Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Am doing some research for a friend and trying to get an idea of the value of a barrel. Its a 7.5 inch colt 45 caliber. Not sure if its 2nd or 3rd gen. Any info would be appreciated. Hochbauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Really need pictures OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 You absolutely need to know if it is a 2nd or 3rd generation to know it’s value. Check the threads per inch (TPI). The 1st and 2nd gen barrels are 20 tpi, the 3rd gen barrels are 24tpi. You also need to know the condition of the bore, finish, and the rest. Third generation barrels are commonly available and worth the retail price. Second generation barrels are harder to find and are worth what someone will pay. 45s are the most desirable, with 4.75, 7.5, and 5.5 being popular in that order. You see more 5.5 inch barrels than anything else. If it is a 1st gen, then it is a different ballgame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Describe the barrel markings. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hope these pics help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 That looks like a takeoff 3rd generation. It’s got some marks on it. $100-150 in my book, but look around and see what they are selling for on EBay/Gunbroker etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas John Ringo, SASS #10138 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Check the prices for Colt barrels at SARCO. Just bought a new 3rd gen 4 3/4" .357 bbl. for $90.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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