A few examples of appraisal values for
NICKEL PLATE COLT

• COLT D.A. REVOLVER. 6 shot .38
  COLT D.A. REVOLVER. 6 shot .38 caliber 3-1/2'' barrel nickel plate and hard rubber grips. Sn 60155. Plating is very spotty seems mechanically sound. We believe this to have its original plating based on its condition (has areas of wear and loss). Markings are legible but not crisp. Broken repair on left side grip bottom corner.
• U.S. Nickled Colt Pistol .22
  U.S. Nickled Colt Pistol .22 Caliber .22 cal. 2.25'' barrel. Walnut stocks nickled finish. Condition: Excellent.
• COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. .38
  COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. .38 caliber 2 1/4'' round barrel engraved nickel-plated frame and cylinder pearl grips. S/n 3194. Some wear and light corrosion. Good rifling.
• 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 NEW LINE REVOLVER. .32
  COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. .32 caliber five-shot cylinder with short flutes 2 1/4'' round barrel nickel-plated and engraved finish mother-of-pearl grips. S/n 9345. Bright and exceptionally clean with 95% or better of plating only light pitting on the bore crisp and clear engraving and a smooth action. Mfd. 1875.
• COLT ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38
  COLT ''LIGHTNING'' REVOLVER. .38 caliber six-shot cylinder 3.5'' round barrel nickel finish hard rubber grips. S/n 57418. Engraved on the back strap is ''John Trapp Sheriff 1887.'' Retains 80% original plating smooth action clear marks.
• COLT COBRA NICKEL PLATED DOUBLE
  COLT COBRA NICKEL PLATED DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERColt Cobra nickel plated double action revolver, .38 special caliber, with checkered walnut logo grips, 2" barrel. SN #146345 R All handguns requiring registration must be shipped FedEx priority overnight. Some states have additional restrictions, so please make yourself aware of them prior to purchase (i.e. ammunition and firearms cannot be shipped to California). Visit www.atf.gov for more information on shipping firearms . NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Overall very good condition. Bright bore, minor area of flaking below logo on left side.
• 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 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.
• 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 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 THIRD MODEL DERINGER. .41
  COLT THIRD MODEL DERINGER. .41 caliber single-shot 2 1/2'' round barrel nickel-plated finish walnut grips. S/n 18870. Plating in fine condtion about 95% with a few very minor spots of oxidation smooth action bore bright and clean.
• ***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 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 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 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.
• Model 1868 Springfield
  Model 1868 Springfield Nickel-Plated Rifle .50-70 cal. 32.5" barrel S/N 13786. Full nickel; this one does not have the company markings of the plating company and could possibly be arsenal work.? Walnut stock and leather sling?with nickel-plated bayonet. Condition: Still retains most of the nickel finish with some peeling on the top of breechblock.?Nickel has dulled and has some brown spots popping through.?Stock has some nicks and dings still has remains of the cartouche and the block "L" behind the triggerguard.
• COLT & WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY
  COLT & WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY REVOLVERS. Colt New Line seven-shot .22 caliber 2-1/4'' flat sided barrel with nickel plated finish walnut grips. S/n 48651. Whitneyville seven-shot .22 caliber 2-3/4'' octagonal barrel with mixed finish and wood grips. S/n 9303. Colt New 22 on left barrel side. Some plate loss mostly in front of cylinder. Very good grips and nice action. Whitneyville Armory marked on barrel pat. 1871. Really nice condition.
• COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. .22
  COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. .22 caliber 2 1/4'' round barrel seven-shot cylinder with short flutes nickel-plated rosewood grips. S/n 15452. Some plating wear.
• COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER.
  COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER. .31 caliber five-shot cylinder with engraved stagecoach scene 5'' octagonal barrel with two-line New York address walnut grips. S/n 124279. Scratch-carved into the butt is ''Plater'' and either ''90'' or possibly a partially worn ''186_''. There are twenty-one Platers who served in the Union Army. Mottled patina with moderate oxidation action a little stiff nicks and dings grip varnish wearing off bore with pitting retains better than 80% of the silvering on the straps and trigger guard. Manufactured 1856.
