Colt officers model revolver

**HoocH** · October 22nd, 2009, 10:12 AM

I was wondering if anyone can help me with some info on my father's Colt officers model 22 revolver. I would like to figure out how old it is and maybe a value range. Its in great condition just needs cleaned up and reblued. I have found many online just like it selling for $700-1100. I'm cleaning it up for my father and just deceided to look it up and I was surprized to see how much they were goin for. My father had no clue, he just thought it was an old peice of junk. So if anyone can help me, it is much appreciated.

**knight0334** · October 22nd, 2009, 03:14 PM

We'll need a serial number(partial) and pictures..

**RoyJackson** · October 22nd, 2009, 06:20 PM

At $700 or more, you're probably seeing the asking price, not the selling price (figure $250-$450, realistically).

**HoocH** · October 22nd, 2009, 08:29 PM

serial # 175xx with the letter "P" under it. Stamp in barrel "Colt officers model .22 long rifle".

pic is attached

**brian** · October 22nd, 2009, 08:34 PM

refinishing it, will kill the value.
leave the original finish..or what's left of it be.

**levib** · October 22nd, 2009, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by brian

refinishing it, will kill the value.
leave the original finish..or what's left of it be.

+1, antique guns are one of those things refinishing hurts the value. Not sure if this qualifies as an antique, though. Sorry, can't help with the date.