- DID COLT SAA CYLINDERS HAVE MARKINGS ON 1ST GEN. SERIAL NUMBER
- DID COLT SAA CYLINDERS HAVE MARKINGS ON 1ST GEN. FREE
DID COLT SAA CYLINDERS HAVE MARKINGS ON 1ST GEN. SERIAL NUMBER
Even if you can't get pictures have the owner describe the markings and in their forum they won't ask for the full serial number but a few numbers to track down the year.
DID COLT SAA CYLINDERS HAVE MARKINGS ON 1ST GEN. FREE
With pictures go to the Colt Fourm/'s free and ask questions in the section of Colt SAA. If possible take pictures of the cylinder out of the frame/gun. Take pictures, take pictures.did I mention take pictures? The entire gun and any and all markings and numbers. Cylinders : Also the cylinder ratchets were made differently, thus requiring other component parts that mate to and function with the cylinder to be also altered. On the later 3rd generation the barrel threads were changed to a finer pitch. Anyways, contact Colt and they will send you a letter of where they shipped to either the individual or retailer who sold it. Barrel s : The threads on the 1st and 2nd generation guns used a 20 thread per inch threads. You can look up the serial number on websites through the internet and if you write/contact Colt.I believe there is a program for a small amount of money or maybe free.I can't remember. Look up the serial number and see what you have.year, how old, original barrel.
Might make some of the guys waiting in line on his chalkboard list a bit angry.
Thanks for the suggestion though, Zeus! I might give Alan a shout Monday - always hate to take up his time but he's always willing to talk. Guess I'm really wondering what a real dog of a Colt is worth in the Colt market since I am a complete beginner in that world. It would be less than a good quality original, but then it wouldn't actually be original. Adding up the costs, then looking at completed sales on Gunbroker, makes me cautious about buying this one. He is a magician when he starts welding and with very reasonable prices. Actually, in my mental gymnastics trying to come up with a refurbishment cost, I used prices from previous work Alan has done for me, such as welding up broken Old Model Ruger hammers and such. I've no doubt he could fix the mechanicals and improve on the cosmetics, but this one would even be a challenge for him. I've seen some of the ones he's restored. The rear of the loading gate has assembly number 306. I've spent some enjoyable hours in Alan's shop when I lived in the area. The trigger guard is marked 150935 and the butt is marked 150 / 935. While somewhat original in that most of the parts started life together, the gun I am looking at is far from collectable or even usable.Īnyone have a guess? Anyone seen pricing on "project" Colts lately? Old Colt's, at least original ones, bring a wide range of prices, making even our most expensive Rugers seem like bargains. How does one value the beast? I don't have a problem with honest wear, even with neglect issues if a gun can be brought back to usefulness for a reasonable amount of money. Unshootable, high priced repair parts, needing grips and barrel and really beat up receiver and cylinder. If this were an Old Model Ruger Flattop, it wouldn't bring a couple of hundred bucks, at least to me. It supposedly remained there a year and then was returned with the admonition "it's a wall-hanger". The store had taken it to their smith for a visit and repair. The cylinder had a full ring around it like a New Model Ruger so it appears to be mis-timed a bit. Only 3 clicks and the full cock didn't hold - slipped back to click 2. The grips were old but not for this gun - at least a 1/2" too small. In the 338,xxx range if my memory is correct. The cylinder had the last few numbers of the serial number stamped on it and the frame serial number and the grip SN matched. The barrel had been worked on in an effort to remove the more hideous pitting and was a real mess - not a bit of lettering left. The finish was rough, lots of pitting and such. I ran across a +/-1920 model SAA in 32 WCF. I even have a decent comfort level with TLA's and such, but when Colt's pop up I am really in the dark. I can hold my own on valuation of the run of the mill Rugers and have you guys, Chad and the Ruger Forum to help with the more rare Rugers that sometimes cross my path. I've been a Ruger revolver guy for a couple of decades with very limited exposure to Colt's.
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