New in the box c code 1851 colt

[Texcl2]

So I recently bought a Colt second generation c code Colt 1851 square back, new in the matching box with papers for $650. I figured it wasn’t that much more than a reproduction and the finish is much nicer. Do yall think that was a good price? Now I have to decide if I want to shoot it or not, lol. I’m really more into Fowlers and long rifles and bought it on a whim.

 

[nick_1]

pictures!

 

[wiscoaster]

Decent price, with box and papers, but not a steal. Why not shoot it? It's yours. It doesn't sound like you bought it to flesh out a collection.

And yes, on this board, pics are the expected posting protocol.

 

[Texcl2]

ill post some pictures soon, it is very beautiful and the most finely finished colt I’ve ever seen. I’ve owned original colts and replicas in the past and was always annoyed how they shoot so high, sighting concepts in the 1800’s were pretty ridiculous. If I can’t hit where I put my sights it’s just not as much fun. I modified a replica 1851 that I used in nssa competition when I was young and did really well with it but I won’t modify an original whether it be 1st or second generation. I’ve run across many original percussion colts that were period modified with a taller front sight, so folks of the time period must have thought it lame as well. Anyways, that is the hang up I guess. The 1851 is the best pointing colt ever made in my opinion.

 

[Texcl2]

 

[Bad Karma]

That’s a pretty good price for a really well kept piece. I don’t own anything I haven’t shot.