Have a chance to pick up a 1934 Pre War 38-44 in original box with factory letter. The gun is as new and may be unfired. Values seem to be all over the board, blue book $2400, SCSW $2800, sold on gun broker $1700. What’s this thing worth!!! Oh, it’s a 5 inch

I think you'd be getting a bargain. JMHO

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Randy
Provenance nerd

Oh, it’s a 5 inch[/QUOTE]

Does the letter state that it shipped as a 5 inch?

Yes it does, July 1934

Not sure what it is worth but as described a LOT more than $1700. Pictures please.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Don’t have pics now, but will get some

$2500 is realistic. Good luck....hope you can make a deal and bring it home.

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Mike H

Bonnie has had it for a long time. I’ve definitely given it some serious consideration. Offered $1500 last week, but got shot down. Nice piece

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213th FBINA

Since the exact model name was not mentioned, I must ask: Is this revolver a Heavy Duty or an Outdoorsman? Both were possible in 1934, but the adjustable sights of the Outdoorsman would make it worth a boatload more than the asking price if it was so configured when it left the factory.

Either way, would you be willing to let us know the serial number?

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David Wilson

With a five inch barrel, one would assume it's a Heavy Duty. But if by chance it should just happen to be a five inch Outdoorsman...

Well, you know...

Mark

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