BigRed3588
Sharpshooter
Hoping some resident Colt enthusiasts can provide some info. I know next to nothing about old Colt revolvers so bear with me here…
My LGS has three old Colt revolvers in excellent condition but the barrels are probably between 2-3” and don’t appear to be correct for the gun. The grips look almost like they’re made from antler and the finish is gorgeous. I’d describe them as looking like high-end modified 1917’s. I don’t remember the exact sale price, but they’re fairly expensive (for me at least). They don’t really fit my taste and I tend to be skeptical of guys behind the counter anyway, so I’ve never bothered asking about them.
That said, I walked in the other day and overheard the salesman telling another customer about them. Supposedly they came out of a private collection, are relatively rare, and were modified by a guy that was well known for his work with old Colts. Unfortunately, that’s all I was able to catch.
Can anyone tell me more about these guns and whether I should bother looking into them as far as collector items?
My LGS has three old Colt revolvers in excellent condition but the barrels are probably between 2-3” and don’t appear to be correct for the gun. The grips look almost like they’re made from antler and the finish is gorgeous. I’d describe them as looking like high-end modified 1917’s. I don’t remember the exact sale price, but they’re fairly expensive (for me at least). They don’t really fit my taste and I tend to be skeptical of guys behind the counter anyway, so I’ve never bothered asking about them.
That said, I walked in the other day and overheard the salesman telling another customer about them. Supposedly they came out of a private collection, are relatively rare, and were modified by a guy that was well known for his work with old Colts. Unfortunately, that’s all I was able to catch.
Can anyone tell me more about these guns and whether I should bother looking into them as far as collector items?