Trigger Mike Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Where and how much should I pay for an original SAA US marked 7 1/2 inch barrell? I prefer one with a letter, and matching numbers. I know many were faked so I want to avoid buying a repro. I know Cabelas has a couple but they want 6k to 9k and one I saw looked refinished. I do not mind one refinished if it is priced down based on that. I once paid 1800 for a 44.40 that was refinished but I knew it up front and with a leter, 1800 seeed fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The Colt Collectors club has a website and a show every October that is in a different city. I attended the show in 2010 in Charlotte and leanred a lot about the 1920 Bisley that I had just shot that morning in a CAS match. Their website would be a good place to start. Price will depend on condition, rarity and demand. I think that $6-9k would be an expected price for a pre-1899 SAA with military inspection marks in 50-70% condition. It would only appreciate from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The Colt Collectors Club has a listing of members, although I don't know if it's available to non members. All the big and small dealers are there. That's the place to start. However, US marked revolvers will fall into a range of serial numbers and I don't believe individual letters are available for them. They are among the most expensive Colts available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train Robber 13659 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I can't speak for all U.S. marked Colts but mine lettered . Some of the 5.5" ones that the collectors have labeled artillaries will even show they were reworked at the factory . Train Robber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivory Jack, #8534 LTG Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Where and how much should I pay for an original SAA US marked 7 1/2 inch barrell? I prefer one with a letter, and matching numbers. I know many were faked so I want to avoid buying a repro. I know Cabelas has a couple but they want 6k to 9k and one I saw looked refinished. I do not mind one refinished if it is priced down based on that. I once paid 1800 for a 44.40 that was refinished but I knew it up front and with a leter, 1800 seeed fair. You've gotta spend big to win big: 7th Cavalry Colt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The Colt Collectors club has a website and a show every October that is in a different city. I attended the show in 2010 in Charlotte and leanred a lot about the 1920 Bisley that I had just shot that morning in a CAS match. Their website would be a good place to start. Price will depend on condition, rarity and demand. I think that $6-9k would be an expected price for a pre-1899 SAA with military inspection marks in 50-70% condition. It would only appreciate from there. Colt Bisley was in production from 1894-1912, One was made in 1915 but didn't ship until Nov. 1919. How is it your's was Mfg in 1920? Just askin' Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Fat fingered that year 1902 Roughly marked on the inside of the gutta-percha grips 1907 Tacoma, WA R N Vit????? 1909 Midvale Wood Station .32 WCF shot like a new gun Chrome plated, likely after WWII I shot it for three years and made money on my investment but hate that I sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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