Pre WWII Colt Shooting Master 45 ACP

[shellpicker]

I have access to a Colt revolver obtained in 1934. It is new in the box and I would estimate it to be in 100% condition. The gun has never been fired except for possibly factory checks. I have no indication of its value and would like to purchase it from it's current owner who has kept it in his "sock drawer" for 71 years. There are no marks on the gun, no rust, no corrision. It is in it's original box with two half moon clips. It has Colt Shooting Master on the barrel and was probably made in the late 1920's or early 1930's. Anyone have a guess as to it's value? Thanks, Shellpicker

 

[Sir William]

I will say this, I WANT ONE!! I would think that it is a fairly rare item. I have only seen one on a consignment. That one had a asking price of $1200.00. It was excellent. It did sell, eventually. I bid on one a few years on-line at $845.00. I didn't win.

 

[Ranger325]

Sounds real sweet shellpicker...............
You might want to check out the Colt Forum (www.coltforum.com) there are some folks over there with a ton of experience with vintage Colts.
Oh yeah, please let us know what you decide....................with pics!

Regards,

 

[RickB]

One of the finest DA revolvers ever made. The very top of Colt's revolver line, in the 1930s. $1000 would be VERY conservative, $3000 might be closer to the mark.

 

[shellpicker]

Intersting Article

John Taffin in Handgunner mag wrote about his wife getting into buying old guns and spending lots of cash. He ended up the article asking if a prewar Colt revolver in 45ACP was really worth 10 grand. I have attempted to contact him with no results so I thought I would ask the public. Thanks for your answers, Shel

 

[Bill A]

Not worth 10 grand by a long shot.

Best,
Bill

 

[gordo b.]

13 Franklins here in my hot little hand, could dig up a couple more

 

[Majic]

Likely unfired with the box and goodies you could easily be looking at $2000. The Shooting Master was the top of the line big frame Colt target revolver which you add a premium when they are found chambered in big bore calibers.

 

[James K]

In .45 ACP caliber, and 100% condition, it would bring $4000-$5000 from the right person. A very nice gun. The original box and papers would add another $500.

Jim