Jun 30, 2009 colt doublebarrel rifle colt model 1877 lightning and thunderer colt model 1878 frontier colt model 1878 frontier standard colt model 1902 philippine or alaskan model colt colt model 1889 navy civilian model colt model 1889 u. The colt 1877 da lightning,referred to as the thunderer,with that serial number was made in 1875. I have a working nickel plated colt 1877 da revolver in 32 colt, otherwise known as the rainmaker versus the colt lightning, its 38 colt counterpart. What is manufacture date of colt 1877 serial number 146494. We provide antique gun prices and pictures of each antique firearm we sell. Chambers and bore look real good with good rifling. You can currently preorder the price guide through. The information you provided was used to properly identify the information below. Colt model 1877 thunderer, blue 4 da double action revolver. Universal demand for these guns gives them a reliable book value, and that can be both good and bad. Mar 03, 2011 the colt model 1877 was a double action revolver manufactured by colt s manufacturing company from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers.
The colt m1877 was a doubleaction revolver manufactured by colts patent fire arms from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. An 1877 colt lightning double action revolver with that serial number would be 110 years old, made in 1902. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Please help value my colt 1877 thunderer the firearms. Shop antique colt firearms with nationally recognized professionals to include appraisal, authentication and consignment services on antique colt firearms, powder flasks, bullet molds, cases, cartridges, wrenches, etc. Navy martial model colt model 1892 new army and navy civilian model. What is the value of the colt diamondback 22 caliber. For that money you could buy three webley bulldog revolvers. If your grandfather just picked it up somewhere, then its historical value just relates to its manufacturer, age, and condition.
A study of colt new army and navy pattern double action revolvers 18891908. The flawlessly executed scroll engraving is deep and sharp. Its in nice shape with 9095% of the nickel remaining. Used plymouth values select a plymouth model below and get used values. In 1915 the us navy purchased 500 colt 1911 beginning with the sn 109501 to 10. The pistol was manufactured by f m a p a reputable gun manufacturer in argentina. The colt m1877 was a doubleaction revolver manufactured by colt s patent fire arms from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. This is an exceptional, original example of a factory engraved colt model 1877 da thunderer revolver with factory letter. Contact us when considering buying or selling antique colts andor related materials. Such formative selfcockers as the model 1877 lightning, model 1878, model 1889 navy and followon new army and navys, while. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. This is the model 1877 lightning da revolver in cal 38 colt.
What is the value of the colt diamondback 22 caliber revolver. I didnt want to deal with it so i researched and felt it was the best way for me to go. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. We find this to be a necessary tool when determining a value. The model of 1877 was colt s first successful double action revolver. The pocket positive was an outgrowth of colts new pocket revolver, introduced in 1893. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Ive been watching and buying the peacemaker and new frontier 22s for a few years now, and have four of them in my collection. Colt doublebarrel rifle colt model 1877 lightning and thunderer colt model 1878 frontier colt model 1878 frontier standard colt model 1902 philippine or alaskan model colt colt model 1889 navy civilian model colt model 1889 u. I am new to colt firearms and need some information on this gun. In 1877, colt came out with its first doubleaction, the mediumframe lightning. This looks like the colt to be auctioned off at gettysburg.
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The colt model 1877 was a double action revolver manufactured by colt s manufacturing company from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. The model 1877 colt is similar in many respects to its single action predecessor. This particular piece was manufactured in 1902 and arrived in fairly decent shape but wasnt functioning properly. The model of 1878, colt manufactured 1,877 nickel plated model 1878s with a 5 12 inch barrel.
Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Book value get the book value of your car easily and free. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. This is an excellent lightning with 90% original blue finish remaining with thinning occurring only on the straps and ejector rod housing. To use the book value calculator, simply follow the steps above to get the approximate book value of your car. The pistol is interchangeable with the m1911a1 made by colt.
After some talk about we came up with the tell them to look at blue book. Condition is mint with fire blue on hammer and trigger, shipment of one. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. Asked in colt pistols and rifles what is the value of a colt. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. From what i can find on the internet i believe it to be a colt 1911 army.
