Colts: Is this a good or bad trade?

[American1776]

I have the chance to get a Colt Trooper in 38 spl. 4 inch barrel, 98 percent condition.This one is an early model, with hammer mounted firing pin. I don't know the year, but it's got AMAZING trigger. I believe it's got the 'python' lockwork before they switched to the mk iii.

I was thinking of trading a Colt 1911 xse model for the Trooper. It would be pretty much a straight up trade.

I'm thinking the Colt 1911 is current production, so I can get another one whenever I please. An early model Trooper in this condition, not so common.

Should I do this?

Thanks.

[Dave_n]

Yes. The Colt revolver is beautifully made and functoinal, a 1911 is one that often has to be worked on! Dave_n

[R L Suehr]

The xse will cost you close to$900 to replace with a new one. I would figure $650-700 value if it is in nice shape on a straight sale. To me that seems a little high for a trooper. Maybe not for an early one, I just don't know what they are currently going for. If you really love the trooper then it might be worth it. I haven't seen one for sale recently around here. Xse's I can get any day of the week.

If it is really what you want then I don't think you would get beat up too bad on it either way. The value of the trooper will probably go up quicker than any series 80 gun imho.

[harold63]

I personally wouldn't have to give it a second thought...it's a bad trade, but I base that off of what I'd rather have in a shoot out. I don't really keep any safe queens or collector guns. As far as value one to the other, it's a C-note either way, so you're not going to go bankrupt if you make the trade.

[knight0334]

Get the revolver!

1911's are made every day. They have completely saturated the market and you'll never have a problem finding one.

The Trooper - hasn't been made in years and Colt has no plans to ever again make a double action revolver.

[Action Jackson]

I have the chance to get a Colt Trooper in 38 spl. 4 inch barrel, 98 percent condition.This one is an early model, with hammer mounted firing pin. I don't know the year, but it's got AMAZING trigger. I believe it's got the 'python' lockwork before they switched to the mk iii.

I was thinking of trading a Colt 1911 xse model for the Trooper. It would be pretty much a straight up trade.

I'm thinking the Colt 1911 is current production, so I can get another one whenever I please. An early model Trooper in this condition, not so common.

Should I do this?

Thanks.

Go for it. I have always been partial toward Colts and revolvers.

[American1776]

Thanks everyone. I made the trade. I even got money back on the deal. I'll be posting a thread on this Colt

[Hokkmike]

Thanks everyone. I made the trade. I even got money back on the deal. I'll be posting a thread on this Colt

Can't wait to see it. Congrats!

[harold63]

Thanks everyone. I made the trade. I even got money back on the deal. I'll be posting a thread on this Colt

Got $$ back?? That's a plus. Also, the dude on 'The Walking Dead' uses a revolver, so you should be GTG.

[American1776]

wasn't sure if I'd start a new thread or continue it. Here's the New-to-me Colt: http://forum.pafoa.org/pistols-41/27...-revolver.html