Colt Dragoon

Oquirrh · July 17, 2008, 01:53 PM

What's a ballpark value on a Pietta (might be Uberti) Colt Dragoon in very good condition? I've had one offered to me if I can come up with a "fair price."

I wasn't looking for a Dragoon, but what the heck.

mykeal · July 17, 2008, 10:26 PM

Pietta doesn't make a Dragoon, so it's likely a Uberti.

The Fifth Edition of the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (2007) lists the Uberti Dragoons as $275 for a gun in 98% condition.

Blue Book values can and do vary considerably in either direction.

Oquirrh · July 18, 2008, 08:04 AM

That sounds about right. In my locale -- Utah-- second-hand cap & ball weapons don't seem sell very well, so that might be a bit high.

Deadguy · July 18, 2008, 08:55 AM

Then offer him $225 and see what happens. A Dragoon in good shape is a steal at that price.

Oquirrh · July 18, 2008, 05:33 PM

turns out the dragoon is a COLT, 2nd generation or whatever you call them--Italian parts assembled in U.S.

And she (her father left them to her as part of his estate) also is selling his COLT '51 navy.

I looked at them with my ignorant eye. they both appear immaculate, I don't think they've been fired.

Btw, she's no fool.
She wants $600 for the dragoon.
$500 for the '51 Navy.

I'll pass on her phone no. if someone is interested.

mykeal · July 18, 2008, 08:46 PM

Well, now it gets more interesting.

C or F Series 2nd Generation? Special Edition? 3rd Generation?

From the same source, a basic 100% 2nd Gen C series is valued at $725 (3rd Model only one made); a prototype, identified by serial number, is $1,350. Special Editions vary considerably, up to $8,500 or perhaps even more.

A basic F Series is $650 to $700 depending on 1st, 2nd or 3rd Model. There were also Special Editions in the F Series but they only bring about $1,200.

Third Generation Dragoons bring $600 - $650, with Special Editions near $1,000.

The same questions and ranges of values apply the 1851 Navy as well. It has more variations in the Special Editions. The basic 2nd Gen could be worth from $650 to $1500, with the Special Editions bringing the same prices as the Dragoons.

Need a lot more information to be any more specific. Like pictures, serial numbers, etc.

July 17, 2008, 01:53 PM	#1
Oquirrh Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 188	Colt Dragoon What's a ballpark value on a Pietta (might be Uberti) Colt Dragoon in very good condition? I've had one offered to me if I can come up with a "fair price." I wasn't looking for a Dragoon, but what the heck. Last edited by Oquirrh; July 17, 2008 at 03:45 PM.

July 18, 2008, 08:04 AM	#3
Oquirrh Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 188	Thanks That sounds about right. In my locale -- Utah-- second-hand cap & ball weapons don't seem sell very well, so that might be a bit high.

July 18, 2008, 05:33 PM	#5
Oquirrh Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 188	Colts! and outta my league turns out the dragoon is a COLT, 2nd generation or whatever you call them--Italian parts assembled in U.S. And she (her father left them to her as part of his estate) also is selling his COLT '51 navy. I looked at them with my ignorant eye. they both appear immaculate, I don't think they've been fired. Btw, she's no fool. She wants $600 for the dragoon. $500 for the '51 Navy. I'll pass on her phone no. if someone is interested.

July 17, 2008, 10:26 PM	#2
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Pietta doesn't make a Dragoon, so it's likely a Uberti. The Fifth Edition of the Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (2007) lists the Uberti Dragoons as $275 for a gun in 98% condition. Blue Book values can and do vary considerably in either direction.

July 18, 2008, 08:55 AM	#4
Deadguy Member Join Date: April 17, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 93	Then offer him $225 and see what happens. A Dragoon in good shape is a steal at that price.

July 18, 2008, 08:46 PM	#6
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Well, now it gets more interesting. C or F Series 2nd Generation? Special Edition? 3rd Generation? From the same source, a basic 100% 2nd Gen C series is valued at $725 (3rd Model only one made); a prototype, identified by serial number, is $1,350. Special Editions vary considerably, up to $8,500 or perhaps even more. A basic F Series is $650 to $700 depending on 1st, 2nd or 3rd Model. There were also Special Editions in the F Series but they only bring about $1,200. Third Generation Dragoons bring $600 - $650, with Special Editions near $1,000. The same questions and ranges of values apply the 1851 Navy as well. It has more variations in the Special Editions. The basic 2nd Gen could be worth from $650 to $1500, with the Special Editions bringing the same prices as the Dragoons. Need a lot more information to be any more specific. Like pictures, serial numbers, etc.