1933 Colt New Service 4.5"

[Randy Bohannon]

Having been a Colt fan for many years there are certain models of our favorite makers that we learn are must haves a.k.a 'Grail Gun". It is certainly different for ea. of us.Having lived in Buffalo for 10 years I have gotten to know the fine folks at The Sports Lure here in Buffalo pretty good.They have treated me in pretty good with nice deals over the years. 80% of my 50+ rifles/handguns have been handled through them or bought from them.
I stop in several times a week to look see or hanker around a bit and shoot the breeze. One of the employees comes up and says 'Dave just took in a nice Colt New Service 45'. We walk over and it's a very, very nice shooter grade 1933 Colt Service in .45 Colt, plenty of these to be had in 6 + " but the 4.5" is a rare bird. So here's one Buffalo WY, I do bit research with the boys over on the Colt forum. Every one said how come you haven't bought it ? So I bought it, I was there when they opened and gave them what they had on the tag. Dave the owner say's if I didn't buy it he was raising the price $200.I have always sought the best years and models in shooter to almost collector grade with a few collector grade,this one is my pinnacle. Thought I would share
Thanks for looking