Archive Letters can finally provide descriptive details about custom engraving and other special features that will ensure the value of the firearm for future generations to treasure.
COLT ARCHIVE SERVICES PRICE LIST (WWW.COLTSMFG.COM/CMCI/HISTORICAL.ASP)
Prices and specifications are current as of April of 2006 and are subject to change without notice.
PERCUSSION MODELS
• $300.00 - 1851 Navy (98,000 to 132,000), 1861 Navy (1 to 12,000) and 1860 Army Revolvers (1 to 140,000). Records are only available on these models within the specified serial number ranges as noted above.
• $200.00 – Some 1849 Pocket Revolvers are available – call prior to ordering (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
MODEL 1871 TO 1872 OPEN TOP REVOLVER
• $200.00 (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 RIMFIRE
• $200.00 (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
REVOLVERS
• $75.00 – Agent, Army Special, Anaconda, Banker’s Special, Border Patrol (c. 1970), Cobra, Commando, Courier, Cowboy, Deringer (4th Model), Lord & Lady Deringer, Detective Special, DS II, Diamondback, Frontier Scout, King Cobra, Marshal, New Frontier .22, Officer’s Model, Officer’s Model Match, Official Police, Pequano, Pocket Positive, Police Positive, Police Positive Special, Python, Peacemaker .22, Three-fifty-seven Magnum, Trooper, Reproduction Black Powder models (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
• $100.00 – Aircrewman, Bisley, Border Patrol (c. 1952), Camp Perry, Marine Corps Model, 1889 Navy, New Army, New Line, New Navy, New Pocket, New Police, New Service, New House, New Frontier SAA, Open Top Pocket, Shooting Master, Single Action Army, 1877 Double Action, 1878 Double Action (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
PISTOLS
• $75.00 – Ace, 38AMU Kit, Challenger, .45-22 Conversion Units, Colt .22 Auto, Government Model .380s, Huntsman, Jr. Colt, Match Target, Mustang .380s, 1903 Pocket Hammer (.38), 1903 Pocket Hammerless (.32), Pony .380 Series 90, Targetsman, Woodsman (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
• $100.00 – All American, .38 AMU Automatic Pistol, .22-45 Conversion Units, Combat Elite, Commander models, Delta Elites, Double Eagles, Gold Cup, Government Model, National Match, Officer’s ACP, .38 Super & Super Match, .38 Special Kit, 1900 Automatic, CZ-40, 1902 Military & Sporting, 1905 Automatic, 1911 & 1911A1 Automatics, M1991A1 Automatics
RIFLES
• $75.00 – Colteer, Courier, Coltsman Bolt Action, Stagecoach
• $100.00 – AR-15 Sporter, Burgess Model, Sharps Rifle (limited records), Lightning Rifles (limited records), Sauer (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
SHOTGUNS
• $100.00 – 1878 Hammer, 1883 Hammerless (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
SPECIAL EDITIONS
• $100.00 (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
COMMEMORATIVES
• $100.00 (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
NOTES
About Premium Pricing: This pricing is added to the base price of the letter when the following special features are noted:
• Standard engraving – $100.00
• Expert engraving – $125.00
• Master engraving, no gold inlays – $150.00
• Gold inlays with scroll engraving quoted individually
• Unique shipping destination – cost as follows:
o Company Executives – add $50.00
o Buffalo Bill, Bat Masterson, etc. – add $200.00
o Colt family members – add $100.00
o Retype Service: A previously prepared Colt historical letter can be submitted for verification and reissued in the current owner’s name – $35.00
o Retypes for custom engraved firearms – $50.00
ARCHIVE PHONE SERVICE
This premium service enables our customers to obtain all the pertinent information on 1st Generation Single Actions up to the 343,000 serial number range over the phone. This does not include the Bisley Model. A historical document containing the information will follow within two to three weeks. A MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card is required as a method of payment for this service. This expedited service is also offered on the 2nd Generation Single Actions. However, we require one day to process these requests.
• 1st Generation Single Action Army Phone Service: $150.00 – up to serial range of 343,000 (see Premium Pricing for additional charges)
• Expedited Phone Service – applies to all other models – Standard letter fee plus additional $100.00: Requires three days to process (see Premium Pricing for additional charges )
• Dates of Manufacture – $25.00
• Identification Service – $50.00: This service provides novice collectors and customers with identification and general information on a specific firearm
• Memorabilia Identification Service - $25.00: This provides novice collectors and customers with identification and general information and approximate value on a specific Colt memorabilia item
DISCOUNTS
A 10% discount will be given to all members of the Colt Collector’s Association. (This discount may not be combined with quantity discounts.)
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS:
• Requests for 5-10 historical documents qualify for a 10% discount
• Requests for 11-20 historical documents qualify for a 15% discount
• Requests for more than 20 historical documents qualify for a 20% discount
