What is the value of a Colt Super 38 automatic serial 409?

Answer 1

The serial dates the pistol to the first year of production which will increase value. At the Reno gun show in August prices for the pre-World War II Colt Supers ranged from $3000 to $5000 depending on condiition and whether the original box was present. Randy Bessler had serial number 1 for sale for $$29,995. Someone discovered that the slide was not serial numbered to the gun, and he may have dropped his price. I would expect a gun in 98% or better condition to sell for up to $5000, but the price is going to drop into the $3000 to $4000 range when conditon falls below 98%. J. L. Lyon