Colt Model 1849

[cooperdh]

My WWII Vet grandfather asked me to do some research and found out how much this firearm would be worth. This piece is the
Colt Model 1849 London Pocket percussion revolver.

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Anyone know where I can figure out how much it may be worth if he decides to sell it?

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[USAF Medic]

Blue book of gun values will give you a pretty good idea.

 

[cooperdh]

I saw their website. I was hoping to avoid paying the $35 fee for online access. It may come down to that though.

 

[USAF Medic]

Blue book of gun values will give you a pretty good idea.

you might be able to get an appraisal from Cabella's.

 

[USAF Medic]

I saw their website. I was hoping to avoid paying the $35 fee for online access. It may come down to that though.

I saw their website. I was hoping to avoid paying the $35 fee for online access. It may come down to that though.

I'll look it up in my copy. Give me a few minute.

 

[USAF Medic]

I saw their website. I was hoping to avoid paying the $35 fee for online access. It may come down to that though.

I need to look on next page err...

 

[rick benjamin]

Rock Island Auction house
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[USAF Medic]

Hold on....
Upon second reading,
I'd say.....
$3, 600 to $4,400.

Of course it is worth what someone wants to pay for it.

I Would ask, $4,500 and negotiate from there.
Wouldn't sell for less than $$3,000.

 

[cooperdh]

Wow. Ok thanks for looking it up. That helps a lot.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

And please, pleasel please, DO NOT do anything to "clean it up" for sale. That cleaning, polishing, etc. may instantly reduce the value by 50%.

 

[USAF Medic]

Please thank your grandfather
For his service in WWII.
I bet he is wonderful to listen to.

Thanks,
MSg Don, USAF, Ret.

 

[cooperdh]

I will. He has the greatest stories and is a typical Marine. He only talks about the good times during WW II of course. He brought back some pretty cool stuff too. He has a Hitler Youth knife he showed me which is pretty interesting among other things.

Thank you for serving as well. I am the first generation in my family not to have served and I am grateful I didn't have to because of those before me.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I suggest that you go to your public library and look at a copy of Flayderman's Guide To Antique American Firearms…and their values. The chapter on Values and Condition you may find to be especially useful.

 

[jrprich]

I suggest you post detailed pics up on the Colt Forum. There are many Colt experts there that can answer your questions with real time information.