Hawk
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Not here.
The java app bombs on my home machine so Saturday was out.
Maybe next time.
The java app bombs on my home machine so Saturday was out.
Maybe next time.
Colt collection will auction Fri & Sat, Topeka Kansas
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Phydeaux642:
These are not the best of times. I have been following the auction, but can’t bid because Poxibid requires a JAVA add-on, and my computer refuses to download it.
:banghead:
I lost one item that I might have won, had I been able to bid. An “on-site” bidder took it for an additional $5.00 over what I had bid. Given the opportunity I would have given him a run for his money…
I would recommend that you jump on that Cobra. Nickel plated Cobra’s are far from common, and ordinary blued Detective Special’s (unboxed) are going for $425 - $450 and thereabouts.
I have missed several other opportunities I would have bid on if I could, among them a Colt Police Positive in very decent shape that went for $250. It also appears that some 2nd. And 3rd. Colt Single Action Army’s are going for slightly under market. Antique or classic (no lock) S&W’s are usually going for at or above the high pre-auction estimates, but not always. Some Pythons are going on the soft side, where I would say that Detective Special’s and Cobra’s are doing a bit better then I’d expected. All classic snubbies seem to be doing well, at or above estimates. The same can be said of antique Colt’s and Smith & Wesson’s.
I spotted several decent buys, but couldn’t do anything about it. As for my other bids I’ll have to wait until the fat lady sings…
These are not the best of times. I have been following the auction, but can’t bid because Poxibid requires a JAVA add-on, and my computer refuses to download it.
:banghead:I lost one item that I might have won, had I been able to bid. An “on-site” bidder took it for an additional $5.00 over what I had bid. Given the opportunity I would have given him a run for his money…
I would recommend that you jump on that Cobra. Nickel plated Cobra’s are far from common, and ordinary blued Detective Special’s (unboxed) are going for $425 - $450 and thereabouts.
I have missed several other opportunities I would have bid on if I could, among them a Colt Police Positive in very decent shape that went for $250. It also appears that some 2nd. And 3rd. Colt Single Action Army’s are going for slightly under market. Antique or classic (no lock) S&W’s are usually going for at or above the high pre-auction estimates, but not always. Some Pythons are going on the soft side, where I would say that Detective Special’s and Cobra’s are doing a bit better then I’d expected. All classic snubbies seem to be doing well, at or above estimates. The same can be said of antique Colt’s and Smith & Wesson’s.
I spotted several decent buys, but couldn’t do anything about it. As for my other bids I’ll have to wait until the fat lady sings…
Phydeaux642
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Fuff and Hawk, sorry to here about your computer glitches that kept you from any deals. I missed out on two S&W model 34s. I bid on some other items but was really interested in these two. I had a feeling that I didn't bid quite enough while the internet bidding was open and I had to work yesterday, so, I couldn't even try the Proxy bidding.
I will probably put some money on the Cobra Monday if I don't just go ahead and pick it up (I bought a S&W model 13 this week, so, my fun money is drying up). The shop bought it from a guy Thursday and I was supprised it was still there Friday when I went by at lunch. I called them later that day and asked them to hold until I could get there Monday. Luckily, I do enough business there that they were happy to do that for me.
I picked up a Detective Special about 3 1/2 months ago for $320, so, I guess I got a pretty good deal on that one, too.
I will probably put some money on the Cobra Monday if I don't just go ahead and pick it up (I bought a S&W model 13 this week, so, my fun money is drying up). The shop bought it from a guy Thursday and I was supprised it was still there Friday when I went by at lunch. I called them later that day and asked them to hold until I could get there Monday. Luckily, I do enough business there that they were happy to do that for me.
I picked up a Detective Special about 3 1/2 months ago for $320, so, I guess I got a pretty good deal on that one, too.
I just logged off of the Armsbid Auction site (www.armsbid.com) They have posted the auction results, and you can read them without having to load any additional software.
It is clear that the older Smith & Wessons continue to increase in value, and some models are commanding prices that are higher the the current production street prices, although not up to MSRP.
It would appear the older Colt double-action revolvers are also going up, particularly Detective Special and other "D" frame models. Puthons and Single Action Army six-shooters have apparently leveled off. I was a bit surprised at the prices some vintage pocket pistols commanded, and by today's standards there were some good buys in the 1911 pistol department.
I didn't get into the considerable selection of long guns, but lever action Winchesters seem to be fetching high prices.
While some of the high prices on collectables will attract the most attention, there are still enough good buys to be found. I'll be back the next time around - hopefully with the software problems ironed out.
It is clear that the older Smith & Wessons continue to increase in value, and some models are commanding prices that are higher the the current production street prices, although not up to MSRP.
It would appear the older Colt double-action revolvers are also going up, particularly Detective Special and other "D" frame models. Puthons and Single Action Army six-shooters have apparently leveled off. I was a bit surprised at the prices some vintage pocket pistols commanded, and by today's standards there were some good buys in the 1911 pistol department.
I didn't get into the considerable selection of long guns, but lever action Winchesters seem to be fetching high prices.
While some of the high prices on collectables will attract the most attention, there are still enough good buys to be found. I'll be back the next time around - hopefully with the software problems ironed out.
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