NRA 100 Anniversary Colt - The Firearms Forum

The Duke · 09-01-2011, 06:28 PM

I got my eyes on a Colt, SA, .45C that is an NRA 100 Anniversary Commerative...Its mechanically excellent, the finish appears to have been part nickle and part blue, part case hardening, but now nearly totally gone...Little rust or pitting.. Doesnt appear to have been buffed or the original finish otherwise mechanically removed....A few patches of nickle on the cylinder...some case hardening...some blue....Sad shape finish wise.

I want a shooter. But definately will need some restoration work. Maybe nickle plate the thing would be easiest route..Figure that about $150..

Anyone know the round-a-bout worth of a piece in this condition? Ive seen the excellent/mint models with presentation case at auction for about $1700....Im thinking around $500, but the owner seems to be under the impression it is worth considerably more..

Am I about right with the $500 offer?

Sorry, no pictures available...

Alpo · 09-01-2011, 06:37 PM

What's it worth? Your thought of five hundred is about right, maybe even a little generous.

What will people pay for it? Ahhhh, That is something else entirely. If it says COLT on the side, people are going to pay at least a grand.

It ain't nowheres near worth that much, but that doesn't change it. People are fools, and Colt SAA gonna cost you at least a grand, no matter the condition.

woolleyworm · 09-01-2011, 06:38 PM

I would think that $500 would be more than fair; but the seller thinks he's got a goldmine, then be prepared to walk away. Sure would like pics to see this mess; I dont' think they did any with that combo of finishes; I'm guessing at some point someone tried to put a nickel plating on it maybe?? Do the serial numbers all match up and have you ran the serial numbers?

09-01-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
The Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NW Louisiana Posts: 813	NRA 100 Anniversary Colt I got my eyes on a Colt, SA, .45C that is an NRA 100 Anniversary Commerative...Its mechanically excellent, the finish appears to have been part nickle and part blue, part case hardening, but now nearly totally gone...Little rust or pitting.. Doesnt appear to have been buffed or the original finish otherwise mechanically removed....A few patches of nickle on the cylinder...some case hardening...some blue....Sad shape finish wise. I want a shooter. But definately will need some restoration work. Maybe nickle plate the thing would be easiest route..Figure that about $150.. Anyone know the round-a-bout worth of a piece in this condition? Ive seen the excellent/mint models with presentation case at auction for about $1700....Im thinking around $500, but the owner seems to be under the impression it is worth considerably more.. Am I about right with the $500 offer? Sorry, no pictures available... -->

09-01-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,649	Re: NRA 100 Anniversary Colt What's it worth? Your thought of five hundred is about right, maybe even a little generous. What will people pay for it? Ahhhh, That is something else entirely. If it says COLT on the side, people are going to pay at least a grand. It ain't nowheres near worth that much, but that doesn't change it. People are fools, and Colt SAA gonna cost you at least a grand, no matter the condition. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

09-01-2011, 06:38 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,881	Re: NRA 100 Anniversary Colt I would think that $500 would be more than fair; but the seller thinks he's got a goldmine, then be prepared to walk away. Sure would like pics to see this mess; I dont' think they did any with that combo of finishes; I'm guessing at some point someone tried to put a nickel plating on it maybe?? Do the serial numbers all match up and have you ran the serial numbers? __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .