Rather scarce Colt New Service stocks found at local show

[Wyatt Burp]

I was at a gun show a mile from my house and it was a bust, except one guy had the stuff I, and most everyone here are into. Various old sixgun parts and grips. I took pictures of them front and back, rushed home, posted them on Colt Forum, and was immediately urged, I mean told to go get them now! They are fleur-dis-li style for a post 1926 New Service Target Model. But could have been special ordered for this 1930 .45 Colt, I suppose.That repro newspaper is also 1930. Price was two hundred bucks.

 

[bigmtnman]

Those grips, that condition, that price ....... STOLE 'EM !!

 

[.455_Hunter]

Very nice!

Neither of my New Services are worthy of such excellence.

 

[DWalt]

About any old Colt grips will bring significant sums. Even the old black hard rubber ones. Even Coltwood grips.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

About any old Colt grips will bring significant sums. Even the old black hard rubber ones. Even Coltwood grips.

Was there a wood shortage in the seven or so years after WW2? My 1952 Cobra had those "Coltwood" grips on it and the gun now has stags. But the originals are stored away of course. They were so cheap they weren't even solid plastic but hollow. That vender did have some but I didn't notice the price. They are essential for someone making their old Colt look original, though.

 

[DWalt]

Was there a wood shortage in the seven or so years after WW2? My 1952 Cobra had those "Coltwood" grips on it and the gun now has stags. But the originals are stored away of course. They were so cheap they weren't even solid plastic but hollow. That vender did have some but I didn't notice the price. They are essential for someone making their old Colt look original, though.

I do not know chapter and verse about the history and composition of Coltwood. About all I know is that the WWII Colt Commando revolvers used them first, and their use continued on at least some Colt- manufactured handguns into the mid-1950s, when Colt returned to using wood grips. I have no idea what type (or types) of plastic Coltwood grips were made of. The plastic grips used on WWII production .45 M1911A1 pistols are not considered to be Coltwood. Rather they came from various plastic molding companies other than Colt and were used by all M1911A1 makers. I do know from personal experience that original Coltwood grips are in demand and no one is giving them away. I once traded a perfect condition pair of Coltwood grips made for a Detective Special for a perfect late 1950s pair of Colt wooden grips. It was an even trade and the other party was overjoyed to get the Coltwood grips as he had been unable to find any.

 

[schutz5]

Very attractive stocks.

Do you have a Colt for those?

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Very attractive stocks.

Do you have a Colt for those?

The nickel 1930 New Service .45 Colt they are on is mine. I could really use the money and sell the grips but they are perfectly contemporary to the gun being made in this form in 1926. I lettered the gun twice but Colt could find no info on it. So the originality of the finish can never be proven original or a refinish.

 

[CH4]

It's those kinda finds, that make the hunt worthwhile. This past saturday, I visited the weekly VFW swap meet. Due to low vendor turn out, I visited a booth that I usually avoid because of his crazy high prices and he usually has nothing but junk. I was shocked to find a cherry S&W holster for the 624 on his table. It was marked $30, so in proper swap meet etiquette I offered $20. My offer was immediately accepted. A few tables a way I found a Galco Miami Classic shoulder rig for the Glock 26, etc., which I had been looking for but didn't want to pay $200+. This one looked to be as new for $39. Still smiling.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

It's those kinda finds, that make the hunt worthwhile. This past saturday, I visited the weekly VFW swap meet. Due to low vendor turn out, I visited a booth that I usually avoid because of his crazy high prices and he usually has nothing but junk. I was shocked to find a cherry S&W holster for 624 on his table. It was marked $30, so in proper swap meet etiquette, I offered $20 and he immediately accepted. A few tables a way I found a Galco Miami Classic shoulder rig for Glock 26, etc., which I had been looking for but didn't want to pay $200. This one looked to be as new for $39. Still smiling.

And you even have the not so common gun for that particular holster which makes it even more of a destiny for you to encounter it.

 

[CH4]

And you even have the not no common gun for that particular holster which makes it even more of a destiny for you to encounter it.

LOL
And I found the gun (3" 24-3) last Valentine's Day at the Vegas Bass Pro for $783, after my vet discount.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

LOL
And I found the gun (3" 24-3) last Valentine's Day at the Vegas Bass Pro for $783, after my vet discount.

That's a crazy price. I have the 4" and 6 1/2" but missed the boat on the LHorton model.

 

[Model19man]

I was at a gun show a mile from my house and it was a bust, except one guy had the stuff I, and most everyone here are into.

And this is why I continue to go to gun shows. Chances are I won't find anything. But I will stay up on current prices. Perhaps, once a year, I will find something I need at a price I can afford.

 

[Drm50]

I have found that heirs are dragging their loot into shows. They almost always have price on guys at top price in Blue Book, condition doesn't mean jack to them. On the other hand the "smalls" they bring in could hold a few treasures. There are a lot of sleeper type things like grips, sights, etc that get sold in misc boxes for chump change.