Question on selling value of Pietta Pistol set

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bigbadbowtie

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I know yall probably get these questions alot but I searched and did not find anything.

I was given a set of Pietta pistols. They are 44 caliber and are nicely engraved. The case states 1 of 5000. I assumed that means 1 of 5000 pairs.

The the small plaque on the case states Buffalo Hunter 1 of 5000.

They look unfired but have some marks on the cylinder from being rotated.

I will get some better pictures tomorrow as the battery in my good camera was dead.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ray
 

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The Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Arms (Fifth Edition, 2007) does not list any Pietta special editions, such as a '1 in 5000' set you have. It's probable that the sets were assembled by a distributor, perhaps using a large consignment from Pietta.

The 1858 Remington Buffalo model is listed on page 155 of the Blue Book; it values a single gun in 100% condition at $260 for the steel frame model and $135 for the brass frame model.

Values in the Blue Book are only a guide. Actual prices can and do vary considerably in either direction.
 
I wonder if that set came from The Sportman's Guide? IIRC, they once sold a similar set.
Even if the set was sold on clearance for $280 years ago, the value may have increased since then. Right now, The Guide sells a single Traditions/Pietta 1858 Bison with an adjustable target sight & walnut grips for $230 each ($207 for club members).

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=264845

Cabela's sells their 1858 Buffalo for $199 each:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20817&hasJS=true
 
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