I see them sit in shops new in the box for $500-600. They take a long time to sell at that.

 

I just paid $540.00 for this one about 3 months ago and it was NIB with manual and other papers. My plans have been to make it a shooter but it just has not happened yet.

 

I just paid $540.00 for this one about 3 months ago and it was NIB with manual and other papers. My plans have been to make it a shooter but it just has not happened yet.

my navy does not have a silver plated backstrap. it is plain brass. I bought it new so it was not re-done.

 

Picked up this repro. by Pietta of Colt's 1860 Army "New Silver" for $325.00 if that helps at all...

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

 

Thunderthud,

Aside from what we see, you ought to check closed auctions on Gunbroker and Auction Arms to see if there are any like yours that have SOLD (not just been listed, but actually closed with a winning bid).

 

Weren't there different series' of Colt black powder models to consider?

 

Yes, but on a retail level in my area, it doesn't make much difference pricewise. NIB, they sell for $500ish, sometimes a bit more. Others' mileage may vary, but I've seen a fair number languishing at that price point. Seems sad, as they look like very nice guns to me. More than once, I've thought about buying one and shooting it.

 

Hello, nightshade2x. That is one beautiful revolver! May I ask where you purchased it? I have a 1980 Colt re-make 1860 army, that I installed a Kirst converter cyl. in .45 Colt...couldn't bring myself to alter gun, so loading gate just for show now..maybe some day?? Shoots good with Starline Schofield brass & light loads of Titegroup.

 

This is the best explanation I've seen:
http://store.bluebookinc.com/Info/PDF/POWDER/MBPHistoryOfColtBlack.pdf

Another article:
http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/cap--ball-resurrection

 

This is the best explanation I've seen:
http://store.bluebookinc.com/Info/PDF/POWDER/MBPHistoryOfColtBlack.pdf

Another article:
http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/cap--ball-resurrection

I have one of the 500 C1122 1851 Navys with the polished brass backstrap & the box which is beat up and the wood grain look with a styrofoam liner. Prior to this I could never find reference to the Navy squareback with a brass backstrap. Even had a Colt collector telling me it didn't exist! guess he was wrong.

 

Thanks, Gentlemen. I've always wanted a Colt 1862 Police. I think they are the most beautiful of any cap-and-ball revolver, and a handy size to boot. The information you provided taught me the difference between the 2nd and Signature Series models.

 

thunderthud,

I believe the brass squareback is also called the "Shooter".

If you get a chance, Dennis Russell's Percussion Colt Revolvers: The Second Generation Collectors Handbook & Price Guide #5 is a superb reference to obtain and offers much better info as well as more up to date values. The price is extremely reasonable, and Dennis Russell has always been very helpful. I do believe he is working on a new edition with additional info, but I have no idea of when he is trying to have them out by.

The standard models do seem to be on the light side of the value listings, but the more rare pieces seem to be right in line and better than listed values. Greg Martin and Rock Island Auctions have seen a large number of these lately.

 

Colt 75, yes, I have to agree, the 1851 i have is finely finished & the lockwork is smoother than a ladies stocking, ooh, la, la. I have fired it and soon after I get up the courage it will be on the Classified section. I will probably have some remorse but there is a certain 45 LC revolver i'm looking to buy.
Merry Christmas guys,
thunderthud

 

Whelp it came in today...fit and finish and quality is pretty darn good...

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

 

It seems that they are a great buy today. When they were made, they cost almost as much as a SAA, depending on which one you are looking at. Today, they are around $600. That is about half the cost of a new SAA. You certainly couldn't make them like they were made in the 1970s for $600 today. The case coloring is awesome and the fit and finish is much better than the foreign copies. In my opinion, you get a lot more than what you pay for.