.38 super colt 1949 ivory handles

[nogunknowledge]

Does anyone have any idea what this gun is worth?

 

[burrhead]

That's like saying I have a yellow '72 Camaro. What's it worth?

What kind of condition is the gun in? Is the finish original? Are the grips made by Colt? Any after-market parts? Got a photo?

We need a lot more info for even a guess.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Take it to a gunstore, gunshow, or local guy who can do a hands on inspection, to make sure it isn't altered, reblued, has genuine ivory, etc, to determine condition and estimated value to a collector. Even with detailed pictures, we could get it wrong.

 

[nogunknowledge]

See told you I have no gun knowledge! Everything is original, hardly used, no box. My dad is ill and I am his daughter and trying to get rid of his guns. I was afraid to go into a gun store without any info at all on the gun and getting ripped off. I search google and I can't find anything close on this gun his others were easy to find. I will try to get a picture up soon. Thanks

 

[hso]

When you post the pictures be sure to post left and right hand sides as well as the back of the grip.

I advise taking the pics using a stable mount for the camera outside in indirect light with the camera set on timer and the flash off and with the camera close enough to not need zoom.

 

[dprice3844444]

check gunbroker.com

 

[nogunknowledge]

This is the best I can do as far as pictures. Thank you all for taking the time to respond to me. I am so very thankful. I might be able to post more later.

 

[rcmodel]

O.K.

The grips are aftermarket plastic, not ivory.

The rest of the gun appears to be in 90% condition or better.

It should be worth 3 figures easily, even more if you can find the original brown plastic Coltwood grips, and box & paperwork.

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/11502...el-2f3rd-model.mfd-1950.nice-shape-2c-c-and-r!

http://www.gunsinternational.com/-Colt-Super-38-38-Super-caliber-C8677-.cfm?gun_id=100301530

http://www.gunsamerica.com/944828546/Colt+PrewarPostwar+1911A1+38+Super.htm

As it sets without the original grips, box, or papers?

Maybe $1,500 - $2,000 tops, if you can find the right person looking for one.

Of course a dealer will tell you it is worthless, and offer you $250 for it!.


rc

 

[Jim K]

Ask relatives or friends (maybe your father if possible) for the name of a gun dealer they buy from and trust. Then, unless you are in a big hurry, ask the dealer about a consignment sale. That is where you and he agree on an asking price, he puts the gun out at that price, then takes a cut (usually 15% or so) of the sale price. The trouble is that the item might not sell for a while (I think that one would sell quickly in spite of the grips) and you won't get cash until it does.

Jim

 

[hso]

I think that a pair of vintage Colt grips will be a good investment to improve sellability and value.

 

[nogunknowledge]

photos

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=972a...#cid=972A568D3C443743&id=972A568D3C443743!138

Thank you all. You have inspired my husband and I to signed up for gun safety lessons at our local range. I am now a proud owner of my dads small collection. Please take time to tell your loved ones all about your collection before it is too late.

 

[cyclopsshooter]

Were post-war commercial hammers blued on the side or bare metal like the 70 series? I wonder if it is a GI parts swap?

 

[ridgerunner1965]

put those crazy grips on ebay and put a set of walnuts on that gun and it will increase the value.