Value of snub nose 38 special
My uncle was recently placed in a nursing facility, and while cleaning out his house we found a Smith & Wesson nickel plated snub nose 38 special. Someone is interested in buying it, but we have no idea at all of it's value. The number on the bottom of the gun is D323632. Can anyone help with this?
Thanks so much.
Thanks so much.
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Pictures would be a big help for us to ID your pistols model number . Other then that does the barrel tip down to load and unload or does the cylinder open up from the side? 0 -
dilan555,
Welcome to the GB forums!
From the limited info. provided;
your gun was manuf. in 1970
is either a M10 or a M12
either round or square butt
could be 2", 2 1/2", or 3" barrel, heavy or tapered profile
may be marked as part of a special order
Open the crane (swing out the cylinder) and look for the model number stamped inside on the frame. It is probably either M10-5 or M12-2. Measure the barrel from the forward face of the cylinder to the muzzle end. Check for any markings or letters stamped or engraved especially on the side plate (right side of frame above & forward of the grips) & on the back strap.
Without further info. & an accurate grade of condition, a price guess would be $200 to $500 with a possible small premium for short barrel & nickel finish.
Jim0 -
I couldn't get a picture on here, but the cylinder pops out from the side. The handle has wood on the sides with an area that is crosshatched. Under the cylinder it says
MADE IN U.S.A.
MARCAS REGISTRADAS
SMITH & WESSON
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
There is a round brass emblem embedded near the top of the handle that has a W in it.
The barrel is 1 1/4 inches long and has 38 S & W. SPL.
On the body of the gun, behind the cylinder it has a trademark symbol stamped into the metal.0 -
Model number 10-6 0 -
dilan555,
Exc $350
VG $300
Good $200
It is hard to fix a value for one specific piece without being able to see it. The above values are a guess & to be sure would take a hands-on evaluation.
EDIT: The "used" market has about 3 price scales. There is often as high as 50% difference from the top to the bottom scale for the exact same gun in the same town.
#1) what one expects to pay at a dealer's store - it includes
follow-up service + peace of mind from buying 'stolen' merchendise.
#2) private sales, face to face among non-dealers.
#3) sales to a dealer or consignment sales after fees are paid.
When someone asks for a price quote, you must take into consideration their intended use of that estimate.
Jim0 -
Thank you so much for your help! This at least gives us some idea. 0 -
in my opinion,it would have to almost be a junker to only be worth two hundred dollars.any decent smith snubby will bring three hundred quite easily.
can you ask your uncle how often it was fired,etc?0 -
In my part of the country I would add $50 to each of Cussedemguns listed values. 0 -
Don't take (in a face to face sale) less than $300. Start at $325 and come down to the base price, etc. That allows for two things:
1. If the sale is accomplished, the buyer is happy (knows he's not paying too much)
2. You will feel as if you got a fair market price for the gun
(Print this entire string, bring it with you, so you can use it to "make your point").
Best, Joe0 -
Unfortunately, my uncle has advancing Alzheimers. When I showed him the gun and asked about it, he wanted to know who's it was. It does look to be in good shape, no scrapes, scratches or dings. The grip shows little to no wear.
I appreciate all your help, my uncle isn't a man of means so I'm trying to get as much as I can to help pay his expenses.0
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