• * 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 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 Signature Series 1862 Pocket
  Colt Signature Series 1862 Pocket Navy Black Powder Revolver .36 cal. 5.5" barrel S/N 52098. Blue/cc finish with silver-plated triggerguard walnut grip. Original box and papers. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the original box. The silver plating has tarnished and there are several tiny dings on the left side of the grip.
• Black powder replica of a Colt
  Black powder replica of a Colt "Wild Bill Hickock" revolver, engraved nickel plated frame, 7 1/2" octagon barrel, pseudo ivory handle with eagle, in a presentation frame with stained glass Estimate $200-400
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket Model1849 five-shot .31 caliber 4'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Inscribed N. Phillips on gripstrap bottom of butt. S/n 96213. 90% blue on barrel great grips super detailed easy to see cylinder scene.
• Model 1868 Springfield Rifle Nickel
  Model 1868 Springfield Rifle Nickel Plated .50-70 caliber 32.5'' round barrel S/N 10137. Rifle is fully nickel plated. Walnut stock. These were made on a trial basis at Springfield Arsenal by the United Nickel Company Beardslee Mfg & Nickel Company. Condition: Nickel has dulled and has areas of peeling around the receiver breechblock bands and front of barrel. With some freckling. Stock with some nicks and dings still retains three cartouches on the left flat opposite of the lock. Bore has some light pitting but would clean out to better.
• COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. First
  COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER. First Model .32 caliber 2 1/4''l. barrel marked ''Colt's PT FA Mfg. Co...'' Five-shot cylinder nickel plating and ivory grips. S/n 4169.
• COLT REVOLVER. New Line .38
  COLT REVOLVER. New Line .38 rimfire 2-1/4'' round barrel with ivory grips. Stamped ''.38 cal.'' on left side of frame. S/n 8161. COLT NEW 38 just visible on left side of barrel. Most of nickel plating has worn off leaving a nice even patina.
• *Colt Detective Special
  *Colt Detective Special Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. cal. 2'' barrel S/N B28234. Nickel finish checkered walnut grips. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 99% original nickel finish and the grips are excellent.
• COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket
  COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Pocket Navy five-shot .36 caliber 5-1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips and brass grip straps. Cylinder scene of stage coach hold-up. S/n 19151. ''New York'' serial model matching S/n. Metal parts worn to a fine patina. Brass and wood in good shape. Cylinder scene hard to see.
• 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 First Generation Single
  *Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver .38-40 cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 276000. Nickel finish hard rubber grips single-line barrel address; 1906 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has been refinished and retains ca 98% of the added nickel finish. The grips are very good with no major defects but showing even wear overall and this gun is mechanically sound.
• *Colt First Generation Single
  *Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver .32-20 cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N 245905. Nickel finish walnut grips; 1903 date of mfg. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. This revolver has been refinished and retains virtually all of the added nickel finish. The grips are replacements and are in like-new condition while the gun is mechanically excellent.
• COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERINGER,
  COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERINGER, NICKEL, 41CALColt Third Model Deringer (Thuer Deringer), Standard Model, nickel plated, single shot, .41 caliber, 2.5" round pivoting barrel marked at top in large italic letters "Colt", marked at left frame ".41 Cal.", walnut grips, metal with scratches, wood good, bore with pitting, good rifling, comes with two vintage .41 caliber RF Union Metallic cartridges, matched serial number at barrel underside and frame under left grip, SN 21163
• ****COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
  ****COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. .38 WCF six-shot cylinder nickel-plated frame 5 1/2'' round barrel ivory grips. S/n 278169. Retains 95% or more of the nickel plating with only a few very minor spots of corrosion bore condition is good action is smooth a few minor age cracks in the ivory grips which may be older replacements. Manufactured in 1906 and thus requires FFL form 4473.
• Colt New Line 1st Model revolver
  Colt New Line 1st Model revolver circa 1875 NVSN; .22 short caliber single action 7-shot cylinder spur trigger stamped ''COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG.CO.'' on top of barrel ''.22 CAL'' on left side of frame engraved nickel-plated frame bird's-head pearl grips. overall L5 1/2'' barrel L2 1/2'' Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.