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3/30/2013 5:12:40 PM EDT
Guys and gals I have a Colt Argentina model 1927 that I can not seem to get a true value on. This is the DGFN FMAP. Serial # is 25xxx stainless with a ported barrel. I attached a link to look at and any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff390/stewd100/Colt2.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff390/stewd100/Colt1.jpg
3/30/2013 5:24:29 PM EDT
[#1]
These were built before the common use of stainless steel in firearms.   That looks like a chrome plated finish.   The sights, trigger, bushing, and grips (at least) are not original to the gun.

Unaltered examples in good condition usually go for around $500.   From the photos, I would have a hard time paying that much for that gun, unless I could go through it to make sure it didn't have any amateur modifications such as a feed ramp polish, unsafe trigger job, etc.    Depending on the quality of the finish (prep work and whether it was done by a reputable shop), it could add up to $100-150 to the value.  

3/30/2013 5:34:47 PM EDT
[#2]
It could be in the white finish (bare metal) If you got it cheap I would have Thor (a member here) rust blue it.
3/30/2013 5:56:24 PM EDT
[#3]
I would say that would sell for $400-600 on a gun board or armslist.  The ported barrel, sights, and plated finish all subtract from the value, and I personally wouldn't pay more than $400 for it even if I could thoroughly inspect it.