Tinman
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My sister in law has a 1975 nickel plated colt detective.38 with a 2” barrel. Just curious if anyone has a good idea what it might be worth.. any help would be appreciated.
1975 Colt Detective
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Depick
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Maybe scroll through gunbroker?
In a retail store I'd say close to $700-$800 for a nice one.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
Gun broker has them getting bidded on right now for the $600 range and still going, and some buy it now’s of around $1,000-$1,100. I’d say the price range of $700-$800 above is accurate for an average to good condition specimen.
Tinman
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Thank you all very much. I will give her this information.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
Anytime I’m curious I save a few auctions on gunbroker and the go back to what things sold for. That’s more of a global audience but at least if she goes into a shop and they say $250 then she cannot and say will they are going for $800 on gunbroker how much do you charge to ship the gun to a private seller and she will know where she’s at. This of course assumes she wants to sell the gun.
Tinman
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I told her she can always put it on consignment at our local shop.
C3D
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Condition matters on that gun. A cherry one may fetch 12-1500 for the right model. But she’ll get much more selling it on here or gunborker, a dealer will offer 400 or so.
Those are cool guns............could we get, like, a pic?
Condition, condition, condition....
I bought one for $150. BUT it had been stored in a Sock Drawer where the cylinder rusted and pitted horribly, and used parts for them aren't exactly cheap, and there IS a bit of hand fitting involved.
Yes, stuff can and does sometimes go for stupid money on gunchoker, but keep in mind there are Auction Fees paid by the Seller AND Sales Tax WILL BE ASSESSED to the Seller and it's their responsibility to collect that additional amount from the Buyer, then there's shipping & insurance...
Prices on Vintage Colt's seem to be all over the place, and several of their popular models are currently being produced albeit different from the originals (Python's being a prime example)
on a SWAG, I'd put one in 90% condition around $500. and remember, there's a big difference between a Dealer buying it for resale and selling it on the retail market, and if she's in a Free State, she can sell it at the Flea Market or advertise it for better money than she'll get in NY.
I bought one for $150. BUT it had been stored in a Sock Drawer where the cylinder rusted and pitted horribly, and used parts for them aren't exactly cheap, and there IS a bit of hand fitting involved.
Yes, stuff can and does sometimes go for stupid money on gunchoker, but keep in mind there are Auction Fees paid by the Seller AND Sales Tax WILL BE ASSESSED to the Seller and it's their responsibility to collect that additional amount from the Buyer, then there's shipping & insurance...
Prices on Vintage Colt's seem to be all over the place, and several of their popular models are currently being produced albeit different from the originals (Python's being a prime example)
on a SWAG, I'd put one in 90% condition around $500. and remember, there's a big difference between a Dealer buying it for resale and selling it on the retail market, and if she's in a Free State, she can sell it at the Flea Market or advertise it for better money than she'll get in NY.
Tinman
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She is taking it to Johnson’s this morning. I have no pictures at this time. Sorry
Ah, I know Johnson's Country Store well, I was raised in Lockport.
As others have said Johnson's will only be able to offer a fraction of what the gun is worth. Gunbroker or such like is her best bet.
Tinman
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Johnson’s gave her $500. They now have it up for sale for $ 600
That actually sounds pretty fair.
Fair enough.
Tinman
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She is happy and that is really all that counts.