Info on Antique Pistol, possibly a Colt SAA?

Vanguard41xx · July 7, 2011, 12:19 PM

Hello guys. I have had this gun in the family my entire life, so I figure it is time to find some info about it. It has been in the family since the late 1800's, along with a Civil War Officer's Sword, a Ladies Pocket Pistol, and others. It would have belonged to my Great or Great-Great Grand Dad, from what the family records say. I'd like to know as MUCH info as possible, such as value, and all the other good facts. I believe it is a SAA, but I'm a knife collector, and not big on firearms, but will hopefully stay in the family for years to come.Thank you.

mapsjanhere · July 7, 2011, 12:44 PM

sure looks like an SAA. You can get the year from the serial number list

Vanguard41xx · July 7, 2011, 01:16 PM

Wow, thanks for the link and the fast reply.

Any idea of value?

Vanguard41xx · July 7, 2011, 03:02 PM

Anyone else?

Hawg · July 7, 2011, 03:46 PM

Smokeless frame made after 1896. I'd say its worth about 2,000.

Vanguard41xx · July 7, 2011, 05:30 PM

Thank you for the reply. I'm surprised it is worth that much.

James K · July 7, 2011, 09:44 PM

The serial number would help in evaluating that gun, but Hawg's figure is in the right ballpark for that condition.

Jim

Scorch · July 8, 2011, 01:50 PM

Colt 1st Model, civilian, smokeless powder frame, pre-WW2, chambered for 45 Colt, nice Colt grips (possibly worth a lot if original gutta percha). Check the ejector rod head: if round (bullseye style) it is an early gun, half-moon shape is later.

If you have the time and desire, get a letter from the Factory Historian that will detail production date, who the gun was shipped to, and work done at the factory after shipment, etc. Values for old Colt single actions is all over the place, $1,500 to $10,000, but the value Hawg Haggen gave may be pretty close.

Hawg · July 8, 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Check the ejector rod head: if round (bullseye style) it is an early gun, half-moon shape is later.

It's a half moon.

Vanguard41xx · July 8, 2011, 07:31 PM

Sorry for the late reply. The serial number is#165508.
And thank you very much for this great information.

PetahW · July 8, 2011, 07:45 PM

Please make NO attempt to "clean it up", beyond wiping it down with an oily rag.

To do so would most likely halve it's value, rather than increase it.

.

Vanguard41xx · July 8, 2011, 07:46 PM

Yeah, I had no intentions of doing so. It has been sitting in that gun box since the 70's, where it took in in to school for show and tell.

Scorch · July 8, 2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

The serial number is#165508.

Looks like it was made in 1896.

Vanguard41xx · July 8, 2011, 10:14 PM

The time frame fits the bill.

July 7, 2011, 12:44 PM	#2
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	sure looks like an SAA. You can get the year from the serial number list __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

July 8, 2011, 01:50 PM	#8
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Colt 1st Model, civilian, smokeless powder frame, pre-WW2, chambered for 45 Colt, nice Colt grips (possibly worth a lot if original gutta percha). Check the ejector rod head: if round (bullseye style) it is an early gun, half-moon shape is later. If you have the time and desire, get a letter from the Factory Historian that will detail production date, who the gun was shipped to, and work done at the factory after shipment, etc. Values for old Colt single actions is all over the place, $1,500 to $10,000, but the value Hawg Haggen gave may be pretty close. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

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July 7, 2011, 12:19 PM	#1
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	Info on Antique Pistol, possibly a Colt SAA? Hello guys. I have had this gun in the family my entire life, so I figure it is time to find some info about it. It has been in the family since the late 1800's, along with a Civil War Officer's Sword, a Ladies Pocket Pistol, and others. It would have belonged to my Great or Great-Great Grand Dad, from what the family records say. I'd like to know as MUCH info as possible, such as value, and all the other good facts. I believe it is a SAA, but I'm a knife collector, and not big on firearms, but will hopefully stay in the family for years to come.Thank you.

July 7, 2011, 01:16 PM	#3
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	Wow, thanks for the link and the fast reply. Any idea of value?

July 7, 2011, 03:02 PM	#4
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	Anyone else?

July 7, 2011, 03:46 PM	#5
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Smokeless frame made after 1896. I'd say its worth about 2,000.

July 7, 2011, 05:30 PM	#6
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	Thank you for the reply. I'm surprised it is worth that much.

July 7, 2011, 09:44 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The serial number would help in evaluating that gun, but Hawg's figure is in the right ballpark for that condition. Jim

July 8, 2011, 07:31 PM	#10
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	Sorry for the late reply. The serial number is#165508. And thank you very much for this great information.

July 8, 2011, 07:45 PM	#11
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	Please make NO attempt to "clean it up", beyond wiping it down with an oily rag. To do so would most likely halve it's value, rather than increase it. .

July 8, 2011, 07:46 PM	#12
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	Yeah, I had no intentions of doing so. It has been sitting in that gun box since the 70's, where it took in in to school for show and tell.

July 8, 2011, 10:14 PM	#14
Vanguard41xx Junior Member Join Date: May 6, 2011 Posts: 10	The time frame fits the bill.