Perfect 1937 Time capsule Colt... still pinching myself

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Posted: 9/6/2014 10:15:58 PM EDT

Talking with one of my friends at the LGS, and was offered the chance to purchase something they didn't want to put out... it was just too nice.. too perfect. If they put it in the case, someone would screw it up.. cock it.. ect. I accepted!! From out of the back room, out walks this colt... in the decades of collecting, I have never seen such a true "MINT" gun. This is as close to time travel I will ever get!!

First picture.... the original box... circa 1937

Second picture... opening the box.. original wax paper wrap

Third pic... removed the wax paper and colt revolver to find the cleaning rod still in the sealed wrap... the paperwork... all new.. all fresh... from 1937!!

Fourth pic... the revolver! 1937 5" Official police... unfired. UNCOCKED. No ring on cylinder. No wear on any surface. No scratches.. no finger prints... nothing. Cylinder has not been opened or spun since it left the factory 77 years ago. Perfect in every way.

Fifth pic... other side... I am still stunned... I have no idea how this revolver lasted 77 years in such perfect condition.. the paperwork didnt even yellow. A rare one indeed. Not sure what I am going to do with this one... I hate safe queens.. but I dont think I can bring myself to shoot it.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:18:33 PM EDT

[#1]

What'd it set u back?

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:24:04 PM EDT

[#2]

That is a classic beauty!

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:26:29 PM EDT

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It was over a grand... I'm not sure what book price is on one, but I think I got a deal.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:31:27 PM EDT

[#4]

OMG

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:36:54 PM EDT

[#5]

Oh man that's nice. What a find OP!

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:40:03 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks fellas...

Anyone else have similar stories.. pics..?

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:40:49 PM EDT

[#7]

Wow, damn.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:44:37 PM EDT

[#8]

That is incredible.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:48:58 PM EDT

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Talking with one of my friends at the LGS, and was offered the chance to purchase something they didn't want to put out... it was just too nice.. too perfect. If they put it in the case, someone would screw it up.. cock it.. ect. I accepted!! From out of the back room, out walks this colt... in the decades of collecting, I have never seen such a true "MINT" gun. This is as close to time travel I will ever get!!

First picture.... the original box... circa 1937

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt1_zps7a62d589.jpg

Second picture... opening the box.. original wax paper wrap

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt2_zps5787fbdb.jpg

Third pic... removed the wax paper and colt revolver to find the cleaning rod still in the sealed wrap... the paperwork... all new.. all fresh... from 1937!!

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt3_zpsecc5131a.jpg

Fourth pic... the revolver! 1937 5" Official police... unfired. UNCOCKED. No ring on cylinder. No wear on any surface. No scratches.. no finger prints... nothing. Cylinder has not been opened or spun since it left the factory 77 years ago. Perfect in every way.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt4_zpsafda8d96.jpg

Fifth pic... other side... I am still stunned... I have no idea how this revolver lasted 77 years in such perfect condition.. the paperwork didnt even yellow. A rare one indeed. Not sure what I am going to do with this one... I hate safe queens.. but I dont think I can bring myself to shoot it.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt5_zps3fef838a.jpg

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I know this sounds odd.... but I think you should set up to have it donated to the NRA Museum. Seriously, that is a museum quality piece. Either now or later in life.... but I would do so... it really is something special.

Tax write off at the end of course.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:51:03 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/6/2014 11:12:51 PM EDT

[#11]

Great find. What an outstanding specimen.

Posted: 9/6/2014 11:26:07 PM EDT

[#12]

I wish I could afford to donate... I agree, it is a museum piece.

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I know this sounds odd.... but I think you should set up to have it donated to the NRA Museum. Seriously, that is a museum quality piece. Either now or later in life.... but I would do so... it really is something special.

Tax write off at the end of course.

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Talking with one of my friends at the LGS, and was offered the chance to purchase something they didn't want to put out... it was just too nice.. too perfect. If they put it in the case, someone would screw it up.. cock it.. ect. I accepted!! From out of the back room, out walks this colt... in the decades of collecting, I have never seen such a true "MINT" gun. This is as close to time travel I will ever get!!

First picture.... the original box... circa 1937

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt1_zps7a62d589.jpg

Second picture... opening the box.. original wax paper wrap

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt2_zps5787fbdb.jpg

Third pic... removed the wax paper and colt revolver to find the cleaning rod still in the sealed wrap... the paperwork... all new.. all fresh... from 1937!!

