Who's the local revolver lover? I know Ray's a snubbie lover, but I've got some questions about Colt revolvers. Specifically, why are they so much less than S&W on gunbroker?

 

Are these poorly built? Clunky? Unreliable?

Which models are you looking at, that could make a difference. What are you looking for? Between Colt and Smith my experiences have been the Smith will have a better factory trigger and under heavy use the Colts can loose time easier.

 

My buddy has a Trooper that shoots just as well as my Smith.

It just comes down to parts, where S&W will use some MIM or cast parts Colt only uses forged parts which will obviously cost more but makes the gun so mush better and last almost forever and have almost no wear.

And yes I love my wheel guns!

Looking at this:

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =151424516

 

Anybody know where/who this seller is (other than the obvious of Lakewood)

 

And this for instance:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =151410038

I know where he is.

 

The reserve is not met so I am guessing it will be $350 before it is . He does have a S&W 586 for around $400 I think. Road trip?

I know where he is.

 

The reserve is not met so I am guessing it will be $350 before it is . He does have a S&W 586 for around $400 I think. Road trip?

 

Ok - you know where he is, my question is this: Is he any good? If he's good - why is he not on here?

I only found out through gun broker. Seems like a small mom and pop. I know a few around here that are not on here, but I deal with. like I wrote road trip? We will find out if he is any good.

Ok - you know where he is, my question is this: Is he any good? If he's good - why is he not on here?

 

His name is Doc. He is the Membership Comittee Chairman of the Monmouth County Rifle and Pistol Club. Small shop in Lakewood and sells guns by appointment only. Very trustworthy guy. If you send him a message on Gunbroker he will set up an appointment to go see it.

 

I collect Colts just like that one. Typically the unshrouded ejector rod models are less desireable unless you are talking about the older models. I was told that one looks only factory test fired. I would expect it to go for around 400 - 450 dollars, maybe even more if a few bidders get involved. Colt does not make them anymore so the values are going nowhere but up. You wont find a better action or lockup as you will on a Colt D-frame. If you can get the serial #, I can give you the manufacture date. I have the Colt book. Unshrouded ejector rod d-frames were made prior to 1972. The grips on it look newer but Colt may have produced a few in the 70's with those larger grips.

Colt only uses forged parts

 

That is not correct. Their 1970 era MKIII line of revolvers was produced to be low cost. More than one failed in the academy during firearm's training.

Dan if your looking for a snubbie, there is a S&W for sale right on this forum for like 350 dude

American Antiques and Sporting Arms

31 Chambersbridge Rd

Lakewood, NJ 08701-4508

(732) 364-5959

 

Never been there, I just googled it. Damn, I pass by his place all the time and never saw it there. Looks to be right up the road from the old Brick Armory, just off GSP northbound Exit 90.

Looking at this:

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =151424516

 

Anybody know where/who this seller is (other than the obvious of Lakewood)

This one isn't worth 360 bucks. 325 would be fair market value. Some of the Agent's and similar models used wood to fill in the gap between the top of the grip and the steel frame. So quality isn't as good, you'd have to take the grips off to find out.

 

This one isn't worth 360 bucks. 325 would be fair market value. Some of the Agent's and similar models used wood to fill in the gap between the top of the grip and the steel frame. So quality isn't as good, you'd have to take the grips off to find out.