Colt New Service 44 Russian

[battle]

I know this is the wrong forum, but i value you guys expertise. This is on auction tomorrow and wanted your guys opinions on value, if original and refinished?
Thanks!

 

[arjay]

Hard to tell but the frame line above the trigger looks rounded from this angle,but the others look sharp.

 

[DCWilson]

That's an uncommon chambering for the New Service. I think the gun is refinished, which would bring its value down. An original .44 Russian New Service was offered for sale on an Internet site at about $1800 not too long ago, but I don't know if it sold. I would think this one might be fairly priced at about half that, but I'm not an expert. The fact that it has adjustable sights is a big plus and may boost its value.

You might post on the Colt forum if you haven't already. There are some very knowledgeable guys over there.

 

[ddixie884]

A new service target in .44 Russian & Special much like that one brought over $2000.00 on Gun Broker a coupla years ago. I Quit it at approx $1800.00.