OLD Colt 38 SUPER!!!!!!

[MLG360]

My friend is wanting to sell this gun however we have been researching and cant find a aprox. value.(Ser.16651)

I know we can always check gunbroker but I want you calgunners to give me your imput!

Thanks.

[Ninja45]

I give your friend cash...$650! Just kidding... that will your friend a pretty penny.

[RealBarber]

Damn thats a classic

[nephrodoc]

It's a bit rough, but many people collect these now.

[GunDog]

I'd put it at somewhere between $1000 and $1500.

[oddjob]

I would ask the people on the Colt forum. http://www.coltforum.com/forums/forum.php

[InGrAM]

Damn that's purrddy

[redcliff]

It appears to possibly be from 1934 according to Colt's serial number look-up and some of the early features.

You might want to PM our resident collectible 1911 expert beetle and get his opinion on value if somehow (doubtful) he misses this thread

I think you may be surprised at it's value.

[Deimos887]

Dang, thats bad***

[beetle]

That is a nice one! Pre-War Colt Super 38. Pre-War Colts typically have exceptional workmanship and are highly desired on the collector market.

The blue book of gun values lists the gun per the following schedule

98% - $6000
95% - $5750
90% - $3500
80% - $2250
70% - $1700

I find the blue book to be on the low side of the current market. A Pre-War Colt Super 38 in slightly better condition to the one posted sold last year at Rock Island Auction for $6500. The auction house rated it 98%, but it did have a very slight takedown scratch.

I'd say the one posted is down a few % points in terms of condition. The takedown scratch on the slide and frame (even though it is light) will bring value down. If I were to guess what it might bring at auction I would say about $5500-$6000. All prices are assuming the parts are correct and original.

Still a very valuable and highly collectible gun!

Thanks for sharing it and good luck to you and your friend.

[beetle]

You might want to PM our resident collectible 1911 expert beetle and get his opinion on value if somehow (doubtful) he misses this thread

by the way I'm not an expert, just a enthusiast who spends too much time and money on 1911s

[MLG360]

Beetle.... Thank you very much.

I was pointed in your direction by Redcliff ..

This sort if help is the reason why this and other gun Forums are so great !!!

Very appreciative and have a good night !!!!

Thanks again ...


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[22popnsplat]

Remember that the auction house charges the seller and the buyer each a 20% fee

[669robert]

I paid 1400 for mine in 38
Super.

[Omil]

OP', that is very nice!