A few examples of appraisal values for
COLT 1917 REVOLVER VALUE

• 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 1849 pocket revolver .31
  Colt Model 1849 pocket revolver .31 gauge serial #142439 third quarter 19th century; octagon barrel 4 in. L.; five shot cylinder; nickel-plated brass trigger guard and strap; walnut grips; overall length - 8 7/8 in. Estimate $ 300-500 Trigger sping weak. Iron parts with browning and very light pitting. Engraving on cylinder faint.
• 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 MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. Retains 80% original nickel with scattered oxidation etched panel still visible smooth action some wear to the grips marks clear bore with slight wear.
• Colt single-action army revolver
  Colt single-action army revolver .38 W.C.F. fitted with a Bisley model barrel serial #291063 late 19th century; metal parts with blued finish checkered thermoplastic grips; the barrel is 4 3/4 in. L. 10 1/4 in. L. overall Estimate $ 400-600 Finish shows slight wear on the edges.
• ***COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING''
  ***COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish checkered rubber grips. S/n 112369. Good finish some discoloration to the grips. * requires paperwork.
• COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45
  COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt model 1917 U.S. Army .45 caliber revolver. 5-1/2" barrel with fin shaped blade sight. 1905 last barrel patent date and " "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on bottom. Smooth walnut grips. Springfield Eagle S20 proof on left side near hammer. Rampant Colt on side plate. Serial number 277955. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45
  COLT MODEL 1917 U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt model 1917 U.S. Army .45 caliber revolver. 5-1/2" barrel with fin shaped blade sight. 1905 last barrel patent date and " "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on bottom. Smooth walnut grips. Springfield Eagle S20 proof on left side near hammer. Rampant Colt on side plate. Serial number 277955. Requires ATF form 4473.
• Colt Mdl. 1877 .38 cal. revolver,
  Colt Mdl. 1877 .38 cal. revolver, Lightning, 4-1/2 in. barrel, Serial No. 115588 (all match), original Bakelite grips; no permit required. 60 percent original finish
• Colt Model 1877 Lighting DA
  Colt Model 1877 Lighting DA Revolver .38 cal. 3.5'' round barrel S/N 103775. Nickel finish with hard rubber grips. Condition: Revolver retains 70% of the original nickel finish with some brown on the backstrap and triggerguard. Grips are good with some evidence of being used and carried on the bottom of the grips.
• *COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING
  *COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 5 1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 118983. Overall mottled patina with traces of ble smooth action (though it misfires once about every 3 to 5 times) damage to grips appears to have had the ejector and housing removed. Manufactured in 1900 and thus requires FFL Form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLERColt
  COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLERColt Model 1851 Navy Revolver, with much original finish. An extremely nice Colt Navy, serial number 94635, manufactured in 1860, and retaining much original blue, case hardening, and silver plate on the trigger guard and backstrap. The Naval battle scene on the cylinder is almost completely visible, and the Hartford address is deep and clean. The gun is exceptionally nice, and very tight. It is in .36 caliber. Dimensions: 7.5 inch barrel, and the gun overall is 14 inches long. Processing and shipping with in the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good to excellent overall. The grips show minor wear. The action is very tight, but the gun needs timing, as it sticks on cocking. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Model
  COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. Model 1877 double-action .38 caliber 3 1/2'' round barrel no ejector nickel-plated and checkered rubber grips. S/n 54638.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
  COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. .41 caliber six-shot cylinder 5 1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 172595. Fairly even gray patina with only scattered mottling action smooth bore clean but with a few dents grips worn with a few minor chips marks clear. Manufactured 1897. S/N match.
• *COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING''
  *COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING'' DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 6'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 158640. About 10-15% of the bluing remains otherwise a mottled patina smooth action marks generally crisp (some wear to frame marks) wear to grips. Manufactured 1905 and thus requires FFL form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 94493. Mfd. 1893. Bright and clean.
• *COLT NEW ARMY REVOLVER. .38
  *COLT NEW ARMY REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 6'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 214675. Traces of blue but mostly a chocolate patina some wear to the grips. This firearm requires FFL form 4473.
• ***REVOLVER. Colt model 1877
  ***REVOLVER. Colt model 1877 lightning revolver..38 caliber six-shot cylinder 5 1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips. S/n 118983. Overall mottled patina with traces of ble smooth action (though it misfires once about every 3 to 5 times) damage to grips appears to have had the ejector and housing removed. Manufactured in 1900 and thus requires FFL Form 4473.
• Colt single action revolver, serial
  Colt single action revolver, serial No. 221068, .32-.20 cal., 7-1/2 in. barrel, blue 80 percent if original, with nylon carrying case; NICS background or FFL required. Probably reblued and restored case colors, later stag grips, very minor rust spots, appears to be in excellent operating condition.
• COLT OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL
  COLT OPEN TOP POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. .22 caliber seven-shot cylinder 2 3/8'' round barrel nickel-plated and engraved finish ivory grips. S/n 52418. Retains 80-90% plating marks and engraving still clear and crisp scattered minor oxidation bore clean action smooth. Mfd. 1875.
