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Hey COLT guys....need help
GuvamintCheese
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Does this old Colt look original to you? Whats it worth 5 years from now if it is original?
http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=116972989
http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=116972989
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There are a number of things that cause me to be skeptical and without access to some of my reference books I really can't comment any further. These are just my impressions, some fact, some speculative, and some are just a feeling; so Caveat Emptor even at a bargain basement price of $2900.
Other than the firing pin and filed sight it might be right, but I would pass!
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Based on the serial number of the Single Action the firing pin has been replaced, so that part is not original to the gun. Also, the ejector rod may have been replaced. The front sight appears to have been filed on top. The trigger guard bow has a rounding appearance that wasn't present until much later (around 1896). Also, I'm not sure of the barrel address stamping for that period of gun. The stamping of the serial number on the trigger guard and grip frame as compared to the frame looks suspicious!
There are a number of things that cause me to be skeptical and without access to some of my reference books I really can't comment any further. These are just my impressions, some fact, some speculative, and some are just a feeling; so Caveat Emptor even at a bargain basement price of $2900.
Other than the firing pin and filed sight it might be right, but I would pass!
...and pass I will, thanks.
The partial serial number stamped on the cylinder appears too crisp for the wear on the cylinder and the numbers appear to match the style on the trigger guard and grip frame, which appear different from the frame. The 45 cal stamp on the left front trigger guard bow appears too pronounced. There appears to be traces of blue on some areas of the gun, such as the cylinder.
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
look closely at the serial numbers in this pic (in the original listing)
the upper # is the only one original to this gun. look closely at the 3, 5, and 7 and you will see the difference. they used an older number die set, but not old enough!
JMHO
tom
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