Getting a decent Colt revolver for that price is uncommon in my area these days. A Detective in nickel with some character at that price is a good buy as far as I'm concerned...I know you will hear from people who will want to tell you they bought the same thing last year for fifty bucks...I really like it and think you got a good buy on a nice old Colt. I would be happy to buy one like that for that price.