Colt SAA experts HELP!!!!

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SigmundSauer

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I beseech the advice of those who can help!

A good friend of mine has an 1863 Arizona Territory Centennial Edition .45 Colt SAA (2nd Gen) manufacured in 1963. Unfired and mint condition with mother of pearl grips beautiful blueing and gold inlays on the inscriptions as well as beautiful gold plating over half of the gun. The original wood box has some scratches and nicks from sitting around the house for almost 40 years but the revolver is pristine.

I have absolutely no idea how much this thing is worth! Does anybody know of a ball park figure for the revolver? He wants to sell it to me for $1300, should I splurge?

Please help, soon! I have to decide in 5 days.

Thank you.

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Not an expert, but I do know Colt has announced that it is raising the price of new production SAA's to almost $2000.
I've looked at a few places on the internet and 2nd generation Colts NIB seem to be going for $1600-$1700 and up, so I would think that you are getting a bargain.

The gold inlay's may actually reduce the value of the gun as most people want "shootable" guns and wouldn't shoot something with all of the gold on it and pearl grips frequently crack & chip if the gun is shot with them on.

http://www.coltsaa.com

http://www.harrisoncarroll.com/

http://www.guntrade.com/wilkerso/frsale.htm
 
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