Well, someone mentioned 1957 as possible shipping date, I sure hope so,
as that is my birth year. I have a lot of Colts from that year, Smiths not so many. Which is odd, as I have Smiths at at least a ten to one ratio.
Anyway, I thought I would share the rest of the story, I had been high bid at about $900.00 with two days left. I then called seller and asked if he would offer "a buy now " price, he said no , I then said what a shame I would go $1200.00. He then said , "done" unfortunately Gunbroker no longer lets a seller stop a auction once a bid has been made. I could swear I have done this in the past both as seller and buyer. I then hung in there till I got it at $1780.00 I was hoping he would maybe meet me half way, but he stuck to his guns , which I guess he had every right to. As I thought if it had closed at $990.00 would I have mailed him a check for $1200.00 ? I guess I would not have wanted to , so he is in his rights too. I just want to be fair, but it sure would have been nice to get it at $1200.00 but while I think $1780.00 is high side, I do not think it is outrageous, and likely will seem good in two years or so. Chris