Thread: Value of 39-2
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Old 05-16-2018, 04:43 PM
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That dealer is either wildly misinformed or he is looking for a sucker. As you are a revolver guy, consider that a 39-2 has a similar few traits as a Model 10 or a 28-2 -- both are totally fantastic revolvers of amazing utility and also of large historical significance BUT were produced in tremendous volume, so they are almost always bargains... their true value is as a fantastic shooter.

They produced nearly 400,000 of the 39-2 pistol, for one example to sell at $1,200 would need some very significant reason -- and proven for sure with a factory letter.

If the pistol he's offering is dead mint, appearing unused/NIB/mint and the box is in mint shape, it likely still tops out under a thousand unless he is some extremely well-known and highly respected dealer.

$1,200 is soooo lofty that it actually makes me wonder if he has some story that he's attempting to sell with it. If you visit him again, please ask and also find out condition. It needs to be museum quality.
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