value of S & W

1954pak_rat

April 12, 2016 16:50

I HAVE A S & W MODEL NO. 1 THIRD TYPE WITH THE SPRING LOADED BARREL CATCH IN 70% OR BETTER CONDITION. I BELIEVE THE BORE HAS NO PITTING ALONG WITH THE CYLINDER FOR IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S LEAD RESIDUE WHICH IS A LITTLE CAKED IN. DOES Anyone know it's value. I DO NOT SEE DINGS OR SCRATCHES ON THE GRIPS ONLY A FEW MINOR SUPERFICIAL ONES AND THE GRIPS ARE ROUND NOT A FLAT BOTTOM.

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  charliemeyer007

  April 12, 2016 21:17

  Post some good clear well lit pic's. Do advanced search on completed auction to see actual selling prices.
  
  Pic posting instructions.
  http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294

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  rufe-snow

  April 13, 2016 16:08

  The late Norm Flayderman in his "Guide"/collectors bible. Values them at between $225 & $1,500. Depending on barrel length and condition.
  
  As over 130,000 were made, in total between 1868 and 1881. There not especially rare. Only the ones with the 2 11/16 barrel, in excellent condition. Likely would have top collectors value.

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  mnrivrat48

  April 21, 2016 00:25

  I sold one last year that was all original and in good working order. Probably in the 50% finish range. It brought about $175 .
  
  Without a good look at yours my estimate would be $200 to $250.
  
  They are not rare.

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