• COLT US ARMY MODEL 1917 45 ACP
  COLT US ARMY MODEL 1917 45 ACP REVOLVERColt Army model 1917 .45 ACP 6 shot double action revolver. Barrel measures 5 1/2". Serial #54608 (1919). Fixed blade front and frame notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45" with the two-line Hartford address and patent dates on the top. The underside of the barrel is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". The revolver has the correct standard unpolished blue finish with the Rampant Colt on the side plate, factory inspection marks, and a circled "JMH" final inspection mark at the top left of the frame. The butt has standard model and military serial number markings as well as a lanyard loop. Fitted with smooth grips. 85% plus original blue finish remains with some high point and muzzle wear, scattered light spotting, and a mottled gray/brown patina on the grip straps. The revarnished grips are fine and have some small handling marks and light pressure indentations. Mechanically excellent. See photos for more details on condition. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, handgun, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state and Federal laws, without exception. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE
  U.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLU.S. ARMY MODEL 1917 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER BY COLT, 45 acp caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, blued finish, smooth walnut grips, six shot cylinder, fixed sights, lanyard ring, marked under barrel "United states Property" and on butt "U.S. Army Model 1917 No. 57954", brown leather US holster, serial #208158, manufactured 1919. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT OPEN TOP POCKET REVOLVER
  COLT OPEN TOP POCKET REVOLVER Serial #19251 circa 1874; 22 short cal., 2 1/2" barrel; comes with wood case. FFL required for transfer
• COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING''
  COLT MODEL 1877 ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38 caliber 4 1/2'' round barrel no ejector nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 31358. Some wear to plating with minor corrosion crack to one side of the grips.
• COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six6-shot cylinder 3 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish and checkered rubber grips. S/n 8391. Retains 80% original plating etched panel still quite visible marks clear rubber grips with wear action is stuck and needs adjusted. Mfd. 1878.
• COLT NEW LINE .22 CALIBER
  COLT NEW LINE .22 CALIBER REVOLVERThis is an example of Colt’s first entirely cartridge revolver, First sold in 1871, it is in .22 caliber, and is 7 shot. The frame is brass, and the barrel is steel. This one has the letter :B” carved into the grip on one side, with “Brown” carved into the other, Serial numbered 6665, the gun was made in 1874. Dimensions:The barrel is 2.25 inches, and the gun is 6 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: The gun has a crisp, tight action, and is in very good condition. The barrel is grey. The grips have been carved with the owner’s initial and name. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERA
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERA Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver. 31 caliber, percussion, 6-shot cylinder with stagecoach scene and "Colt's Patent No. 193743", with brass trigger guard, and attached loading lever. Stamped "Address Col. Saml. Colt New York U. S. America" along the octagonal barrel. Serial #193743; all visible serial numbers match. Walnut grips. Some areas of minor wear. Barrel 4" long, 9" long overall. ESTIMATE $600-800 Condition: Some areas of minor wear.
• 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 LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38
  COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 5'' round barrel checkered hard rubber grips. S/n 8721. Mfd. 1878 no paperwork required. Wear to grips.
• Colt Mdl. 1860 Army revolver,
  Colt Mdl. 1860 Army revolver, serial No. 32500, serial numbers match, .44 cal., walnut grips with carved grooves in butt, one grip with added metal plate with eagle and shield; no permit required. Dents, wear and scattered light rust to metal, 10 percent original color. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• 1917 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI
  1917 COLT MODEL 1911 .45 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL Colt Model 1911 .45 semi automatic pistol. Manufactured in 1917. Wooden checkered grips with blued frame and slide. 5" barrel length, 9" overall. Serial number 223881. Requires ATF form 4473.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERColt
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERColt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver. A very nice Colt Pocket in .31 caliber serial number 225564, manufactured in 1863. It has the 5 inch barrel. The grips appear to retain their original varnish, and the gun has sharp edges and clean stamps. There seem to be traces of the original blue on the loading lever. The screws are all in very good and undamaged condition. There are traces of the engraved scene on the cylinder. Dimensions: 5 inch barrel, 10.75 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good condition, but with minor rust on the muzzle on the right side. There are traces of pitting on the cylinder by the nipples. The scene is worn, but still partially visible. The grips are excellent, with a little wear at the butt. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• 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 Model 1877 Lightning
  Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver D.A. Revolver .38 cal. 3.5'' round barrel S/N 89819. Nickel finish with hard rubber grips. Condition: Revolver is in excellent condition retaining 95% of the original nickel finish with no flaking. Grips are excellent.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
  COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. .45 caliber six-shot cylinder 7 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish walnut grips. S/n 14991. About 40-50% plating remains with scattered oxidation replaced ejector slide and housing damaged grips with carved initials action smooth. Mfd 1875.
• Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver .36
  Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver .36 cal. 6.5'' round barrel S/N 14854. Brass backstrap and triggerguard; walnut grips. Condition: Very good some light pitting no finish. Grips are good.