S&W Model 29-2 8" and a mid 60's Colt Python for $3k. Both guns show a little holster wear but lock up tight and the barrels look good. Grips are original and in good shape. Both come with decent leather holsters.
I work part time at a pawn shop, only thing I can say is used colts bring a lot of $. As to specifics here, don't know.
Guys seem to be asking $3k+ for Pythons right now. Whether they're getting that or not isn't something I can tell you. The Model 29s I've seen anywhere from $500-1500 so I figure if I'm going wrong it's not too wrong. A buddy of mine needs some cash and this is the deal he's offering.
I'm totally lost on this and need some input from someone who either collects or knows a collector of S&W.
The model 29 I picked up is a 6.5", not a 8" and, after a ton of looking around, seems to be a 1962-1963 model. The prices I'm seeing are all over the place and by that I mean anywhere from $500 to $3000.
The finish is blued and roughly 90%. There's wear at the muzzle and cylinder. The grips are the "coke" style and there's a chip out at the butt. The Serial # is S228xxx. No box.
I'm totally lost on this and need some input from someone who either collects or knows a collector of S&W.
The model 29 I picked up is a 6.5", not a 8" and, after a ton of looking around, seems to be a 1962-1963 model. The prices I'm seeing are all over the place and by that I mean anywhere from $500 to $3000.
The finish is blued and roughly 90%. There's wear at the muzzle and cylinder. The grips are the "coke" style and there's a chip out at the butt. The Serial # is S228xxx. No box.
On November 28, 1961 S&W changed from the 4 screw (model 29-1) to a three screw model 29-2 in their N-frame series at serial number S227,149.
The only other change to this model number occurred in 1969 with serial number S333,454 when the "S" prefix was deleted. The new series of serial numbers then began with a "N".
Personally, if you are buying it as an investment, look into whether colt plans on re-introducing the Python. My sources say no but others have suggested yes. As for shooters, I would never pay that much because IMHO, Pythons are inferior to the same sized Smiths in terms of lock work and the trigger, you can buy a new 29 for under 1000-maybe less if you shop hard so 2 K for a snake -well I wouldn't but I buy stuff to compete with
I'm totally lost on this and need some input from someone who either collects or knows a collector of S&W.
The model 29 I picked up is a 6.5", not a 8" and, after a ton of looking around, seems to be a 1962-1963 model. The prices I'm seeing are all over the place and by that I mean anywhere from $500 to $3000.
The finish is blued and roughly 90%. There's wear at the muzzle and cylinder. The grips are the "coke" style and there's a chip out at the butt. The Serial # is S228xxx. No box.
Next question, I've got an offer to trade the Python for a Winchester Model 12 28ga. Haven't seen the shotgun yet but near as I can tell the model 12s are basically $500 guns. Am I missing something or does the relative rarity of the 28ga make it that much more valuable?
I deal in guns a lot. Based on your description of the firearms.. you are paying full retail for these guns at 3k.. at least in my opinion. I don't know the market in Arizona.. local markets can be different. Actually based on the condition you describe and no box.. you are probably paying MORE than real retail at 3k. Collectors generally want pristine 100% and boxes. You are simply not talking that early a firearm for condition and box not to matter to a collector.
Now its your buddy.. and so maybe you just want to help him out.. and that's fine. But I would expect that if you tried to unload these guns fast (to someone who would be looking to turn around and sell them) .. you would be looking at taking a loss of 1500 dollars or more. If you were willing to hang out for closer to retail.. you are might get your money back but I think you would likely take a loss of about 500 to 300. Hold onto them for 20 more years? Who knows.
Quite honestly.. from you posts.. I think you are in the gun market a bit.. and the fact that you are questioning it on the internet probably means that your gut is telling you its not a good deal. Just saying...
Thanks for the input. The Pythons I see at shows around here are tagged $3500 and, come Sunday, are usually still on the table. I've heard lower offers turned down so maybe the sellers are just hanging on until they get full pop. I haven't bothered looking at model 29s because I've never been in the market for one. Next show I'll pay a little more attention. I figured I was right around retail on them but I don't need to flip them. The shotgun offer came from a guy at the range and I'll be seeing him, and the gun, this weekend.
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