A few examples of appraisal values for
COLT 45 CAL 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 DA .45 caliber revolver, 5-1/2
  Colt DA .45 caliber revolver, 5-1/2 in. barrel, serial number 284377, with early 20th century leather holster with badge "California Deputy Constable" and 38 in. belt; permit, NICS background or FFL required. 50 percent original surface, grips with dents and abrasions; leather with small losses, normal wear and abrasions. Private Collection, Abbeville, South Carolina
• 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 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 Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder
  Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 7.5'' round barrel S/N 1454. Single-line Hartford address. Four-screw frame. Blued finish with silver-plated backstrap and triggerguard. Walnut grips. Condition: All metal is very sharp and crisp retaining traces of high blue finish mixing with nice brown patina. Backstrap and triggerguard retain all of the silver-plated finish with some of it bumbling up on the backstrap and thinning. Grips retain most of the original varnish with some gone on the high lines. A very nice untouched Colt revolver.
• Colt DA revolver, .45 caliber,
  Colt DA revolver, .45 caliber, 5-3/8 in. barrel, serial number 284377, with holster and 39 in. leather belt; FFL, Permit, or NICS background check required. Metal with 80 percent original surface, original grips with minor dents and scratches, belt and holster with normal wear and scuffs.
• U.S. MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY
  U.S. MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVERU.S. Model 1860 Colt Army revolver in .44 caliber, miss-matched cylinder and wedge. Pistol has been polished and nickeled, except for the trigger guard, which remains in brass. Pistol was government issued during the Civil War, and retains a faint cartouche on the grips, and stamps on the metal. The finish is good as re-finished. Mechanically the gun is excellent. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards. Condition: As in description. Witherells 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 Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
• *Colt Police Positive Target
  *Colt Police Positive Target Model Revolver .22 LR cal. 6" barrel S/N 45094. Blue finish walnut checkered grips with Colt medallions 1940 date of mfg. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore.?It retains ca 30% original blue finish and the grips are very good with light wear.
• COLT POCKET NAVY REVOLVERColt
  COLT POCKET NAVY REVOLVERColt Pocket Navy Revolver in .36 caliber with 5 shot cylinder, and 4 ½ inch barrel, serial number 15279, manufactured in 1863. This is a nice, clean and tight gun with the cylinder scene partially visible. This is a scarcer gun, first made in 1862. Dimensions: 4.5 inch barrel, 10.5 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: The gun is overall gray, with some minor rust on the barrel. The screws are all untouched, and the action is tight, although the cylinder is a little loose. 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: 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 Pocket Percussion Revolver
  Colt Pocket Percussion Revolver Serial #13861. 31 cal. 5 shot. Original patina some oxidation to finish.E
• 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 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 Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 23552. Four-screw frame; all numbers match. Brass triggerguard iron backstrap checkered wood grips. Comes with original Civil War leather holster. Revolver has an old tag that states Charles Crandall of Binghamton New York. Condition: All metal is gunmetal grey with some staining and pitting; shows use. Original grips have been checkered over. Triggerguard has a nice untouched patina. The holster shows use and leather is supple with some cracking and crazing.
• 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 Army Special Revolver .38
  *Colt Army Special Revolver .38 cal. 5'' barrel S/N 357490. Blue finish hard rubber grips. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. The grips are reproduction replacements and are slightly oversized. It retains ca 50% original blue finish and is mechanically excellent.
• *Colt 3rd Generation Single
  *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5" barrel S/N S08530A. Nickel finish walnut fleur de lis checkered grips. Original box and papers including outer white box. Condition: This gun remains new unfired unturned in the original box.
• 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 125TH Anniversary
  *Colt 125TH Anniversary Commemorative Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 7.5'' barrel S/N 2906AM. Blue finish with gold-plated grip frame and accents. Original wooden display box 1961 date of mfg. Condition: This gun remains as-new in the display box with only one pinprick oxidation spot on the backstrap. The box has a crack running through the lid.
• Colt New Service Model .45
  Colt New Service Model .45 caliber double-action revolver serial #343563 with patent dates to 1926; blued barrel and frame; the barrel 4 1/2 in. L.; checkered walnut grips; 9 3/4 in. L. overall There are areas of corrosion some of which an amateur attempted to grind smooth.
