Posted 13 years ago
kat
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Not sure what its worth, but If its worth it I would like to have it professionally restored. Got it at an estate sale in the hamptons for 125$ has ornate etching in the medal, says colt. barrell number matches
pretty sure it is from the 1878 period?
http://www.gunsamerica.com/931557597/Guns/Shotguns/Colt-Shotguns/Colt_1878_Double_Barrel_Fancy_Engraved_12_Ga_shotgun.htm
Does it look like this one? Dave
OR this:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/982716340/Guns/Shotguns/Colt-Shotguns/Colt_1878_SXS_Wells_Fargo_Co_coach_shotgu.htm
The first one looks m ore like yours, the stock looks to be the same. Dave
definately looks like the first one dave
Whats the serial number? Dave
The price on Guns America is for a gun in 100% original condition. If your's is 50% than half that price. The good news is that even in 10% condition it's worth 7 or 8 hundred.
We frequently refer to NRA conditions for antique guns. Some people may not be familiar with them. Here they are, so when we talk about a gun in "good" condition, we will all be thinking of the same thing: Condition Standards for Antique Firearms (As defined by the National Rifle Association)
FACTORY NEW- all original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.
EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.
FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood, good bore.
VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
GOOD- some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or reblued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
POOR- major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated; wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm.
its considered good condition and serial number is in 9,000's im out of town so dont have it with me..
I think in todays economy I would be lucky to even get 1000 for it so I will probably keep it for now
It's a COLT, I'd keep it, you stoled it for $125
I would love to have it professionaly restored for right price if any one knows a finisher
IF, you mplan on keeping look into it. if you have other plans, I would let the someone else do it. Some like them just the way they are. Dave
thanx for info