Colt NM value?

[Narragansett]

What is a 1963 Colt NM worth? I have not seen this in person, but it is described as wood, bore and finish all excellent. 45 caliber

Thanks

 

[s&wchad]

It looks like there's some thinning/edge wear near the front of the slide. One photo isn't enough to offer a value...

High condition post-war National Match pistols with the box and papers have been bringing $2500-$3000+ for some time. That one won't...

 

[Greyman50]

A 63 version will be Much Better than todays versions. Not knowing the asking price IMHO any$$ under $2K would be a Very good deal. All depends if you want to shoot it or just a safe King. I would shoot it as guess no box and paper work?

 

[Narragansett]

A 63 version will be Much Better than todays versions. Not knowing the asking price IMHO any$$ under $2K would be a Very good deal. All depends if you want to shoot it or just a safe King. I would shoot it as guess no box and paper work?

Gun only, no box or paperwork

 

[Fishinfool]

Provided the gun has no hidden flaws, and is all original, I would also feel comfortable at 2k. For me, it would be a high quality shooter, I am not a collector. I have a slightly newer early series 70 version with the collet bushing, and they are nice pistols.

Larry

 

[Fullmetaljacket]

I sold a high condition '65 vintage NM w/ box and papers etc., for $2500 and that was probably 8 - 10 years ago. $2k for the one in your pic seems about right. Sweet shooters.

 

[minconrevo]

The collet bushing will crack in a few thousand rounds, if the front of the slide isn't dead square. Just something of which to be aware.

 

[CH4]

I've seen cherry, Series 70 GCNM sans box going for $1500 to $2200, with Coltguard versions going for about $3K+. I imagine a cherry, pre series 70 example could bring more than $2k, if you find the right buyer.

 

[Rock185]

FWIW, The '60s Gold Cups didn't use the collet style barrel bushings.

 

[CH4]

FWIW, I've never had a problem with collet bushings breaking; however, they are easily replaced.

 

[chief38]

The gun range I frequent just sold two GCNM from the early -mid 1970's and they both went for $2500 - no box or paperwork. Yes, they were in excellent condition but not pristine.