A local dealer has had this for sale for several weeks. SN 9273XX. No box, revolver only. I looked at and handled it several times. (It was one of those cases of the gun "calling to me.")
Blueing looks original and 98% with a few very tiny dings. A few nicks in the rear edge of the (original) stocks. Mechanically seems very tight and bore looks like new. I couldn't resist any further and it followed me to the range and then home today. It's my first and only Colt. The single action trigger pull is nicer than any of my Smiths. My good Smiths have a better double action pull. Accuracy seems very good with my light target reloads, probably better than I'm capable of. I plan to use it for casual target shooting and maybe for Bullseye.
I have books on S&W that give approx year of manufacture based on SN and values. Since I don't know much about Colts and don't have any reference books, can someone help me? What do I have here - pros and cons, year of manufacture and approximate value.
Thanks in advance.
Blueing looks original and 98% with a few very tiny dings. A few nicks in the rear edge of the (original) stocks. Mechanically seems very tight and bore looks like new. I couldn't resist any further and it followed me to the range and then home today. It's my first and only Colt. The single action trigger pull is nicer than any of my Smiths. My good Smiths have a better double action pull. Accuracy seems very good with my light target reloads, probably better than I'm capable of. I plan to use it for casual target shooting and maybe for Bullseye.
I have books on S&W that give approx year of manufacture based on SN and values. Since I don't know much about Colts and don't have any reference books, can someone help me? What do I have here - pros and cons, year of manufacture and approximate value.
Thanks in advance.