1927 Smith and Wesson 32 Auto CTG pistol value

fiawol

November 15, 2009 18:08

Question on opinions of value of this old pistol....

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It was my great uncle's, he used it as part of his security guard duties in the late 20's-early 30's. In researching it online, I find that they only made 957 of this model from 1924-1927, and this is near the end of the run (serial #842). I found a closed gun auction with a $2500 asking price (no bids) and a Texas gun seller with a $3500 asking price for a near mint one in the origial shipping box. This is an obviously used (but not abused) gun, it also has the original shipping box, and 2 original magazines. I shot it for the first time in 20-25 years this past weekend, and everything is still working fine on it. Not sure if I'm looking to sell or keep it, but wanting at least an idea of value/collectability. Thanks for any info.

D.

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  rufe-snow

  November 15, 2009 19:51

  I would hold on to it until things turn around, economy wise. My WAG is that it would be a $800 to $1200 item, if factory original. Your photos aren't the best, so it's hard get a absolute handle on the originality of the finish.

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  dcs shooters

  November 16, 2009 05:39

  Your gun is the type two. In the condition shown in the pictures, the value is $1000-1400.

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