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Nov 02, 2010 please be sure to post images when youre asking what the value of your firearms is. The m1877 was designed by one of the inventors of the m1873 colt single action army, william mason, as colt s first attempt at manufacturing a doubleaction revolver and was also the first successful usmade doubleaction cartridge revolver. Get gun prices with latest blue book of gun values. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. I would like to know what the value of my colt m1911a1 argentine modelo 1927 which was produced in argentina under contract from colt shortly after 1928 during wwii. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. The action and lockup in both single and double action is nice and tight. The trigger retains 40% of the niter blue finish and the frame screws have 70% of the fire blue finish. Oct 15, 20 thank you for using blue book, just answer and. A study of colt new army and navy pattern double action. Plymouth offered models such as the voyager, neon, colt, acclaim, laser, sundance, volare and fury. This is the ejectorless model, sometimes referred to as the sheriffs model or storekeeper. Colt antique guns and firearms including antique hand guns.
One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on. A study of colt new army and navy pattern double action revolvers 18891908 robert best on. Colt revolvers antique for sale guns international. The pocket positive was an outgrowth of colt s new pocket revolver, introduced in 1893. I have a colt model 1877 lightning revolver produced in 1888. According to don wilkerson in his book colts double action revolver. Restoring and repairing a classic colt double action revolver. Maybe someone may have a better feel for the value.
Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. I have a working nickel plated colt 1877 da revolver in 32. The new 38th edition of the blue book of gun values is slated for release on april 1, 2017. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database. It will help you work out the approximate book value of your car easily and free. This is a sheriffs model which does not have an ejector. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. The quality of manufacture of the colt was far beyond that of the webley, and indeed was better than that of most other guns made anywhere in the world at the time. Wilson in his book colt engraving here we present an antique colt 3rd model dragoon revolver, manufactur. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. A good looking gun with 8590% blue on the barrel with light wear at the muzzle.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This is a fine example with most of the beautiful colt blue intact and most of the fire blue remaining on the screws. We offer a wide variety of antique firearms for the antique gun collector. Argentina first bought 10,000 m1911a1s from colt before producing more under contract. Tradein, resell value of used mitsubishi colt cars within south africa. Please help value my colt 1877 thunderer the firearms forum. Oct 08, 2007 i would like to know what the value of my colt m1911a1 argentine modelo 1927 which was produced in argentina under contract from colt shortly after 1928 during wwii.
I chose to trade in versus selling it myself because its more of a hassle to try to find someone to sell it to, haggling about prices, can you add this, can you take away that. The model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names. The values in this book have been updated and reflect current market conditions. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. This revolver looks to be all matching and the barrel has clean sharp rifling. It is fitted with a set of checkered hard rubber grips featuring the rampant colt in an oval at the top. Colt python value in 2018 the leading glock forum and. An outstanding colt navy that is pictured in several publications to include the book of colt engraving by r. Classic vintage plymouth values range for from the 1968 barracuda to the plymouth savoy. In addition to being colts first swingout cylinder pocket revolver, this was a handy little gun, the name of which distinguished it from the old colt open top pocket model manufactured from 1871 to 1877.
Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Keep checking back to browse our constantly changing inventory of collectible colt guns and colt revolvers for sale or see a full list of our new arrivals. October 15, 20 thank you for your interest in our firearms appraisal service. While the large number of weapons is impressive, also impressive is the percentage of these revolvers that will be found to suffer from mechanical problems. In addition to being colt s first swingout cylinder pocket revolver, this was a handy little gun, the name of which distinguished it from the old colt open top pocket model manufactured from 1871 to 1877. Colt python 6 blue, letter prefix sn, late 70s date9092% and colt python 6 nickel, letter prefix sn, late 70s, 8081 date 9597% times just get stupider stupider.
Mitsubishi colt used cars prices, resale value, trade in value. It has a the colt polished blue finish of the era just prior to the dull military blue with the right side of the slide being marked model 1911 us navy. Please note that these values are for working guns only. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Colt 1878 revolver 4440 rock island auction company. Colt guns colt 1878 frontier da collectors firearms.