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt3_zpsecc5131a.jpg

Fourth pic... the revolver! 1937 5" Official police... unfired. UNCOCKED. No ring on cylinder. No wear on any surface. No scratches.. no finger prints... nothing. Cylinder has not been opened or spun since it left the factory 77 years ago. Perfect in every way.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt4_zpsafda8d96.jpg

Fifth pic... other side... I am still stunned... I have no idea how this revolver lasted 77 years in such perfect condition.. the paperwork didnt even yellow. A rare one indeed. Not sure what I am going to do with this one... I hate safe queens.. but I dont think I can bring myself to shoot it.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad304/strangedaze13/colt5_zps3fef838a.jpg

I know this sounds odd.... but I think you should set up to have it donated to the NRA Museum. Seriously, that is a museum quality piece. Either now or later in life.... but I would do so... it really is something special.

Tax write off at the end of course.

Posted: 9/6/2014 11:42:29 PM EDT

[#13]

I'm totally awestruck.

Great score..!!!

Posted: 9/7/2014 2:21:42 AM EDT

[#14]

beautiful; simply beautiful OP.

I own a 1909 colt vest pocket hammer-less NIB. I got a couple of pics of it that i think folks here will enjoy; but i don't wish to hi-jack - but if its ok with you ill post a couple of pics.

Posted: 9/7/2014 3:14:12 AM EDT

[#15]

Awesome. There's nothing wrong with a safe queen when it's something like that. Good job, OP.

Posted: 9/7/2014 7:34:04 AM EDT

[#16]

Unbelievable. That's beautiful.

Posted: 9/7/2014 7:43:31 AM EDT

[#17]

Dang. Very nice!

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:18:33 AM EDT

[#18]

Pass it down to your kids. You have a family heirloom right there.

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:39:16 AM EDT

[#19]

Wow.

Posted: 9/7/2014 9:39:04 AM EDT

[#20]

Have it cera coated and put some pachmayers on there

Posted: 9/7/2014 9:50:49 AM EDT

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Had to look twice at your join date to make sure it didn't have a "13" in it.

Posted: 9/7/2014 9:56:13 AM EDT

[#22]

Very very nice score!

Posted: 9/7/2014 10:12:07 AM EDT

[#23]

I'd handle that one with white gloves. Very nice.

Posted: 9/7/2014 10:28:57 AM EDT

[#24]

wow! It sure would be fun to shoot! Good for you

Posted: 9/7/2014 10:48:47 AM EDT

[#25]

Awesome.. please do!! I'd love to see them!

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beautiful; simply beautiful OP.

I own a 1909 colt vest pocket hammer-less NIB. I got a couple of pics of it that i think folks here will enjoy; but i don't wish to hi-jack - but if its ok with you ill post a couple of pics.

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Posted: 9/7/2014 10:53:22 AM EDT

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Had to look twice at your join date to make sure it didn't have a "13" in it.

I hope everyone figured i was kidding

--- In reality, i dont know what i'd do with a revolver like that -- I took great pleasure in popping the first rounds through a NIB Python a few years back -- but then "NIB" meant an extra $200 over one in 98% condition --- not $1500

I now have a SAA 2nd Gen (threads in here somewhere) that is unfired that i really want to shoot - but have thus far held off (It may very well remain unfired)

The revolver in this thread is a beautiful gun ---- I think i would leave it unfired, but i would have to hunt down a "shooter" version to have just to appease me (which i am now trying to do with the SAA )

Posted: 9/7/2014 11:16:47 AM EDT

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Well done.

Posted: 9/7/2014 3:29:06 PM EDT

[#28]

Very nice. That's really an understatement.

Posted: 9/7/2014 4:11:57 PM EDT

[#29]

Good thing Michigan got rid of their handgun inspection a few years back.

Posted: 9/7/2014 4:23:44 PM EDT

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beautiful; simply beautiful OP.

I own a 1909 colt vest pocket hammer-less NIB. I got a couple of pics of it that i think folks here will enjoy; but i don't wish to hi-jack - but if its ok with you ill post a couple of pics.

Here it is

Posted: 9/7/2014 4:36:34 PM EDT

[#31]

awesome thread

Posted: 9/7/2014 4:38:25 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/7/2014 4:48:07 PM EDT

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Totally retarded idea but I can sympathize. That is a cool revolver and in spectacular condition for its age. That is also why I probably would have passed on it unless I could get it for a great price and turn it around for a profit. What good does it do? I want handgun I can shoot not a safe queen. It would drive me nuts to have that in my gun collection, never to be fired or carried. On one hand I admire the revolver and its condition on the other hand I could not own it without shooting it and that would be a shame for that revolver. I would sell it and get two or three shooters and have some fun.

Posted: 9/7/2014 4:52:43 PM EDT

[#34]

Schweeeeeeet!

Posted: 9/7/2014 7:20:30 PM EDT

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I'd be torn on it as well, but I suspect only temporarily. It's absolutely museum-quality, but I'd be tempted to actually use it. May be due to getting older, but to me it'd be almost like having a mint '57 Chevy - I'd definitely baby it, but I'd absolutely be driving it.

