lamnia, Your Grandfathers 38 Super, depending on condition, probaly has more collector value then hunting value, even though the caliber was used to great effect
in the hunting fields. Find out what its worth. James
I agree, the colt's are bringing a good penny on today's market, but I wouldn't part with mine for any reason. Just like my P38. I guess you could call them "gun safe queens", but I wouldn't have it any other way..
depends on the Colt, you would be surprised at how many aren't worth very much at all. I have a police protective in 38 SW I took in trade for doing a muzzle brake and alot of the earlier DA's in the service weapon catagory are the same. The two I'm getting are a 1903 (this is the auto version, prerunner to the 1911) in excellent condition which booked for 5k a few years ago and a and a new service in 38-40 which books for about 2k if I remember correctly.
There is alot of history in the old Colts though so regardless of it's monetary value just take care of it and you'll be able to continue to pass it on down the line.