• 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 THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION
  COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER,COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, 45 Colt caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, case colored receiver, blued barrel, ivory grips with gold clad coin, fixed sights, six shot fluted cylinder, original box, papers and grips serial #SA56021. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army
  Colt Model 1860 Percussion Army Revolver .44 cal. 8' round barrel S/N 137756. Three-screw frame iron backstrap with brass backstrap walnut grips. Comes with Civil War period holster.` Condition: Very sharp and crisp revolver with traces of blue finish especially under the barrel where the loading lever protects the barrel. The finish is thinning to a nice patina. Some case colors showing on the frame and loading lever. Grips have been checkered over the original grips. Holster is cracking and crazing. Nice crisp cylinder scene.
• *US WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver
  *US WWI Colt Model 1909 Revolver .45 lc cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 43954. Blue finish walnut grips RAC inspector's marks on frame and bottom of left grip panel. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 75-80% original blue finish with most loss on the bottom of the barrel where it appears to have been cleaned and has turned brown. There is also some scattered light rust.
• ***COLT D.A. REVOLVER. Lightning
  ***COLT D.A. REVOLVER. Lightning model in .41 caliber 4-1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips.Sn. 132721. Worn to a steel patina. Needs some mechanical work cylinder stop and pawl missing. Large chunk missing from grip near base on right side. *** Requires FFL form 4473.
• *Colt 2nd Generation 125th
  *Colt 2nd Generation 125th Anniversary Single Action Army Revolver .45?LC cal. 7.5" barrel S/N 1062AM. Blue finish with gold plated accents fleur de lis checkered walnut grips. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. The gold plating on the gripstraps is thinning.
• *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.
• COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44
  COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. .44 caliber six-shot cylinder with naval scene 8'' round barrel three-screw frame and ivory grips. S/n 138346. Retains some blueing light pitting and corrosion age cracks and one small loss to the ivory.
• COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION
  COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER 45 LC caliber 5 1/2'' barrel blued finish with case colored frame black plastic eagle grips fixed sights six shot fluted cylinder ejector rod horizontal cylinder release one line barrel address original hardboard box with papers serial #S35324A. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
  Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver .44 cal. 8'' round barrel S/N 132792. Iron backstrap brass triggerguard sub-inspectors' marks on the cylinder backstrap barrel triggerguard. All numbers match except the wedge which is unnumbered. One-piece walnut grips. Condition: All markings are sharp and crisp. Revolver appears to be an old arsenal refinish with a blued frame. Cylinder frame backstrap and barrel show some iridescence of blue bleeding through the brown patina. Nice untouched patina on the triggerguard. Grips are nice and untouched with some nicks and dings.
• ***COLT D.A. REVOLVER. American
  ***COLT D.A. REVOLVER. American early 20th century. Lightning model in .41 caliber 6 shot cylinder 4-1/2'' round barrel hard rubber grips.Sn. 132721. Worn to a steel patina. Needs some mechanical work cylinder stop and pawl missing. Large chunk missing from grip near base on right side. *** Requires FFL form 4473.
• COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 CALIBER
  COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 CALIBER REVOLVER Colt single action Army .45 caliber revolver. Checkered plastic grips with raised eagle and colt logo and blued frame, cylinder and barrel. 7-1/2" barrel, 13" overall. Serial number 17530SA. Requires ATF form 4473.
• *Colt Single Action Army Revolver
  *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N S44913A. Blue/case color finish black hard rubber grips. Original box and papers with outer sleeve. Condition: New unfired in the original box with a very light ring around the cylinder.
• CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY
  CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, .44 CAL.Civil War era Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver, .44 caliber, serial number 32271, all visible serial numbers matching. Barrel marked "Address Col. Saml Colt New-York U.S. America," left side of frame marked "Colts Patent," cylinder stamped "US PATENT 32271/PAT. SEPT 10TH 1850", "S" inspector mark, back of trigger guard, stocks with monograms "L.J.B." with illegible cartouche, left side, "C.O" right side. Walnut stocks, round barrel, faint naval scene engraving on cylinder, brass trigger guard and back strap, iron mounted with nickel finish, checkered hammer, standard blade front sight, loading lever. Serial number corresponds to year 1862. Condition: Overall good condition with very light pepper pitting to metal, dings, primarily to cylinder. Stocks with light dings, carved monograms and cartouche. Naval scene engraving is very faint. Action holds at full and half cock. Bore is dirty with visible rifling.
• *Colt 3rd Generation Single
  *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45?LC cal. 4.75" barrel S/N SA23685. Blue/cc finish black hard rubber grips. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore.?It retains ca 95% original blue finish with some high edge wear and light wear on the front gripstrap.