Colt Army Special in 32-20 WCF

DavidAGO · November 18, 2011, 11:35 PM

I ran across one in my local gun shop, badly pitted, some rust spots, but an amazingly smooth action. Thinking of purchasing it, but have no idea of the value. He is asking $225. High, low, or about right? i know, I do not have a pic, but all I had was my cell phone. if I get it I will have a pic.

DavidAGO

**James K** · November 18, 2011, 11:39 PM

It would be about right or even a bit low if the gun were in good condition. As described, though, it is too high. Unless you really want an Army Special or have a deep burning desire for an old Colt in .32-20, I recommend passing it up.

Jim

**Mike Irwin** · November 19, 2011, 12:16 AM

Agreed, way too much for the condition you're describing.

Here's a REALLY pretty one (may be reblued) in .32-20 for about the same price.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=260854788

Hum. Just bid on that one, and the price is apparently more than I'm willing to pay as I've not cracked his reserve.

DavidAGO · November 19, 2011, 02:18 PM

Thanks, my thoughts were that it was a bit high, but since I don't really need it, I'll pass it up.

DavidAGO

Avenger · November 20, 2011, 07:16 PM

Pity on the condition, I like mine a lot. Smooth smooth smooth trigger.

November 18, 2011, 11:35 PM	#1
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 109	Colt Army Special in 32-20 WCF I ran across one in my local gun shop, badly pitted, some rust spots, but an amazingly smooth action. Thinking of purchasing it, but have no idea of the value. He is asking $225. High, low, or about right? i know, I do not have a pic, but all I had was my cell phone. if I get it I will have a pic. DavidAGO

November 18, 2011, 11:39 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,398	It would be about right or even a bit low if the gun were in good condition. As described, though, it is too high. Unless you really want an Army Special or have a deep burning desire for an old Colt in .32-20, I recommend passing it up. Jim __________________ Jim K

November 19, 2011, 12:16 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,097	Agreed, way too much for the condition you're describing. Here's a REALLY pretty one (may be reblued) in .32-20 for about the same price. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=260854788 Hum. Just bid on that one, and the price is apparently more than I'm willing to pay as I've not cracked his reserve. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 19, 2011, 02:18 PM	#4
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 109	Thanks, my thoughts were that it was a bit high, but since I don't really need it, I'll pass it up. DavidAGO

November 20, 2011, 07:16 PM	#5
Avenger Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Posts: 272	Pity on the condition, I like mine a lot. Smooth smooth smooth trigger.