S&W Model 521 ..22 Mag
First post, so as they say here goes-nothing.
Friend gave me this pistol,it was his fathers,he thinks it's 1970's age.
Sorry no photos, I will post once I get a chance and learn how.
I want to give/pay him something for it,he is not a gun owner and feels it better he not have it in the home.
I took it to a local range and the RSO there told me around 400 dollars, very good condition,is how he graded it out.
Anyone confirm -or have a ballpark idea on the number, is there something special here I'm not aware of, just seemed pretty steep.
Thanks for your help.
Raven 3
Friend gave me this pistol,it was his fathers,he thinks it's 1970's age.
Sorry no photos, I will post once I get a chance and learn how.
I want to give/pay him something for it,he is not a gun owner and feels it better he not have it in the home.
I took it to a local range and the RSO there told me around 400 dollars, very good condition,is how he graded it out.
Anyone confirm -or have a ballpark idea on the number, is there something special here I'm not aware of, just seemed pretty steep.
Thanks for your help.
Raven 3
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I don't know of a model 521, a 1970s S&W .22 Magnum J frame is a Model 51. I would give $400 for a nice one. 0 -
More then likely the revolver is a Model 51, like this one. Not a commonly found Smith. Quite likely well worth the price quoted, if factory original in Very Good or better condition.
EDIT #1, A factory nickeled Model 51 would be worth a substantial amount more then one of the plain vanilla blued ones. If you could give us a partial serial number including the letter prefix if any, might be able to get a reasonably accurate DOM.
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Someone else please educate me if I'm just ignorant here, but I've never heard of a model 521.
Like any other gun, exact value is going to depend on condition, and desirability.
The classic medium frame blued steel Smith and Wesson .22 magnum revolver is the model 48. If this is what you have, and its in 98% shape, showing minimal wear from ordinary use, and, and has the most common 4" bbl, it should be worth about $500 or so. If it has a good amount of visible wear (what your ranger officer calls "very good"), $400 may not be too far off the mark.
Smith and Wesson model 51, is similar, but built on the smaller frame. That one is somewhat rarer and should be worth about $100 more than the model 48, give or take.
If you can post some pictures, that would really help identify both the model and help estimate a good value. Instructions on how to do that can be found at the "sticky" on the top of the "ask the experts" thread.0 -
My bad, eyes are not as sharp as I thought,yes it is a model 51.
The photo,matches perfect,this one is Stainless Finish instead of Blue Finish.
Much appreciated, rufe-snow (Photos) and all that responded.
I will learn how to put photos up and go get my eyes checked.
Hopefully I can contribute in the future.
I am just getting serious on collecting,presently I have ,I think a nice collection of guns, yes in a gun safe,but lack the knowledge of putting them together and into a true Collection.
This is an excellent forum,I have been attempting to find one I believe this is it,and that allows new collectors to gain information and the response time was outstanding.
Thanks again
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If it truly has a stainless finish, its a model "651".
If you are lucky enough to have a nickel-plated version of the model 51 (rather than a stainless one) that's a nice collectors piece and you can add another $100 or so to the value.0 -
quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
If it truly has a stainless finish, its a model "651".
If you are lucky enough to have a nickel-plated version of the model 51 (rather than a stainless one) that's a nice collectors piece and you can add another $100 or so to the value.0 -
I'm still getting use to this, it is a 651.
I will learn to post photos,it was pointed out earlier to me to do so I can get instructions from the sticky notes, I reviewed quickly, since I am in a time pinch at the moment -I will post the photos later this week, in order first to make sure ,or get feed back and be sure I have a Stainless 651.
The model number is on the left side,when you open the cylinder, right in the grove and it is going to be a challenge to light that area up -I think ,but I'll see. Unfortunately I do not have the box or any supporting papers ,just the gun.
From what I have gained from your information it sounds like a nice piece for a collection and I will certainly let my friend know the value,try to give him something for it.
Once I post the photos, I'm sure the group on this site will be able to let me know for sure what I have,thanks to all.
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If your eyesight is so poor that you can't discern the difference between 521, 51 & 651? You best keep the Smith locked in your safe far from any ammunition. Until you get your eyes attended to medically, or a much stronger optical prescription. 0 -
The best I can tell it looks like 5 5 X 8 3,then under that is capital A,what looks like 21.......there are a couple of marks above these two digits after the A,right above what I think is 21.
I will post photos tomorrow.
Best I can do right now.
Thanks.
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quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
If your eyesight is so poor that you can't discern the difference between 521, 51 & 651? You best keep the Smith locked in your safe far from any ammunition. Until you get your eyes attended to medically, or a much stronger optical prescription.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Raven 3
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
If your eyesight is so poor that you can't discern the difference between 521, 51 & 651? You best keep the Smith locked in your safe far from any ammunition. Until you get your eyes attended to medically, or a much stronger optical prescription.0 -
My eyesight is not that bad, rufe-snow,the gun looks like the first photo you put up.
I went back and checked the model number and just failed to post the correct/complete model number - which is 651 ( not just 51 ) - your second photo -which appears to be of a Luger type gun looks nothing like the the gun in your first photo,the blue finished model.
Obviously,I need to be more prudent in my posting and photos -certainly will communicate better than my attempts with words in this case.
I previously responded to an EDIT( in red letters) that was posted on your post,and it was asking for a serial # even - if a partial one which I attempted to extract and have posted.
I am going to post the photos today. Until then to be sure I will keep the gun in the safe away from any ammo.
I can't interpret your last remarks as being helpful ,maybe you are just having a poke at jest or suggesting I'm Mr, Magoo?
I believe I stated I was new at this. So I'll take it as lesson learned,photos with questions when possible would benefit a better opportunity for "experts" to assist in answering questions. I think I get it,wilco.
Thanks
Raven 30
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