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Colt reissue 1851 Navy 2nd generation
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Can anyone tell me what a Colt manufactured reissue 1851 .36 caliber Navy revolver is worth?
I have a chance to pick one up that was made in the mid 70s, Colt's Black Powder Series, (pre- signature series). The revolver is unfired but has no box or paperwork. Guy wants $500. for it and I have no idea what it's worth. I do know that the later Signature series were made for Colt but not by Colt as I believe this one was.
Any information would be helpful.
I have a chance to pick one up that was made in the mid 70s, Colt's Black Powder Series, (pre- signature series). The revolver is unfired but has no box or paperwork. Guy wants $500. for it and I have no idea what it's worth. I do know that the later Signature series were made for Colt but not by Colt as I believe this one was.
Any information would be helpful.
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Personally unless you were buying it as a shooter? I wouldn't buy it for $500, unless it came complete. With original box, paperwork and accessories.
If you have a interest in collecting, the Colt made 2nd generation replicas. you should acquire, the above Blue Book.
I have a stainless 1860 that's a beauty and shoots very well.
They don't have the gain twist of the originals but that's academic.
I did have a cased 1862 Pocket Police where the hammer wouldn't reach the nipples and the powder flask wouldn't seal and cut off, neither did the mould.
ColT made good on the gun but not on the flask or mould. The case was also cheesy, unlike originals.I sold it ASAP.
Their story was the cased sets weren't made to shoot but for display.
At that time Colt had non gun people handling their phones.
Things did get better so I'd buy the Navy.
Anything you could tell me would be a help.
Spider, I believe it is a "C series" as the serial number is 23116 manufactured, I believe, in 1977.
Anything you could tell me would be a help.
OK, first off, this "F" series model is overpriced for its condition: http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=449293532
Secondly, for your "C" series model, I'd be more comfortable in the $400-$425 range without the box and paperwork.
Here are two first year, factory-cased "C' series sets with matching serial numbers & accessories that just sold on 10/25/14 for $920 for the pair:
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=447555001
The guy finally caved and agreed to sell it for $400. so I guess I have a a new pistol.
Now that's a good deal! Congrats! [:)]