Late 44 Flattop questions

[edwardyoung]

I've got a late 44 Flattop, sn 295xx, Oct, 62. From my limted research, it looks like it's just a few hundred from the last one. It's in excellent shape except for a little rash on the topstrap. It also has vintage XR3 stags on it. I know they're not factory, but at $13, they are probably as old as the gun. My annoying question concerns what the gun might be worth, as I may have to move it soon. Also, any idea what just the grips might be worth? I know these kinds of questions are annoying to some. Sorry, but I just need a ballpark. Thanks

 

[radicalrod]

Well the top strap sure hurts the guns value......hard to put an accurate price on it.....today's economics have also made it rather challenging to predict what a gun will sell for......the grips are nice and well worth the 13 dollar price just kidding.......put it on Gun Broker and start it at a penny......takes a little bit of courage but the market will decide what it is worth......make sure you list it in the RF auction section.....good luck with the sale....see ya RR.

 

[flatgate]

Interesting! I have a pair of "July '62" .44's and they both have XR3-RED grip frames.

Yeah, the s/n's are real close to each other....

The fact that your .44 is suffering from some Rust does indeed reduce the value. RR's approach may just be the way to find out what it's worth.

flatgate

 

[bigbore45colt]

I agree with the approach, it's just too tough to value it right now.

I have a pair of Nov 1962 shipped guns, also in the 295XX range, that have XR3 gripframes but also have an Aug 62 gun, s/n 292XX, that is an XR3-RED. Parts bin theory at it's best!!

BB45C

 

[Ale-8(1)]

And I have a Single-Six shipped in November of '62 with an XR3RED grip frame.

 

[edwardyoung]

Thanks for the replies. I don't have the courage for a penny auction, but I guess Gunbroker would be the best option. Thanks again

 

[bigbore45colt]

I would venture to guess that the gun is probably worth around $600 in today's tough market due to the pitting on the topstrap.

Just taking a look at gunbroker and what is selling and for how much will give you a good indication.

The grips should be worth $200-$250.

Unfortunately, you can probably get more by splitting them up than trying to sell the package. If it were me and I was going to sell it, I'd find a cheap set of XR3 grips, stick it on the gun, and sell it for $600. I'd either keep the stags for a different gun or stick them here on the forum, or Ebay, for $200.

Just my $0.02

BB5C

PS: I just realized that your gun is in the 295XX range. if you don't mind, could you PM/email me the full s/n. I'd like to see if it's consecutive to mine that are also in the 295XX range. Thanks.

 

[Sgt Garcia]

I would venture to guess that the gun is probably worth around $600 in today's tough market due to the pitting on the topstrap.

Just taking a look at gunbroker and what is selling and for how much will give you a good indication.

The grips should be worth $200-$250.

Unfortunately, you can probably get more by splitting them up than trying to sell the package. If it were me and I was going to sell it, I'd find a cheap set of XR3 grips, stick it on the gun, and sell it for $600. I'd either keep the stags for a different gun or stick them here on the forum, or Ebay, for $200.

Just my $0.02

BB5C

I think this pretty much nails it!

Dennis.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

I know this is off subject. But FWIW AlanHorton has a BKH-46 S/N 29033.
It has the XR-3RED grip frame on it. He bought it about 5 years ago from the original owner. So it is legit.
Jim