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Old 05-26-2020, 10:49 PM
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Interesting Necro thread, ...

Because about a month ago at my LGS, just as this pandemic stuff was peaking, two Old School S&W Magnums popped up on consignment sale, both brought in by the same owner.

One is a 'no-dash' blue Model 57 with 6" barrel. The other is a blue 29-2 also with a 6" barrel.

Both have their original grips, and each is sitting on the 'pre-owned' shelf in its own presentation box with factory paperwork, etc.

Condition-wise, the grips and blueing on the M57 are more worn than on the M29-2. IOW, the M29-2 looks to be in somewhat better shape, although the bores of both guns look really good.

So I'd rate the M57 at about 85%, and the M29-2 at 95%.

Owner wants $1600 for each gun, and he told the counter-guys to tell potential 'low ballers' 'to pound sand, 'cause I ain't budging.'

And that's basically what the counter guys have been telling folks who come in and look these revolvers over, and then ask if the owner 'is open to offers.' Price is fixed. Take it or leave it.

As of yesterday, they were both still on the shelf.

Whatcha think? $1600 way too high?
For lightly to moderately worn examples, even with the original boxes and contents, the quoted asking prices are "aspirational". Guess the seller is not in a hurry.
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