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Colt 1st gen. SAA 41
bigdogdave
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I have a Colt I got at a antique auction estate sale about 20 years ago and I would like to have some imput as to the value, I just know when the gun is old the terms 10% 20% etc. are used and and the differance can be huge, I don't know what group this would fit would it just be graded as a modern gun ? plus as in the pic it must have had a lanyard ? should it be repaired, the action is tight and has NO pitting, most of the guns I see in the $1500 range do, I understand anyone can ask any amount for there gun and my get it also is there a way to see past auctions on Gun broker for the sold price? any info would be great. Also it is in the 172,xxx range all # match. I do not want to sell just some knowledge.
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Comments
The hole probably was for a lanyard. I would just leave it alone as any attempt to repair it could hurt the overall value.
Can you please post pics of the barrel & frame markings?
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This is a black powder gun despite the transverse cylinder pin latch.
Smokeless powder loads should not exceed the original black powder velocities.
I'm surprised more SAAs aren't found with lanyard rings.