How much would u pay 4 this Colt

[sarge83]

I paid $360 for the nickle version of this critter about 5 yrs. ago in about the same condition. Three yrs. ago I paid $300 for a blued version with a bobbed hammer. I would say in the $350-$450 range in my area currently.

 

[PRM]

Completed auctions (where they have sold) on Gun Broker, they are bringing $600 +- in that condition.

I had one stolen earlier in the year in similar condition. Mine was 98%+ on finish. My insurance paid me $725. Being no longer in production and a set of custom wood grips brought it up some.

 

[AABEN]

If made in 1947 to 72 275.00 1973 TO 86 90% 300.00 == 1993 to 1995 90% 300.00 THIS IS THE FOURTH ISSUE THIS IS FROM MY OLD BLUE BOOK

 

[content]

I recently picked up its brother, slightly darker grips and beautiful original blue for $450 OTD, it was marked $550 at a consignment shop for a month.

Great little snubbie, please let us know if you get it.

 

[SwampWolf]

As described, the Colt DS would fetch at least $550.00 or so, in my neck of the woods.

I've owned and shot both extensively. The 12 is a belt gun, the DS is a pocket gun. Different animals IMO.

I, too, own both (actually, my Colt is the lighter Cobra version of the DS) and I agree with savit260's sentiiments: the Model 12 belongs on a belt and the littler Colt is well suited for a pocket.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

If made in 1947 to 72 275.00 1973 TO 86 90% 300.00 == 1993 to 1995 90% 300.00 THIS IS THE FOURTH ISSUE THIS IS FROM MY OLD BLUE BOOK

Blue Book means very little on many guns, especially out of production models.

 

[OilyPablo]

Here that would sell for $500.

It would absolutely sell FAST for $400.

 

[Jaymo]

There is no superiority of the S&W lockwork. Only difference.
They are two different guns, of two different designs, from two different makers.

IIRC, Colt still services the DS.

A Commando Special (DS with factory rubber grips and parkerized finish), just sold for $2,171.00 on GB.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=369606551

 

[P5 Guy]

Around $400 but not too much more. The only advantage over a modern S&W is one more round and no 'safety lock'.
Plus a S&W of the right model will shoot 357MAG, so will a SP101.
Some collect guns for prestige, some buy tools, I'm the latter.

 

[savit260]

The only advantage over a modern S&W is one more round and no 'safety lock'.

You're forgetting that the Colt is a flat V spring type action, which will likely have a smother feeling trigger than the coil sprung J frames or Ruger sp. (both excellent guns in their own rights)

 

[Ash]

Ah, but what a tool a Colt revolver is...