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Post by wheelguns on Aug 30, 2019 10:17:34 GMT -5
A guy at work wants to sell me one of these. I haven’t seen it yet, so I don’t know the condition. He said somebody tried to polish it. I can probably get it cheap. Maybe $500 or less. I know nothing about colt da revolvers. Anyone have any info or tips? I will look at the general condition and the condition of the bore. Do you check the lockup like a smith and wesson? Thanks in advance for any info!
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Post by needsmostuff on Aug 30, 2019 10:30:02 GMT -5
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Post by wheelguns on Aug 30, 2019 10:50:41 GMT -5
Thanks needs mo stuff! Very informative link
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Post by ezekiel38 on Aug 30, 2019 12:17:56 GMT -5
Great article on 1911forum thank you!
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Post by magnumwheelman on Aug 30, 2019 13:31:44 GMT -5
Just sold my well-battle worn, but fully functional Colt 1917 to a buddy for $350
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Post by wheelguns on Aug 30, 2019 14:06:05 GMT -5
Well, I looked it over. There is no blueing left. It looks like someone took steel wool or sandpaper to it. The markings on the side are visible, barely. There are no visible markings on the top of the barrel. From the examples I looked at on gunbroker, there should be two lines of print. The colt on the side is visible but worn. The grips look original and aren’t in bad shape. It seems to be timed correctly and locks up tight. The barrel was a little dirty, but I didn’t see any pitting, and the rifling looked good. I told him I wasn’t really interested. He said I could get it for $375. I said I would think about it. It didn’t really trip my trigger. Maybe I will offer him $300 on tuesday.
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Post by needsmostuff on Sept 1, 2019 10:58:13 GMT -5
For me , on a gun like that , timing and lockup is primary, cosmetics are a distant second. I don't look for or expect great accuracy , they are primarily combat guns. Huge throats , shallow rifling. A combination not everyone finds appealing.
They look "right " trail worn and make great projects .
They are getting fewer and farther between. I doubt you will find one cheaper.
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Post by boolitdesigner on Sept 1, 2019 12:47:05 GMT -5
Most guns will shoot fine IF you feed them the right things..... these included.
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