I have been oogling over a Colt's Frontier Six Shooter that I need assistance putting a value on. It is a 4-3/4" barrel, Bisley grip, that appears to have been converted in the 50s (based on sights) to a 44 sp with "Micro" front and adjustable rear sights. Serial is in the 283xxx range. The gun has been refinished in all blue, but the polish and bluing were done very well and all edges and stampings remain crisp. It has the original rubber grips. The cylinder is definitely a replacement, but is Colt's. Lock up and trigger is excellent. Overall it appears to a very well done conversion and remains in about 99% condition as re-done.
I really like it. I like 1st gen Colts. 44 special is my caliber. I like the original conversions. When I hold it and point it I can't help but think of Elmer Keith.
So, to the point. The seller is willing to sell, but each time I look at it he says "make an offer" and hasn't given me any indication of where the offer needs to be. I want to, and I think he'll be reasonable, but I can't even figure out where to start. Is this a $500 wreck or a $2,000 jewel?
HELP PLEASE!! Any advise, comments, experience is greatly appreciated.
(...and no, I don't have any pictures, but I will if y'all help me get it in my safe
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TIA