A 1919 New Service Target would have the early style barrel with no shoulder against the frame. The Shooting Master barrel is going to have the shoulder along with different markings and shorter of course. I think it's only value is as a shooter with all the modifications you mention so maybe $500? Maybe the dealer has a floor he will not budge from?
Value of Re-Barreled New Service Target
Can anyone give me a ballpark price range on a New Service Target shipped in December of 1919 that currently has a 6” 45 Colt Shooting Master barrel? Colt letter states that the gun originally shipped with a 7-1/2” barrel. Stocks look like very nice 1930s replacements. Overall condition is 90%+
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I'm out of touch with current market prices, but I believe that $500 is a tad on the light side. The best judge of current value is our esteemed member Cam, the coltguy. The large frame New Service variations are his forte.
Do you currently own this gun or is it being offered to you? A flat top target model New Service from this date would have the checkered walnut fluer di lis grips, and as mentioned above I believe Tall is correct, a straight wall non-shouldered barrel.
Do you currently own this gun or is it being offered to you? A flat top target model New Service from this date would have the checkered walnut fluer di lis grips, and as mentioned above I believe Tall is correct, a straight wall non-shouldered barrel.
Mine is from 1920 and I bought it last year for a little less than 900 + tax and shipping.I'm out of touch with current market prices, but I believe that $500 is a tad on the light side. The best judge of current value is our esteemed member Cam, the coltguy. The large frame New Service variations are his forte.
Do you currently own this gun or is it being offered to you? A flat top target model New Service from this date would have the checkered walnut fluer di lis grips, and as mentioned above I believe Tall is correct, a straight wall non-shouldered barrel.
ChipCan anyone give me a ballpark price range on a New Service Target shipped in December of 1919 that currently has a 6” 45 Colt Shooting Master barrel? Colt letter states that the gun originally shipped with a 7-1/2” barrel. Stocks look like very nice 1930s replacements. Overall condition is 90%+
It's a difficult call especially without some pics. If I had the gun I would be on the search for an original barrel. The .45 Shooting Master barrel is an easy sell if you did not have a need for it. As a collector of these I would put it in stock in case I ever needed one which was the case a couple of years ago. Can you post a couple of photos? What stocks are on the gun? Bore condition? Amount of bluing? Timing and lock up?
With this info I will try and give an estimate.
Cam
Excellent purchase and for a very favorable price. The stocks are worth over half of what you paid for the gun. I can't make out the caliber? Serial number range?Mine is from 1920 and I bought it last year for a little less than 900 + tax and shipping. View attachment 846799
Cam
S/N is 305657. It’s 45 Colt caliber.
Thanks and I do not see anything that is questionable from being all correct, Deep set medallion fleur-de-lis stocks, bead sight, straight barrel, flat latch & correct ejector rod end. It looks like a terrific New Service Target. I am currently doing a book on these.S/N is 305657. It’s 45 Colt caliber.
Cam
Yes I want to buy your book as soon as it is published!
Tall,Mine is from 1920 and I bought it last year for a little less than 900 + tax and shipping. View attachment 846799
You did very well. That gun would easily sell for more than double what you paid for it. I'm a bargain hunter and it's been a while since I bought a NST for $900, and it was certainly not that nice.
As usual, Cam is right on with his info.Chip
It's a difficult call especially without some pics. If I had the gun I would be on the search for an original barrel. The .45 Shooting Master barrel is an easy sell if you did not have a need for it. As a collector of these I would put it in stock in case I ever needed one which was the case a couple of years ago. Can you post a couple of photos? What stocks are on the gun? Bore condition? Amount of bluing? Timing and lock up?
With this info I will try and give an estimate.
Cam
A picture would be a huge help. Some of us, like myself, would prefer the 6" barrel for a shooter. As you describe, it could be a $1200-$1500 gun.
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