Colt 2nd Gen Sig Series 1851 Navy

[middletownbob]

hi guys, my LGS has an 1851 Navy and 1860 Army NIB and i like the 1851 over the Army...thinking about trading my Browning BAR 30-06 B&L 3x9 scope Belgium Made for one...does this seem like an equal or offset trade, i dont  really know what the Browning is worth, i use my Mossberg 20 slug gun to hunt in CT, on State land..dont really use the rifle any more..thoughts?

[Hair Trigger Jim]

Prices vary on the BAR depending on condition, grade, etc, but the rifle without the scope may be worth as much or more than a NIB 2nd Gen.  Also, the Signature Series guns are 3rd Gen, not 2nd Gen, and are generally worth less.  So be sure which one you're getting before deciding on a price.
Either way, I'd try to get some cash in that trade.

[middletownbob]

thank you Jim, great advice, you are right, 3rd Gen, thats kind of what i was thinking....Bob

[Coffinmaker]

  Hey BOB 

Well actually NO!!  The "Signature Series" were a "last gasp" of percussion guns made to capture Colt nostalgia.  Built from "in the white" Italian parts (Uberti mostly and some ASM), finished and assembled here.  They weren't all that good and Colt refused to letter them.  They suffer the same short comings of ALL Uberti built Percussions.  Short Arbor Syndrome, Timing problems, etc.  The guns mostly look good but that's about it.  When seen for sale, usually grossly overpriced and hyped as collector fodder.  I would personally not purchase nor trade for them at all.

[middletownbob]

so is the BAR better to keep or is it worth trading for both but not one,from what im reading maybe your saying to leave the deal alone? i do think they over priced...thanks Coffinmaker Bob

[Major 2]

I would not make that trade for both, either!
Don't do it, a blunder that reeks of remorse.

[Coffinmaker]

  PLUS ONE for MAJOR 2 - ABSOLUTELY!!

NOT a wise investment at all.  If you want to move the BAR along, you are much further ahead to sell it outright and pocket the proceeds.  The work necessary to make Signature Series "playable" is actually a lot.  If you can't do it yourself, you're talking several hundred bucks PER GUN to someone who really understands Uberti Percussion Guns and is equipped to do the work.  My best suggestion is to RUN AWAY.  Don't walk, RUN!!

[middletownbob]

ok, agreed guys,convinced and i would have remorse....glad i asked before making a mistake! Bob