I have 3 Colt revolvers, 1 king cobra 6" ss, ds II 38 sp, and a 4th gen detective. The last time I was at a gun show a dealer had a 6" kc ss and had a 1500.00 price tag on it. Made me chuckle. Also I have noticed kc's for sale as much as 1000.00 on gunbroker. I do still shoot all of these guns and was seeking suggetions if I should keep shooting these guns or leave them in good condition since the value keeps rising. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
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nwilliams
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Nobody here can answer this question for you, you have to decide for yourself, do want guns that you can only look at or do want guns that you can shoot and enjoy?
If the Colt King Cobra is in great condition and you have the original box and paperwork then it would probably be worth keeping as an investment gun and will most likely increase in value the fastest. Remember what really makes a gun a collectible besides just condition is having the original box and paperwork. If you have all this for your King Cobra then I would probably be tempted to try and keep it in the really good condition, however that doesn't mean that you still can't shoot and enjoy it.
On a side note keep in mind inflation has a big effect on gun values. If you bought a gun in 1985 for $500 that's the equivalent of paying $1,023.34 in 2011.
If the Colt King Cobra is in great condition and you have the original box and paperwork then it would probably be worth keeping as an investment gun and will most likely increase in value the fastest. Remember what really makes a gun a collectible besides just condition is having the original box and paperwork. If you have all this for your King Cobra then I would probably be tempted to try and keep it in the really good condition, however that doesn't mean that you still can't shoot and enjoy it.
On a side note keep in mind inflation has a big effect on gun values. If you bought a gun in 1985 for $500 that's the equivalent of paying $1,023.34 in 2011.
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ColtPythonElite
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Since your guns have been shot, there is no need to stop shooting them now. Enjoy them........I have several Colts, some unfired and some fired. I shoot the fired ones as much as I want. Not long ago, I bought a boxed unfired 30+ year old Colt....I shot it the next day.
King Cobras? I have one that I bought brand new in 1990 for less than $350. It is a 6" polished job, which was about the most expensive model in the KC line. I've shot the bejeezus out of it and will continue to shoot it. Heck, I'm just glad I hung onto the box and paperwork all these years.... I added a couple of more King Cobras in recent years. It was tough forking out 700-800 bucks for a used gun while remembering what I paid for one brand new.
King Cobras? I have one that I bought brand new in 1990 for less than $350. It is a 6" polished job, which was about the most expensive model in the KC line. I've shot the bejeezus out of it and will continue to shoot it. Heck, I'm just glad I hung onto the box and paperwork all these years.... I added a couple of more King Cobras in recent years. It was tough forking out 700-800 bucks for a used gun while remembering what I paid for one brand new.
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I agree, since you already shot them keep on shooting them and enjoy yourself. Just because you shoot them doesn't mean you can't keep them in good condition. The box and paperwork will help if you ever decide to sell.
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Yes, enjoy your guns...
They were made to be used. Here, where I live , $1000.00 for NIB would be about right for the King Cobra.
They were made to be used. Here, where I live , $1000.00 for NIB would be about right for the King Cobra.
Guillermo
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There are more than enough perfect Colts hidden away, never shot, NIB that you can enjoy yours without worry about the preservation of the breed.
Will yours go down in value? Nah....they have already been shot.
Shooting them is not an issue. Carrying them will mar the finish over time.
As for me, I carry my Colts. Including my like-new Python.
Will it harm the value? Sure.
But if I am not worthy of carrying a Python who is?
Will yours go down in value? Nah....they have already been shot.
Shooting them is not an issue. Carrying them will mar the finish over time.
As for me, I carry my Colts. Including my like-new Python.
Will it harm the value? Sure.
But if I am not worthy of carrying a Python who is?
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thodge
Well they're already used so I would say most definitely keep shooting them and enjoy the pleasure you get out of using them.
Well they're already used so I would say most definitely keep shooting them and enjoy the pleasure you get out of using them.
MMCSRET
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My answer to that question, when ever it comes up is personal to me, but can be used by anyone else. If I can't shoot it I'm not going to own it. I have well over a dozen Colt revolvers dating from 1907 to 1997 and I shoot them all, even the ones that can be considered pristine!!!!!!
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Yeah, and they were designed and manufactured to be carried and shot.
Lucky Derby
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I own more than a few guns. I have shot most of them. The ones I haven't shot is because I haven't gotten around to it yet. Among the guns that I own are some classic Colt DA revolvers, Those are my favorites to shoot. One of them will be listed on my CCW when I get it next month.
I have the answer. I have a never been shot DS 2nd issue. I was torn between shooting and preserving it. So I went out and bought a 3rd issue in less than perfect condition to shoot. If it's obviously been shot, you have nothing to lose shooting it, as long as you take good care of it. If you have the box and papers they should be put in plastic and not touched. You will lose more value from wear on the box than the gun.
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