22 short

birtman

August 16, 2009 16:16

I just got a smith & wesson 22 short seven shot. it a tip up . I think it is one of the first one's made ss # is 803. trying to find out a general value. It is neat but not something I collect.

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  badsbsnf81

  August 16, 2009 16:24

  SN makes it a Model Number One; 1st issue; second type. Depending on condition, up to 7K

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  cussedemgun

  August 16, 2009 21:16

  birtman,
  
  Your gun is a "Model 1, 3rd Issue" & from the ser#, was manuf. c-1868-1869
  
  There was a total of 131,163 made from 1868 to 1881. The bird's head butt & round ribbed barrel distinguish the 3rd Issue gun.
  
  Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson lists:
  
  Exc+ $1500
  Exc $600
  Fine $350
  VG $285
  Good $225
  
  NOTE! This gun was made to shoot BLACK POWDER ONLY!
  It is UNSAFE to use with any modern ammo!
  
  Jim

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  glabray

  August 17, 2009 13:55

  It's a 1st model, 3rd issue all right. Just a glance at the rounded, bird's head grip proves that. These early S&W tipups are becoming rather collectible, or at least they were before the recession pushed everything into a tizzy. Of the model 1s, the biggest prices go for the first issues.

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