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. sep 19 ; 05:15
rep1954,
tex might actually be onto something.. just for fun i looked up the stats on a "second generation, NIB C series Colt 1851".. here's what i got from the blue book of modern BP arms:
".36cal with silver plated brass backstrap and square back trigger guard, serial no.'s between 4201-25099, etc...." had an MSR of $200 when last sold retail in 1971-78.
today they are valued at:
100% = $650
98% = $450
90% = $300
80% = $200
(add $50 more for the "Shooter Model" that has brass backstrap, made in 1978 only)
There's a reason why this is still in mint condition after 30+ years....
it's up to you regardless,
~d~ :hatsoff:
*there's even a premium for which type of "box" it's stored in !