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Posted: 6/30/2007 1:52:06 PM EDT
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I ran across a Colt 1900 and I'm wondering what the value of it is. It has the unmodified sight safty, hard rubber grips, and only about 10% (or less) of the finish. Roll marks are weak, some pitting and mars. The gun seems to be complete and has the original mag. I found it at a junk/antique shop. The seller said he would get back to me on the asking price. If it's good deal I may pick it up. |
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According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, 7th edition, there is a wide range of values based upon "standard model", "navy model", "army model", "first contract", "second contract" and so on and so forth. Serial number is required. Without details of exact markings and photos you can't expect much in the way of an estimate of value. In addition to that, Flayderman's doesn't go below "Very Good" on this model and what you describe sounds like NRA Fair at best. There would be a huge difference in value from VG to F, or even between VG and G as there is a huge difference between VG and Excellent. Dutch |
Flayderman's says s/n 1 to 3,500 total. Mfg 1900-1903. Slide serrations configuration determine some variation identifications. Still can't say from just serial number. Navy guns are marked USN. Army are marked US. If you weren't looking for these marks you might not pay notice to them, especially if the original factory marks are weak, so might marks put on subsequent to manufacture. If it were in excellent condition, depending on variation, value could vary from $1,750 to $4,500. The same guns in VG condition range from $700 to $1,250. A gun in fair condition would be considerably less than these figures but the market determines final price, not a book. I'd suggest you spend some time on google searching for this same model in the same condition. Guns America, Gun Broker, etc. Selling prices, not asking prices. Buying a firearm with absolutely no knowledge of that firearm is rarely a good idea. Sometimes you get lucky, but more times than not you'll get suckered by your own enthusiasm. Males get suckered the same way with females  . Dutch |
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blue book quotes 60% at 2000, 100% at 12000 you serial # falls into a range that is supposedy sight safety altered, not refinished, USN and US command a premium above the above #'s definately google info, and try some of the 1911 forums (M1911.org?) CSP may be a place to ask ?'s too, (jouster.com) and as always, if you buy, post pics!! |
In the condition you describe, barring historical significance, you'd be buying it just to have it... no real collector value. With 60% being @$2000, I personally wouldn't give more than $300-400 leaning more towards the lower value. Talk down the condition and flip him $100-200 and see if he falls over. 
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