colt 1903 engraving

dabs2191 · September 25, 2011, 11:23 AM

I'm buying a colt 1903 in a few days, it's not in the best condition(looks-wise but is in good working condition) but the price is right and I've always wanted one. How much would it affect the value to have it engraved and refinished?

Crazy88Fingers · September 25, 2011, 05:16 PM

Depends on who you're selling it to. Generally speaking, any kind of tampering with an older gun will knock down the value considerably.

Standing Wolf · September 25, 2011, 08:29 PM

If you like engraved guns, as I do, have it engraved. 1903 Colts are far from rare, so the resale value is probably a negligible consideration.

September 25, 2011, 11:23 AM	#1
dabs2191 Junior Member Join Date: September 25, 2011 Posts: 1	colt 1903 engraving I'm buying a colt 1903 in a few days, it's not in the best condition(looks-wise but is in good working condition) but the price is right and I've always wanted one. How much would it affect the value to have it engraved and refinished?

September 25, 2011, 05:16 PM	#2
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	Depends on who you're selling it to. Generally speaking, any kind of tampering with an older gun will knock down the value considerably. __________________ "And I'm tellin' you son, well it ain't no fun, staring straight down a .44" -Lynyrd Skynyrd

September 25, 2011, 08:29 PM	#3
Standing Wolf Member in memoriam Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,649	If you like engraved guns, as I do, have it engraved. 1903 Colts are far from rare, so the resale value is probably a negligible consideration. __________________ No tyrant should ever be allowed to die of natural causes.