I just purchased a Colt New Service revolver in .45 Long Colt for $50
The blueing has been completely removed with what looks like emery cloth or scotchbright. The barrel needs to be reindexed onto the frame and there is a chip missing from one of the grip panels (which is the same s/n as the gun).
The s/n is less the 1000 so I'm thinking this to be a very very early model.
I am also expecting to pay $500 to completely restore this gun including case colouring the hammer and extractor knob.
My question is, will it be worth more then the $550 that I have invested into it after the work is all done?
Thanks for your thoughts.
The blueing has been completely removed with what looks like emery cloth or scotchbright. The barrel needs to be reindexed onto the frame and there is a chip missing from one of the grip panels (which is the same s/n as the gun).
The s/n is less the 1000 so I'm thinking this to be a very very early model.
I am also expecting to pay $500 to completely restore this gun including case colouring the hammer and extractor knob.
My question is, will it be worth more then the $550 that I have invested into it after the work is all done?
Thanks for your thoughts.
