another whats it worth ..original Colt 1860 SAA made iirc 1867 in fair to good shape

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mechanically its in great condition locks up tight trigger is amazing gap between cylinder and barrel is tight the barrel is in very nice shape but as you can see the outside (only) of the cylinder is rough
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I am trying to get a value on this thank you for any help
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I guess the value is what one is willing to pay for...I have one in that shape and payed 1500 CAD a year ago.
Another way to figure the price is to go on Gunbroker com and see what they're selling for ( USD)
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Legibility of stampings, condition of original grips, nipples, screw heads, safety pins, & overall fit will play a big part in it's value. It looks that it has been cleaned (polished) somewhat... But C.G. is probably not too far off if you want to sell it reasonably fast. To me it's really hard to tell with the pics you provided. All matching of course... Prices in the U.S. are always higher than here by the way.
That gun maybe worth more, but I can't tell you without more pics and description as an "antique".
 
Pros and cons with this one.

Pros are that it's a colt, intact, and fully functional. Being a colt there seems to be a fan following, so you may have something special.

Cons are that as a collector's gun rather than a shooter (percussion guns and colts are less sought after for woods shooting), original condition and markings play a stronger role in determining pricing. If the markings are still deep and clear, your pricing will be better. The lack of finish does cause an issue to some degree.

In the condition it's in I would say 1k-1500. You don't see many in good mechanical shape so that raises the price, but it has also been buffed, and it seems the antique market may have slowed down a bit for Christmas.
 
bore is very nice no pitting strong rifling all matching numbers action is very tight i would shoot it
 
A lot of good comments have been put forward.
I bought/traded for my first Colt M1860 in 1989---I did not know what to look for in determining its value. I just knew that I wanted a Civil War Colt Army revolver.

Manufactured in early 1862--serial number 48595--I can't identify the inspector's cartouche on the right grip.



I am a collector ----I don't shoot my collectible pieces.

I have since learned more about collectible M1860 Colt issues---original finish---matching serial numbers on all of the relavent components---clear markings including the cylinder scene---a functioning action and correct indexing---inspector's acceptance grip markings (cartouches) visible or not.

In June 2001 I bought my second M1860 Colt Army revolver at the Gettysburg Civil War show.
It is definitely an upgrade from my first M1860.

Manufactured in early 1863 serial number 92346--'JT' cartouche on both grips---for Inspector John Taylor.



My sense based on the photos that I saw---your revolver is likely to be of the most interest to a fellow that wants to shoot an original M1860 Colt Army----not to a 'more serious condition' collector.
Whatever that value might be ??? I don't know that market.

These old Colts fit into many different categories---look at this one.

Cased Colt Civilian Model 1860 Army Revolver in Exceptional Condition, with Accessories.
I noticed this piece being offered on Greg Martin Auctions back in January 2010.
The estimate was $100,000-$150,000.....it sold for $85,000.

I assume this is what they 'might have' looked like back in the 1860's when they came out of Colt's factory.





 
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I agree it's more of a shooter than a hardcore collector's piece. But have found there's quite following for pieces in their hard use, original condition. I realize the price pays the biggest part of that following.

I'm not sure if the fact that it's not a Civil war piece will detract from this one? As mentioned before, it's a shooter more than a collector...
 
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