Colt SAA value

case XX · Feb 18, 2016

Wondering if anyone here might have thoughts on the value of a 1971 Gen2 Colt SAA 45LC 4 3/4", blued with color case frame. Condition is very good, possibly unfired, no cylinder groove, the only thing that keeps it from being as new is some very very light damage to bluing on the grip portion of the frame due to oil from hands.

I have looked at Gunbroker completed listings but they are all over the place, most didn't sale and most don't match the specs on this one.

Hoping someone here might have some idea of value.

zoostation · Feb 18, 2016

I'm going to estimate somewhere around $1400. Some might call that high but I'm also basing it on how difficult it is for collectors to find new SAA's available, which I think is going to start driving prices up on the used guns. Second gen by itself doesn't add a lot of value to it and unfortunately the wear on the backstrap is going to drag it down some, SAA collectors are picky.

case XX · Feb 19, 2016

Thanks for the input.

lee2 · Feb 20, 2016

900 to 1000 depending on condition.

dist1646 · Feb 20, 2016

Does it have the original box?
Some pics might help.

Jerry M · Feb 20, 2016

Take it to the Maryland Arms Collectors Gun show at Timonium fair grounds in March where there will be dozens of Colt collectors.

HeatSeeker · Feb 20, 2016

Jerry M said:
Take it to the Maryland Arms Collectors Gun show at Timonium fair grounds in March where there will be dozens of Colt collectors.

no post 1898 handguns allowed at that show.

Jerry M · Feb 21, 2016

It's a Model 1873, somebody can give him an appraisal, actually many somebodies.

case XX · Feb 21, 2016

dist1646 said:
Does it have the original box?
Some pics might help.

No box or papers, pics match the description but I know everyone here likes pics so here are a couple pics in crappy lighting. The backstrap looks worse in these pics than in person.

HeatSeeker · Feb 21, 2016

Jerry M said:
It's a Model 1873, somebody can give him an appraisal, actually many somebodies.

OK, but he said it was manufactured in 1971. I guess he could just get a value from some of the Colt guys. Cannot change hands though. I had a table at this show in the past and they are very strict on their rules. They have observers in every row that watch what is on the tables and what is bought and sold.

HeatSeeker · Feb 22, 2016

case XX said:
No box or papers, pics match the description but I know everyone here likes pics so here are a couple pics in crappy lighting. The backstrap looks worse in these pics than in person.

Man that is sweet. Looks to be in excellent condition. You should send for the Colt letter on it. Cost you about $100.

dist1646 · Feb 22, 2016

Nice looking Colt! I can't really tell from the pics., are the grips imitation or real Ivory? Looking at the fit toward the bottom of the backstrap, I'm thinking that they were put on the gun some time after original purchase. If they are original, they should have the SN. penciled on the back side. I doubt that a factory letter would add enough value to justify the cost, especially for a late production 2nd gen. . That gun is a keeper but, if you do decide to sell, I may be interested.

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