I need some help evaluating a potential purchase. A local dealer has a Colt revolver, blue/color case, 7.5" barrel, black grips, no engraving, that he he describes as 2nd generation, and for which he's asking $1500. The gun has never been fired (unless it was done so at the factory), and has the original styrofoam/cardboard box which is age-worn but in reasonably good condition. If I understood correctly the revolver was out for awhile as part of a wall display, but was not 'in the case' where it would have been handled by prospective buyers. The dealer brought it out during a discussion regarding single action revolvers, for which I've developed an interest in the past few months but don't as yet own one. To my untrained eye the gun appears to be in excellent condition.
I confess to much ignorance regarding the nomenclature of SAA revolvers, so please excuse if I've erred in my description. This dealer has treated me well as a customer, but I don't have the knowledge to confirm its 2nd generation status. This would be significantly more than I've ever paid for a gun, but I'm tempted because of the Colt aura. The question is whether this is a reasonable price?
I should note that it would be my intent to actually fire this gun should I buy it.
I confess to much ignorance regarding the nomenclature of SAA revolvers, so please excuse if I've erred in my description. This dealer has treated me well as a customer, but I don't have the knowledge to confirm its 2nd generation status. This would be significantly more than I've ever paid for a gun, but I'm tempted because of the Colt aura. The question is whether this is a reasonable price?
I should note that it would be my intent to actually fire this gun should I buy it.