Did I make a mistake passing on a flattop 44?

[firefiterjohn]

You got lucky that it was sill there! Congrats on getting that one. Two months , I picked up a super clean Blackhawk 3-screw .44 with serial number in the '147nn' range which dated back to 1959. It had come in that morrning and if I would have walked away it would have been gone.

BTW, you got a better deal that I did!

Enjoy yours!

 

[WAYNO]

Am I the only one who thinks a shooter-grade Flattop .44 is a $700 gun?

Regardless of the price, that is a wonderful gun to own. Many of my guns were not bargains, but they were guns I wanted. Little else mattered.

 

[RoninPA]

All that really matters is if YOU are happy with the price. I've bought guns (for my collection) that if I told others what I paid they probably would have said "You paid way too much for it" but I was happy with the price so I really don't care what others think.

 

[Bullthrower338]

All that really matters is if YOU are happy with the price. I've bought guns (for my collection) that if I told others what I paid they probably would have said "You paid way too much for it" but I was happy with the price so I really don't care what others think.

That is a fact! I have a Model 600 350 that I severely overpaid for but I wanted it and the other guy that wanted it and was bidding against me wasn't going to leave with it no matter what! Showed him! lol
I knew better than to walk on that 44, especially after the auctions ended and I didn't own that sexy Supergrade Winchester!
I was relieved it was still there!

 

[jmca]

There are a few that I kick myself for not buying. If it makes you feel warm and excited, buy it! Walking by, to go back later is a big mistake!

 

[MS86]

I paid a little more than I wanted to for an 80's vint NM Blackhawk 357 shooter but the fact of the matter is I could never find one for the price I paid at my LGS and the seller has a fantastic reputation. I would joyfully pay 700 for an old model flat top 44. Congratulations on your new acquisition!

 

[el caminero]

I thought Mama said that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth but no toothbrush?

Mammy said if ya hafta 'splain it, it aint a joke.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I picked up the 44 FT today, appears to be a 1962 model by the Serial Number. Seems to have an honest life of being carried and not shot much. Glad y'all talked me out of my mistake, dealer said he had a guy come in after it the morning I called and had him hold it for me. I'm happy with it!

 

[contender]

Excellent!!!!!!!!

 

[Bullthrower338]

Scored on a BH Hunter 45 Colt also, I've got a little polishing to do on it but overall I'm fine shape!

 

[el caminero]

"He who hesitates is lost"

 

[contender]

Dern TWO great guns!!!!!!!!! "Super" Sweet!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ethang]

there are guns I might walk on over $50... Unconverted Old Models are not one of them.. they are not making anymore of them.

 

[hittman]

Another to not pass on over small $$ is the OM 45s.
Especially the 4 5/8 models and convertibles.
Dern few of those than the 44 Flattops.

 

[el caminero]

"He who hesitates is lost"

"Dont think twice, it's all right"

 

[maxfam]

Here's my first Old Model Flattop. Picked it up about two weeks ago. I've got under $750 into it. About $15 was for the replacement rear sight blade. So now I'm going down the old model flattop hole.

 

[44Squatch]

I have found there is no shortage of enablers around here. Nice find, hope you post some pictures.

Well, it's fun spending the money of others

 

[rmc25]

Unfortunately you missed a good deal. A few days ago a 6 1/2 OM Super sold for $1506 on an auction site. Included box and a factory letter. AND it was converted. Got me to thinking that mine is unconverted and I have the box letter. Wonder it the buyer wants another one.