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Old 09-17-2018, 01:37 PM
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Its Not a Smith but its a good one ,,,,, new in box.



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Old 09-17-2018, 01:46 PM
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And in gorgeous condition, too!! How old are we talking here?
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Just beautiful and another pistol unlikely to ever be built again!
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Wow, John, what a time capsule!! It is just amazing that a fun could survive that long in that pristine a condition. Incredible.

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And in gorgeous condition, too!! How old are we talking here?
1938, first year of production. The original box (not a TN replica) and the wooden block that protected the Elephant ear grips are very scarce. Great source of Woodsman info colt22.com A beautiful example of the ~16,000 produced. Below pics of famous owners.
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Very nice indeed.
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Old 09-17-2018, 04:04 PM
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Original serial numbered test target original wooden oak block for grips, screwdriver in its original envelope, brush, original hang tag for the sight, manual and shooting suggestions

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Old 09-17-2018, 04:33 PM
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5 New in the box Pre war .Officers Model Targets. 3 in 32 Caliber and 1 in .38 and 1 in .22 All matching serial numbered boxes, all have original serial numbered test targets. No blemishes on any of the five. True Time Capsules. No box rubs, no muzzle wear, no freckles, no nothing.




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Beautiful, all of them!

We need a WOW button for posts like that!

Thank you for sharing the pictures!
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Old 09-17-2018, 04:57 PM
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1951 Military shipped in original serial numbered craft box. NEW IN THE BOX.
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I am lost for words, totally speechless. Just amazing.
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:09 PM
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1930s Colt box .380 , new in its original box.
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Did you travel back in time? How is this possible?
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:20 PM
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1930's NEW IN THE BOX .32 ,, same deal. FLAT NEW in its original serial numbered box.
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Good lookin' pistolas.........how do they shoot? Range report?
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:24 PM
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A pair of brand new 1930's Colt .25 Autos. BRAND NEW in their original boxes


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Rare Colt 1930's Factory Nickel .25 auto New in its original box.
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:29 PM
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Family Pic of the little autos..

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I'll bring the white gloves if I can hold one. Beautiful, all of them.

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Old 09-17-2018, 05:34 PM
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Pair of New in the box pre war police positive targets in .22, both gun have original test targets and original serial numbered boxes.

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Looks like someone bought a Colt collector's dream collection.


Any SAA's?
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Old 09-17-2018, 05:37 PM
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Pre War Colt NEW SERVICE .45 new in the box. Nothing else to say,, but its new.
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1930's new in the box Colt square but detective special, scarce.
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John...what did you do, did up the COLTS time capsule ? Who originally buys something that pretty and never uses it??? Amazing!
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1930's 6 inch new in the box police positive, " checkered trigger" Dead new.



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Looks like someone bought a Colt collector's dream collection.


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I can't touch John's photographic skills, but I found these in a friend's cupboard 5 or 6 years ago, He thought they might be worth $5-$600 each!

Both NIB from 1921.

First is a pretty rare 44 Special and 44 Russian



The second was a .45 Colt



He ended up selling them for $23,500.
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People ask what do you collect and my Answer is I collect old guns that are truly new in their original boxes. I don't care if its a M&P or registered magnum,, if its dead perfect without issue that's what I collect. I have lots of doubles too,, I was never one to say I already have one. Smiths are my true passion but I own a few Colts too. I don't think you can own too many new in the box vintage guns. I don't buy guns in period correct boxes , if its not the actual original serial numbered box the gun shipped in, to me the gun does not have a box. I just don't collect guns for my personal collection less than new in the box. Unless its a gun I buy to hunt with or shoot and enjoy. But my safe queens are bona fide safe queens. They call me picky, for good reason. I am picky. As time permits I am going to picture up a few,, I had some downtime today,, to goof off. For instance,, low level common as dirt .32 H.E. But seldom found dead NIB without one distraction. It doesn't have to be a triple lock target to excite me,, I am easily amused.


1955 Officers model match .22 New in the Box

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Very cool collection. Thanks for sharing.
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se ve genial ,felicitaciones
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After looking over this thread, especially this 1947 Colt, I had to call my doctor and request a refill on my blood pressure medicine...cause after looking at this, I ate however many were left in the bottle.


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Must be akin to handling nitroglycerine.
You can't cock, rotate the cylinder, work the slide, eject a magazine, or God forbid, drop one of these.

Really must be quite a task to be the caretaker of these incredible time capsules.

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simply OUTSTANDING---thanks for the post
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Mr John,
I have certainly enjoyed your pics. They are by far the best I've ever seen. I applaud your discretion and determination. All are museum quality and beyond impressive.
You have made me a believer, some guns are never meant to be fired. I would hope at somepoint to see a gun such as what you have in the Smithsonian.
I'm in awe, and congratulations.
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New in the box Colt 1953 Experimental " Model D Lightweight revolver " Sent to Joseph Lorch Washington DC. Paid for by the Arms Engineering Expense. Lorch was famous for getting special guns from Colt to high ranking political officials and military personal among other covert things. This is the only example know to exist and it is still new in the box. Factory letter, and mechanically typed work order hang tang with dates and specs. Note the factory full checkered grips on a D frame, these were never put into production but the style made their way to the larger Colt frames in 1954. This one does belong in a museum.

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Well, what an impressive wave of perfect firearms. A little something for everyone here, look at that case hardening on the pocket colt. Everything that came with a target, has it. How do you even value these for insurance purposes? It's like putting a value on an original 5 mi, bubble wrapped 1970 Chevelle 454 LS6...

My humble request. More pre war K22s John. Thanks!!!

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47 or 48 gun as I recall,,Early post war transition Colt 1911 .38 Super new in its original box, tough gun to locate in high condition much less new in the box.
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New in box Smith and Wesson Nickel Victory in original serial numbered craft box. I am thinking they made 196 of these. Wonder how many are left 100% NIB ?

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How many 17-1's do you see and how many have you ever seen 100% new in the box. Tough gun to find. GEM NIB.



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Old 09-17-2018, 08:23 PM
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NIB Bug screw pre 42



Nothing too exciting, but its new.
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I don’t even have words for what I just saw. Wow and awesome and beautiful are three that come to mind! Thank you for sharing and giving us a trip back in time!!


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Spectacular! Got any rifles?
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New in the box 1950 4.5 Colt Woodsman Match Target test target, grip adapters , original colt screwdriver. Best most complete example I have ever encountered and its perfect. Note the staple, I had to see what was in the envelope, first person to see it I guess. I replaced it back as it was without harming the envelope.


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Honestly? This is hard for me to comprehend!


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3 NIB pre 27's 3.5 inch,,



Bonus pic,, all NIB. 27-1 on the bottom, Factory with smooth rosewoods. Class A 27-2 five inchers,, REG Mag on top for good measure. then assorted NIB pre 27's

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New in the box Colt post war .22 official police. Rare test targeted fixed sight gun.

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Old 09-17-2018, 08:44 PM
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Looks like someone bought a Colt collector's dream collection.


Any SAA's?

I did,,, . One at the time. Blood sweat and tears,
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