A few examples of appraisal values for
BUCK COLT

• Cartridge belt and double holsters:
  Cartridge belt and double holsters: Timbuck Bucadero black leather cartridge belt, size 36-38, also marked "Colt", buckles marked "Sterling Silver", 46 in., double holsters. Unused condition. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Colt Bisley .357 revolver, serial
  Colt Bisley .357 revolver, serial No. 285752, 6 in. barrel, ivory grips, extensive engraving with Western pioneer scene on one side, cowboy chasing cattle other side, other animals; permit or FFL required. Grips with some cracks. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Fancy Timbuck belt and double
  Fancy Timbuck belt and double holster: fancy tooled leather belt with cartridge loops, silver buckle marked "Sterling" with applied longhorn motif marked "10 kt. gold", back of holsters marked "Colt" with flying eagle, size 36-38, 45 in., double holsters. Unused condition. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Colt Bisley .357 revolver, serial
  Colt Bisley .357 revolver, serial No. 212534, 6 in. barrel, ivory grips, extensive engraving with Western pioneer scene on one side, other side with cowboy chasing cattle; permit or FFL required. Grips with slight cracks. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• U.S. Nickled Colt Pistol .22
  U.S. Nickled Colt Pistol .22 Caliber .22 cal. 2.25'' barrel. Walnut stocks nickled finish. Condition: Excellent.
• Pair Colt boot pistols: .22 cal.,
  Pair Colt boot pistols: .22 cal., 2-1/2 in. barrels, serial numbers 11327N and 11326N, composition handles, in fitted case; with original leather holsters marked "Colt", 20th century; permit, NICS background or FFL required. Chromed surfaces with very light pitting Private Collection, Tennessee
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model .31
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Model .31 cal. 4'' octagonal barrel S/N 186686. All matching numbers two-line Hartford address walnut grips. Condition: Barrel retains 50% of the bright original blue finish just thinning and off of the high edges. Loading lever retains 40% of the original case colors turning to a dark brown. Frame retains traces of case colors turning brown. Cylinder scene is sharp and crisp with light patina brown appearance. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some wear on the sharp edges and some nicks and dings.
• Colt: 1860, percussion army
  Colt: 1860, percussion army revolver, .44 cal, 8" bbl. Made by Colts Mfg, New York. Action tight, not working, mismatched numbers, dirty cyl with some scene intact. Bbl, frame, and trigger gd #66992, cyl and backstrap # 114379. A three screw cut-for-stock pistol married in its working lifetime from 2 pistols. Wedge # 5282. Estimate $650-800
• Colt Mdl. 1860 .44 cal. revolver, 8
  Colt Mdl. 1860 .44 cal. revolver, 8 in. barrel, Serial No. 52411 (all match), walnut grips, with early leather holster; no permit required. Cylinder scenes worn, 20 percent original finish with freckling and minor rust, grips refinished with dents and scratches.
• Colt holster, cartridge belt:
  Colt holster, cartridge belt: U.S. single action Colt holster, 13-3/4 in., with 39 in. belt with brass "US" buckle; cartridge box on 42 in. belt, attached brass tag "16", (two pieces). Extensive wear and losses. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• *Colt Diamondback Double-Action
  *Colt Diamondback Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. cal. 2.5'' barrel S/N N07154. Blue finish checkered walnut grips; 1977 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips are excellent.
• *Colt Frontier Scout Nevada
  *Colt Frontier Scout Nevada ''Battle Born'' Commemorative Single-Action Revolver .22 LR cal. 4.75'' barrel S/N 016BB. Blue and nickel finish cracked ice grips with Colt medallions. Condition: This gun appears to be unfired in its original blue wooden box. It retains all of its original finish and the grips are excellent.
• Colt Mdl. 1849 .31 cal. revolver, 4
  Colt Mdl. 1849 .31 cal. revolver, 4 in. barrel, Serial No. 151244 (all match), stagecoach scene visible on cylinder; no permit required. Minor scuffs and areas of rust, gun lock loose, 50 percent original finish.
• Two pairs pearl revolver grips,
  Two pairs pearl revolver grips, both for single-action Colt revolvers: one with carved longhorn steer with inlaid red eyes, late 19th/early 20th century, tape residue, soiling ; one pair with age patination, chips at base of butt, discoloration . Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• COLT "PEACEMAKER BUNTLINE 22"
  COLT "PEACEMAKER BUNTLINE 22" SINGLE ACTION REVOLVCOLT "PEACEMAKER BUNTLINE 22" SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, 22 lr and 22 magnum cylinders, 7 1/2" barrel, blued finish, case colored receiver, eagle/shield black plastic grips, fixed sights, serial #G142086, manufactured 1970-1977. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• *Colt Pocket Positive Double Action
  *Colt Pocket Positive Double Action Revolver .32 cal. 3.5'' barrel S/N 83469. Blue finish hard rubber grips 1917 date of mfg. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 90+% original blue finish with most loss on the gripstraps and overall even thinning.
• Cased Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army
  Cased Colt 2nd Generation 1860 Army Pair of Black Powder Revolvers with Accessories .44 cal. 8" barrels S/N 215308 and 219339. Blue/cc finish walnut grips. One has an extra fluted cylinder separate box with bullet mold flask and caps. Walnut case with shoulder stock. Condition: All items are new in their boxes but the walnut case has broken latches.
• Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver,
  Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver, .36 cal., 4 in. barrel, all serial numbers match (110899), cylinder with stagecoach robbery scene; no permit required. Original grips with normal wear and loss to finish, moderate wear to cylinder scene, scratches on side of frame at base of trigger, dents at retaining pin, 30-40 percent original surface, Private Collection
• *Colt Second Generation Buntline
  *Colt Second Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 12'' barrel S/N 18652SA. Blue/case color finish stag grips with steer's head on right grip. Original box numbered to the gun. Condition: Excellent unfired condition with 100% case colors 99% original blue. Excellent grips and bore. There is a 1'' scratch on the bottom of the barrel near the ejector rod housing.
• Seven Colt-related holsters: one
  Seven Colt-related holsters: one tooled leather with cartridge belt, [worn]; two unmarked, [extensive wear]; four with U.S. military marks, one marked "Lanz Owen & Co. Chicago"; one 1878 U.S. holster for single-action 73 Colt, marked "Watervliet Arsenal" and A.R. Smith", 12 in. to 15 in. All with normal wear, scuffs, small tears and losses, brass mounts with scattered light corrosion . Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
  Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver with Square Back Triggerguard .31 cal. 4'' octagonal barrel S/N 13621. Two-line New York barrel address with seraph brackets; brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Barrel has a soft brown patina. Frame is grey-to-brown with some light pitting. Cylinder is grey with some pitting and the cylinder scene is very dim. Wedge is a replacement. Grips have some varnish with some nicks and dings; some scuffing.
• Colt Lightning .38 cal. rifle,
  Colt Lightning .38 cal. rifle, serial No. 12338, 36 in. barrel, walnut stock; NICS background or FFL required. Reblued, scattered light rust.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER CONVERSION. .32 caliber rimfire five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 5'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address nickel finish walnut grips. S/n 72228. Retains 75-80% of original nickel plating with sharp clear marks original finish on the grips minor dings and dents action smooth but the hammer will not stay cocked. The wedge has the matching s/n to the rest of the gun but also the number 2811.
• Four Colt revolver holsters: all
  Four Colt revolver holsters: all tooled leather for single-action guns, one marked "C325-1/2", one with button marked "National Rifle Association", one handwritten "Border Service, Camp Cotton, 1856(?)" and "S548S26", one marked "600", 9 in. to 11 in. All with average wear. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Colt pocket revolver, Model 1849,
  Colt pocket revolver, Model 1849, serial number 110899, stagecoach robbery scene on cylinder; no permit required. Scratches, dents, normal wear, 30 percent original surface on metal parts.
• *Colt Bisley Single Action Revolver
  *Colt Bisley Single Action Revolver .38 WCF cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 279974. Hard rubber grips numbered to the gun 1906 date of mfg. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. The finish is a mix of original blue and brown patina and the metal surfaces are smooth with sharp lettering and markings. The revolver has mechanical problems and the cylinder does not lock in place while the trigger does not return as it should. This should be an easy fix for a competent gunsmith.
• *Colt Combat Commander Semi-Auto
  *Colt Combat Commander Semi-Auto Pistol .38 super cal. 4.25'' barrel S/N 70BS11832.Blue finish smooth walnut grips. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 97% original blue finish with some fine scratches on the front grip-strap.
• Colt single action buntline scout
  Colt single action buntline scout revolver .22 long rifle cal. 9 1/2" barrel. R ?
• *Colt Diamondback Double-Action
  *Colt Diamondback Double-Action Revolver .22 LR cal. 2.5'' barrel S/N D27601. Blue finish checkered walnut grips; 1969 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original blue finish and the grips are excellent. This gun is near new condition and may be unfired.
• Colt: 1860, percussion army
  Colt: 1860, percussion army revolver, .44 cal, 8" bbl, N.Y. address, three screw, cut for stock, although not inspected, fitted with later stock, very good plus condition, matching numbers, serial # 75745. Estimate $1,850-2,250
• *Colt Model 1908 Pocket Pistol .380
  *Colt Model 1908 Pocket Pistol .380 cal. 3.75'' barrel S/N 51967. Blue finish black hard rubber grips extra magazine. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains ca 85% original blue finish with most loss on the high edges of the slide and some thinning on the grip straps. The grips are excellent with minor wear.
• Colt Model 1878 Double Action
  Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver .45 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 49194. Blued finish with pearl grips. Lanyard ring in the butt. Condition: Retaining 90% of the original blue finish overall with some thinning on the right side of frame. Some very light minute scratches in the blue and wear to the high edges. Grips are replacement but are real mother of pearl.
• *Colt National Match .38
  *Colt National Match .38 Mid-Range Semi-Auto Pistol .38 spl. 5'' barrel S/N 9210-MR. Blue finish walnut checkered grips. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This pistol retains ca 98% original blue finish and the grips are excellent. It has seen very little use.
• * Colt Police Positive Special
  * Colt Police Positive Special Double-Action Revolver .32-20 cal. 6'' barrel S/N 138838. Nickel finish hard rubber grips. Condition: Fair condition with a poor bore. It retains ca 98% added nickel finish and the barrel has a light bulge 1.25'' from the muzzle.
• Colt Lightning Large Frame Magazine
  Colt Lightning Large Frame Magazine Tube Rifle .40-60-200 cal. 28" round barrel S/N 275.? Buttstock and forearm with course checkering.? Condition: Barrel and magazine tube are a nice blue-to-brown.?Frame is very sharp with some minute traces of blue around all of the screws and pins. The action is very crisp; bore is excellent.?Checkering has been re-cut.
• Cased Colt Signature Series 1849
  Cased Colt Signature Series 1849 Pocket Model Black Powder Revolver .31 cal. 4" barrel S/N 340417. Blue/cc finish nickeled gripstraps. Original box and papers. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the original box.