sniper4usmc
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value of vintage colt 22LR revolver??
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Guillermo
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$200
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seriously
in that kind of shape I would not take less that 700 bucks (even without the proper grips)
Put period grips on it and if you are taking your time...you might get 800-900 if you take your time.
That is pristine.
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in that kind of shape I would not take less that 700 bucks (even without the proper grips)
Put period grips on it and if you are taking your time...you might get 800-900 if you take your time.
That is pristine.
sniper4usmc
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this pistol belong to my next door 80yrs old grandma..she said got it from her dad
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Unfortunetly this last year unless pristine and original that pre war .22LR would sell for much less than it is worth. The people with big money are looking for NIB - CHEAP and the others with $ or credit are buying new trash for some reason. Any one with more than 4 Benjamins would be an owner around here , PLUS tax and registration ect. Free states tend to be poor states so like I said any thing over $400 in a free state would not be stealing. In 2007 that gun would go quickly for $700. Signs of the times!
That's exactly what I was thinking.
The jigged bone grips are actually kind of cool IMO as well. Not that they would add to the price, but cool non the less.
$400? ummm.... not around these parts. Not even in this economy, unless the seller was super desperate, and needed a crack fix.
People understand that the Colt Officers Model Target is one of the finest double action .22's ever produced.
That's not some garden variety .22 there!
Guillermo
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fixed it for you
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The rampant colt is right there on the side plate where it belongs....However, it looks pretty shallow to me, which is often a tell-tale sign of a refinish.
Guillermo
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It does
But the lettering looks great...
I am betting it is just not a deep horsey (it doesn't read philosophy)
I also have a pre-war OMT (mine is from 1930), and I wouldn't take less than around $800 for mine. The lack of original stocks does diminish the value somewhat, but the condition of the rest of the gun is superb. I think the reason the rampant colt is hard to see is a combination of the lighting and a light strike with the die.
Mine:
Mine:
22-rimfire
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This is one I wouldn't mind seeing in person. Pricing relative to the discussion sounds about right. I keep looking at it and wonder if this gun has essentially no blue finish left or it was a nickel gun with a worn finish. Guess the refinish possiblity still exists in my mind.
Do you have any history about this particular OMT?
Do you have any history about this particular OMT?
Guillermo
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The blue looks perfect to me.
The Colt Officers Model in anyh caliber is a gteat shooting machine for bullseye psitol shooters. In the late 50's and early 60's the Colt revolvers were preferred for their single actions. Since DA shooting appears to dominate the shooting games today the S&W have a distinct advantage over the Colt DA trigger. I enjoy shooting my old Col MM's particularly in 22. My pre WWII OM22 is a 1931 gun and my son has a 1929 gun. I also have two of the post WWII version in 22 the OM Specail and OM Match - all great shooters.
22-rimfire
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The gun looks silver to me in the photo, not blue. This is the OP's gun, not Highpower's. It could be the light?
Guillermo
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that is my guess
HP's is also lovely although he need to clean under the cylinder release
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I own a couple of these.
Onward Allusion
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Well, I traded a Taurus PT1911 SS in 45ACP for one with original grips and in similar condition to Highpower's, so I guess it's worth at least $500. However, I think I won big on that deal.
I'd insure it for a grand.
That's definitely worth hanging onto.
That's definitely worth hanging onto.
CraigC
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I'm thinking there is a very distinct possibility that this is a very, very well done refinish. I certainly wouldn't kick it out of bed but that would take it out of the collector price range.
The jigged bone grips do not affect value the way a set of well-fitting stags would. If at all.
I would strongly suggest resizing the pics.
The jigged bone grips do not affect value the way a set of well-fitting stags would. If at all.
I would strongly suggest resizing the pics.
Guillermo
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Just teasing you.
I do that all the time.
Once I handed my daily carry to a buddy who said "if you shoot this thing it will catch fire because of the lint"
Funny line...and he was right!!!
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