as well since they have the same last name & location.
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    DocDoc Member Posts: 13,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think it looks like a typical recently manufactured Colt. QC is not nearly what it used to be. The case hardened frame coloration is difficult to reproduce by a low price refinisher.
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    Too old to live...too young to die...
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    He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 50,953 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think this fellow is too shy to make an honest shameless plug for his stuff. I also think it is overpriced and its authenticity suspect.
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    SpartacusSpartacus Member Posts: 14,415
    edited November -1
    i think this is the current listing

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=270602725
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    cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    $900-1150 revolver around here.
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    GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    It needs more duplicate photos.
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    DocDoc Member Posts: 13,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Genuine ivory stocks will bring $500+ (assuming that's what they are).
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    Too old to live...too young to die...
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    1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    he will sell it, keep an eye on it, colt has a following, most are smart about it, some not so smart about it, someones going to buy it and be happy
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    bigcitybillbigcitybill Member Posts: 4,891 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the cylinder is unturned, shouldn't the "44-40" stamped on it be right-side-up and on the left side of the gun instead of vice versa?
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    317wc317wc Member Posts: 924 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Alan you seem to have a personal vendetta against this guy for one reason or another. Yes we all know what he is but I don't think it bothers the rest of us as much as it does you.
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    CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,595 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sold...finally.
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    Alan RushingAlan Rushing Member Posts: 9,002 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 317wc
    Alan you seem to have a personal vendetta against this guy for one reason or another. Yes we all know what he is but I don't think it bothers the rest of us as much as it does you.

    Vendetta? NO.

    Offended? YES, when we are all played for fools here on GB.

    Concerned? YES, when the unsuspecting are shilled!

    ( The poster posted 26 times, 13 remain ... curious? )

    If this person needs defending, I'll listen to the appropriate feedback from the appropriate folks.
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    SpartacusSpartacus Member Posts: 14,415
    edited November -1
    quote:POORLY REFINISHED

    really? I respect your opinion and i'm not doubting you, but i need to know what you see that i don't.
    looks like a typical 3rd gen factory effort to me.



    tom
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    SpartacusSpartacus Member Posts: 14,415
    edited November -1
    the situation has been explained to me. i had no idea.
    thanks Alan, and others for watching out for the rest of us![:)]

    tom
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