Colt Bisley just came out of the closet after 70 years

[bigduke]

This belonged to my wife's grandfather..Would someone give me a range of the value of this gun.
All the #'s match up and I believe it to be all original. Real tight..Trigger and hammer work perfect..Pull the hammer back and it sounds awesome..serial # 2504## ..45 Colt

[Roninrlm]

Is the left side of the barrel marked "Bisley Model"?? It was made 1904. Value Hmmmmmm I would guess $1800 to $2300 perhaps. Personaly I like Bisleys (have 5) but they do not bring the money that SA's do. .45 is a good cal to have one in.

So thats my best guess not knowing what the bore is like.

Ronin

[bigduke]

Thanks for the info Ronin.

[Roninrlm]

Since no one else has replied lets bump this back to the top!! The $1800 to $2300 price was a "Selling" price range. With a letter from Colt it could push the price upwards. A Bisley sent to the Copper Queen Minning Co. could bring $5000 to $10,000. As a family "Keepsake" the value would be priceless. Insurance value should be around $2800 to $3500 perhaps..

Again is the barrel marked "Bisley Model"?

If it was mine it would be priceless. Personaly I would not sell it at any price.

Ronin

[bigduke]

Its marked (Bisley Model) 45 Colt on the left side of barrel. The bore looks good. Does not appear to be shot much.
Thanks for your replies.
bigduke

[Hopalong]

I think the price range quoted may be a little high. The filed down front sight will affect value. That, combined with the lack of finish suggests to me that the price would be around $1,500 or maybe a little less. However, I think it's a neat piece, and if it were my family heirloom, I would consider it priceless.

[bigduke]

Thanks for your input Hopalong..

[Frank V]

I'm a bit late on this thread, but if it were mine & a family heirloom it simply would not be for sale Period.
The serial # is in the smokeless era so I'd shoot it too. The gun & holster would stay in my family.
Thanks for sharing.
Frank