Posted: 5/20/2017 3:10:39 PM EDT
| Found a first gen 1923 Colt saa in 45 colt for $800.00. It's not in terrible shape but it's been there and done that. It has a painted refinish which would probably strip easily. The only real problem is that the hammer doesn't lock back at full cock. I don't know if this is an easy fix or not. I imagine it's just some sort of bad engagement between the mainspring and hammer. I need some advice if this is worth picking up |
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I don't mess with guns that are less than 100% mechanically. There are lots of nice ones out there that are.
Fixing it is pretty easy but then, it's no longer original so it boils down to what you are going to do with it and what you want it to be. If you're looking for an inexpensive shooter, then it's probably an OK deal. Collectible gun, not with the paint, not w/o 4 clicks, not unless all original. |
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I couldn't resist and had to buy it. It was cabelas gun library in La Vista, Nebraska. I got the guy down to $750 and then another 5% off that for military. With the Nebraska sales tax and store points I had, the total came out to $742. I wish I had a cabelas coupon for $20, but must've lost it. I guess I can't complain for getting a 1st gen Colt for not much more than a Uberti.
I'll get pics up soon. I already broke it down and the trouble seems to be with the hammer. The second two notches are totally gone. I have looked online and seen that a hammer rebuild is about $150-200 which isn't too bad. |
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Well done, indeed. Looking forward to seeing pics when you can get them up. In the meantime, here is a 3rd gen Colt in .357 for viewing pleasure. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/ColtSAAa_zps79rvtf4j.jpg 
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Well done, indeed. Looking forward to seeing pics when you can get them up. In the meantime, here is a 3rd gen Colt in .357 for viewing pleasure. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/johnrippert/ColtSAAa_zps79rvtf4j.jpg Here she is in all her glory. I'll try to get some better natural light pics tomorrow. 
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BUY IT....like yesterday. You can't touch any Colt SA for that kind of money. One of my old 1st Generation Colts had a similar problem and a guy in Dallas rebuilt the hammer for $50-$60. That revolver will probably be worth almost twice the asking price. |
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I'll be working in Stephenville, TX this summer, so if you can give me his contact info, I would greatly appreciate it! |
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I'll be working in Stephenville, TX this summer, so if you can give me his contact info, I would greatly appreciate it! Luter Armory |