Price range for Colt 32 automatics

Alex Johnson · July 16, 2002, 12:59 PM

I was in the gunstore this afternoon (gonna have to stop going there) and I saw an old Colt 32 sitting in the case. Anyway it looks like it's complete and in good mechanical shape though it's missing a lot of it's finish probably in 50% condition, almost looks like it might have been parkerized. Anyway I was looking at it strictly as a shooter and possible project gun there asking $279 for it does that sound fair?

Jim Watson · July 16, 2002, 02:05 PM

Well, the Blue Book says the most common version is worth $200 at 60% finish, but it might be an uncommon version.
If it is truly parkerized and marked US Property, one bought by the government for spooks and Generals, it is listed there at a price of $275 and would probably bring more.

The question is, do you really want it, and if so, where could you find one cheaper or better?

Alex Johnson · July 16, 2002, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the information, haven't really decided how desperately I need it, I'll probably stop back and take another closer look at the markings. If it is a military piece the novelty of the history behind it might be worth the $279 price.

Alex Johnson · July 16, 2002, 03:30 PM

While, I went back to the store to take another look at it and it turns out somebody had refinished it years ago, the markings were pretty much buffed away during the refinishing, not enough left to work with to make it worth my time to refinish it. Oh well, appearances can be deceiving.

July 16, 2002, 12:59 PM	#1
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 812	Price range for Colt 32 automatics I was in the gunstore this afternoon (gonna have to stop going there) and I saw an old Colt 32 sitting in the case. Anyway it looks like it's complete and in good mechanical shape though it's missing a lot of it's finish probably in 50% condition, almost looks like it might have been parkerized. Anyway I was looking at it strictly as a shooter and possible project gun there asking $279 for it does that sound fair? __________________ I thoroughly disapprove of duels. I consider them unwise and I know they are dangerous. Also, sinful. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet retired spot and kill him. - Mark Twain

July 16, 2002, 02:24 PM	#3
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 812	Thanks for the information, haven't really decided how desperately I need it, I'll probably stop back and take another closer look at the markings. If it is a military piece the novelty of the history behind it might be worth the $279 price. __________________ I thoroughly disapprove of duels. I consider them unwise and I know they are dangerous. Also, sinful. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet retired spot and kill him. - Mark Twain

July 16, 2002, 03:30 PM	#4
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 812	While, I went back to the store to take another look at it and it turns out somebody had refinished it years ago, the markings were pretty much buffed away during the refinishing, not enough left to work with to make it worth my time to refinish it. Oh well, appearances can be deceiving. __________________ I thoroughly disapprove of duels. I consider them unwise and I know they are dangerous. Also, sinful. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet retired spot and kill him. - Mark Twain

July 16, 2002, 02:05 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Well, the Blue Book says the most common version is worth $200 at 60% finish, but it might be an uncommon version. If it is truly parkerized and marked US Property, one bought by the government for spooks and Generals, it is listed there at a price of $275 and would probably bring more. The question is, do you really want it, and if so, where could you find one cheaper or better?