Posted: 9/7/2014 7:33:09 PM EDT

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...fuken '09ers

Posted: 9/7/2014 7:53:40 PM EDT

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Thanks all.... I like the advice.. I will probably hunt down a shooter to enjoy, and keep this one in the safe.

Its not so much the gun that blows my mind.. but the box & papers. Living min michigan.... its so humid here... I've never seen papers or boxes stay that perfect!

Love the pics of the older colts bud.. thanks for posting... gorgeous!

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:11:46 PM EDT

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Thanks all.... I like the advice.. I will probably hunt down a shooter to enjoy, and keep this one in the safe.

Its not so much the gun that blows my mind.. but the box & papers. Living min michigan.... its so humid here... I've never seen papers or boxes stay that perfect!

Love the pics of the older colts bud.. thanks for posting... gorgeous!

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You are very welcome. Treasure that one.. they don't come up NIB very often at that age.

Posted: 9/7/2014 8:40:17 PM EDT

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I'd be torn on it as well, but I suspect only temporarily. It's absolutely museum-quality, but I'd be tempted to actually use it. May be due to getting older, but to me it'd be almost like having a mint '57 Chevy - I'd definitely baby it, but I'd absolutely be driving it.

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Quoted:...Not sure what I am going to do with this one... I hate safe queens.. but I dont think I can bring myself to shoot it.

I'd be torn on it as well, but I suspect only temporarily. It's absolutely museum-quality, but I'd be tempted to actually use it. May be due to getting older, but to me it'd be almost like having a mint '57 Chevy - I'd definitely baby it, but I'd absolutely be driving it.

Leave it as it. I KNOW THE URGE IS STRONG!

I have a NIB Browning Auto 5 Magnum and it will remain unfired. It was made in 1988 and sure.... not as rare as yours but it is worth something. I spoke with the NRA Museum and they will take it as a donation for display when I either tire of it or die and it is willed to them. The reason why is some pieces are just worth as display piece for the fact that they are NIB.

Don't mess with it. Leave it as is and shoot other guns.

Posted: 9/7/2014 10:08:21 PM EDT

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Leave it as it. I KNOW THE URGE IS STRONG!

I have a NIB Browning Auto 5 Magnum and it will remain unfired. It was made in 1988 and sure.... not as rare as yours but it is worth something. I spoke with the NRA Museum and they will take it as a donation for display when I either tire of it or die and it is willed to them. The reason why is some pieces are just worth as display piece for the fact that they are NIB.

Don't mess with it. Leave it as is and shoot other guns.

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Quoted:...Not sure what I am going to do with this one... I hate safe queens.. but I dont think I can bring myself to shoot it.

I'd be torn on it as well, but I suspect only temporarily. It's absolutely museum-quality, but I'd be tempted to actually use it. May be due to getting older, but to me it'd be almost like having a mint '57 Chevy - I'd definitely baby it, but I'd absolutely be driving it.

Leave it as it. I KNOW THE URGE IS STRONG!

I have a NIB Browning Auto 5 Magnum and it will remain unfired. It was made in 1988 and sure.... not as rare as yours but it is worth something. I spoke with the NRA Museum and they will take it as a donation for display when I either tire of it or die and it is willed to them. The reason why is some pieces are just worth as display piece for the fact that they are NIB.

Don't mess with it. Leave it as is and shoot other guns.

+1, they can only be NIB once; and when we are talking about NIB from 60+ yrs ago.. leave it alone.

Posted: 9/7/2014 10:37:27 PM EDT

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Of course.. I agree.. its in its box, in the safe... its not going anywhere. I couldn't will it to the NRA... I've given them enough money over the last several decades...but it'll be there fr the retirement, or the kids, ect..

Posted: 9/7/2014 11:30:28 PM EDT

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Keep it in the family if possible as a heirloom. Thats what i am doing.

Posted: 9/7/2014 11:32:05 PM EDT

[#43]

Fukn sweet!

Posted: 9/7/2014 11:38:38 PM EDT

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Why is cocking the gun so bad?

Posted: 9/8/2014 7:42:55 AM EDT

[#45]

You can't fire that thing! It's too perfect!

Posted: 9/8/2014 8:49:56 AM EDT

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Leaves a drag line on the cylinder... Easy to see on blued guns.

Posted: 9/8/2014 3:32:14 PM EDT

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Why is cocking the gun so bad?

Leaves a drag line on the cylinder... Easy to see on blued guns.

Shows evidence of being played with.

Posted: 9/8/2014 8:53:02 PM EDT

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Not to threadjack, but what's up with the forcing cone on that one..? Looks like it's either got eighty thousand rounds of lead buildup, or else has been rebuilt using PC-7...