[Catbird]

I had been keeping my eye on this GUNBROKER Detective Special for a few days and decided to get it.

I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as many of you guys are regarding Colt prices, but due to the stated "99%" condition, the stated "refund if not as advertized", included box, papers, etc., I went for it.

So, cost-wise, was this a mistake, IYO?
www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=48802969

 

[RickS]

You're just kiddin' right? I'd say you did very well. Nice score and no pain whatsoever.

 

[Catbird]

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You're just kiddin' right?...

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No, I'm not; I'm 'dead' serious. I simply don't feel in the same league as many of the forum members here with regard to Colt prices and such.

 

[guy sajer]

Maybe the guy could have cleaned the chambers before taking a photo . Looks pretty dirty /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Outside looks great . I can only comment on the value in my area and say that the price paid for a DS of this vintage is about right . You bought a nice gun at a fair price . Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Catbird]

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Maybe the guy could have cleaned the chambers before taking a photo . Looks pretty dirty...

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Yes, I thought the same thing, but I tried to look beyond that. Maybe not exactly "a diamond in the rough", however you get my point, I'm sure. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[calvin]

You did very well on that purchase. I was kicking myself for not buying that the first time he listed it and would have bought it this time had I realized it was relisted. I'm glad that it went to a forum member. I have a 4th issue that is one my carry pieces. I love it, it is a great little gun. Let us know how it is once you receive it.

 

[A1A]

For a 99% (pardon the expression) "4th issue" in the box, that is a very fair price today. I don't see the chambers as particularly dirty from what is hopefully just a linty closeup. The factory "4th issue" stocks were rubber compaqs with medallions, summit silver summit gold (if you know the little "rhyme" to which I allude). Also can be seen the RxxxxD seial range on the frame. Enjoy. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[guy sajer]

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Yes, I thought the same thing, but I tried to look beyond that. Maybe not exactly "a diamond in the rough", however you get my point, I'm sure. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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I understand precisely . It just needed a little Hoppes .I was just "poking fun" . Hence the smiley /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Looks like a very nice gun .