Value of a Colt model 89'

[Wild Ben Raymond]

Howdy! I'm asking this question here because NCOWS allows Self-Cockers or double action revolvers that are made before 1900. I'm looking at a Colt model 89' which is Colt's first revolver with a swing out cylinder. Whats the going price on one, in good working order and a good bore, but not much finish left, in .41 cal. Just interested in knowing.......Thanks!......WBR

[Wild Ben Raymond]

Yep! Ammo could be hard to come by and/or load for, be'in it's in 41 colt & thats with heel bullets too! He wants $300.00 for it, I was offering $275.00. It was a no deal for now. It was just an interesting peace, still might end up buy'in it. Thanks!.........WBR

[Black River Smith]

If you are intersted in the 41Colt, brass can be bought from Starline for about $45 - $60/100 (just don't remember exact price).  I priced it myself last year.

The bullet molds can be found on ebay sometimes but they can be pricey also ~$80 - 90


Black River Smith

[Wild Ben Raymond]

Howdy! Again, Its up in the air weather or not I want the darn thing & even if I do buy it, I don't thing I would shoot it much. I know I wouldn't shoot it in a match, that I'm certain of, unless the barrel is short enough to be classified as a pocket pistol. I haven't measured the barrel but it may be 4in. but, I don't think it's less than that. If I were reloading for it, I would probably have to use hollow-base bullets(Don't like heel bullets) & black-powder to expand the skirt to make it hit anything. I do have some load data from the book by Mike Venturino, "Shooting Colt Single Action" & its good to know where to get the brass. Untill I make a decision,thanks for the info........WBR

[Wymore Wrangler]

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