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BTW, that gun is not a “reproduction made by Uberti”. Some of the castings, cylinder, back straps, and barrels came as rough forgings from Uberti but they were bored, rifled and finished in the Iver Johnson factory under Colt’s supervision to Colt’s specifications. As such it is a Colt’s revolver and can be papered with a factory letter.
I'm not an expert on Colts. Don't claim to be altho I have stayed in a Howard Johnson one night. I am more informed about such tho. I've read through years of posts on various forums about 2nd and also about the 3rd gen. some really great info out there but in my research Ive had to sift through the TON of misinformation about such as well. I've sifted through a large amount of posts that say these are made by Uberti and this is simply not the case. In short I agree with Bad Karma
 
have not read all answers but if its a model that is still available not much of a collectors piece.shoot it AND take care of it and all will be well. :)
From research I've found it was made between 1978 and 1982. Also, my friend gave me one of two that he had and the serials are consecutive. We're scheming about selling them as a set. That way I can get something I can feel OK to shoot.
 
Because this item was presented to you as a token of gratitude by someone you care about, it will always have special meaning to you and each time you come into contact with it, whether it be kept in a place safe from harm or used/shot for fun, it will always be a special thing to YOU.

If it's value to you is simply what it may be sold for, that's another concept entirely. Once it's shot or lines scratched into the cylinder by cycling, it's a used gun to anyone else - worth only what someone is willing to pay. It will not be "special" to anyone else. Not even your relatives.

I have had several guns presented to me over the years. Some have never been even cycled. Others immediately were used - a couple to hunt/shoot, others carried/used on duty. It's strictly up to the individual. No right or wrong choice ..and no one's business, really. We only live once.
 
I have the same dilemma. I have three 2nd Gen Colts, all unfired, and they are so darn pretty I’m reluctant to shoot them.

FWIW, I believe the blackstrap is plated brass.
I've had three 2nd gen Colt's, 1862, 1851 and 1860. Only the 1851 has been fired, it had been carried for sometime by a re-enactor and looks like a well used but taken care of 1st gen model and is my favorite revolver to shoot. I keep it in a presentation case to be admired daily. The 1860 I gave to my brother who hasn't fired it. All were purchased for around $500 each without boxes saving hundreds $$$. YMMV
 
I have a custom built 45 cal sante fe Hawken that I have never fired. I didn't have it built, but it looks like it wasn't fired before I got it. It has Bob Rollers lock and triggers, and a Bill Large 4J barrel. It's basically in pristine condition and I cant bring myself to shoot it.
Is a gun. Guns are made to be shot — not sit on a shelf to spooge over.
 
From research I've found it was made between 1978 and 1982. Also, my friend gave me one of two that he had and the serials are consecutive. We're scheming about selling them as a set. That way I can get something I can feel OK to shoot.
Just a cursory look at Gunbroker would indicate that the fluted gun would probably bring 7-900.00 in that condition. (And I’d highlight the condition of the gun, box, manuals, etc. as they are so seldom seen in that condition) listed with a consecutively numbered standard Army in the same condition with the original mint boxes I have to believe $1500 or even more. Maybe quite a bit more. Depending on who sees the auction.
 
My late friend rarely fired any of his guns. I inherited them all last year, along with his 4 Drifter motorcycles, land and German/French languages trained German Shepherd.
The bike that runs, get ridden. Removed his “tacticool” folding stock, added a hunting stock, and hog hunt with his SKS. EDC his Sig P6 NW 4/79 issue pistol. The caplock rifles have been cleaned, tested and are hunting ready. Refinishing his Mossberg 46B(b) .22, that is minute of 20oz bottle at 100 meters with a cheap 4x scope.
Stuff is just stuff. I shot orginal 1870s bpcrs hunting and competition for years. Still shoot smallbore competition with a pre-1900 rolling block. My car (flat windshield Super Beetle) and ROA are the same model year I am.
If you don’t plan to use it, sell it or pass it on.
 
My late friend rarely fired any of his guns. I inherited them all last year, along with his 4 Drifter motorcycles, land and German/French languages trained German Shepherd...

…If you don’t plan to use it, sell it or pass it on.
Or not… some people get tremendous satisfaction from owning things, be they guns, motorcycles, cars, or other objets d’art. Every man after his humour, every cobbler gets clobbered in the end.
 
If you bought a new lawnmower would you put it in the garage and look at it or would you use it to mow that lawn?
 
Because this item was presented to you as a token of gratitude by someone you care about, it will always have special meaning to you and each time you come into contact with it, whether it be kept in a place safe from harm or used/shot for fun, it will always be a special thing to YOU.

If it's value to you is simply what it may be sold for, that's another concept entirely. Once it's shot or lines scratched into the cylinder by cycling, it's a used gun to anyone else - worth only what someone is willing to pay. It will not be "special" to anyone else. Not even your relatives.

I have had several guns presented to me over the years. Some have never been even cycled. Others immediately were used - a couple to hunt/shoot, others carried/used on duty. It's strictly up to the individual. No right or wrong choice ..and no one's business, really. We only live once.


All the feeling that you might have had for an object disappear into oblivion the moment they go to somebody else...

Back in 1930, my dad bought his first .22 rifle, a Walther model 2, with its unbranded scope. In 1953 it was the first rifle I'd ever fired, as I worked through the experiences of shooting it as a bolt-action single shot, then a five-round repeater, and finally, as a five-round semi-auto - it's that kind of Walther.

I still have it today, warts and all.

I'll never part with it while I'm above ground, but to the next owner it'll be nothing but a cheap old .22 rifle.
 
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