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Pre Mod27 357mag Value?
I have a chance to buy a 1954/55 357 mag, 5" bbl, whats a fair price? The condition is 95% +
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About a year ago I found a 5" .357 (1954) in excellent condition at a gun shop in N. Georgia for $1400 OTD. It is pretty much flawless but no box. I was happy with the purchase.
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I have a chance to buy a 1954/55 357 mag, 5" bbl, whats a fair price? The condition is 95% +
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What is the seller asking?...  ...Ben
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I traded for this one about seven years ago and valued it at $1500 at that time. Maybe 98% and grips SN matches the gun but no box/papers. One of my favorite 357s; wouldn't sell it but if I did would be looking for $2200- $2500. Those odder length pre-27s in excellent condition don't show up very often.
Now, 95% might be a different story. Much subjectivity in those percentage ratings though and your 95% might be my 98% but value drops quickly as condition drops. If I saw another even close to the condition of mine at $1500 I'd grab it too. Good luck.
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I got it home, nice piece for $900. Will try for a picture if the kid next door will help.
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You guys kill me on good deals on collectible guns at local gun/pawn shops. First of all I never see anything interesting, and in the rare event I do they want more than the top bid on Gunbroker.
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You did VERY well at $900 OP. Looking forward to pics
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Congratulations- you got a great deal on that one. As you probably know, 5" .357 Magnums (aka pre-Model 27s) are not rare but are very desirable. Many Forum members think that the 5" bbl models are the most balanced and aesthetically pleasing of all the S&Ws. 10+ years ago I bought this 6-1/2" .357 Magnum (s/n S140334, ca. 1955), about the same age as yours, from a local gun store for $545...I wouldn't take $1500 for it now. Enjoy!
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That's just sick and wrong!
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It was a toss up, 3 1/2" or the 5" .... not enough stashed to get both.
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I imagine a 95% 5” pre 27 would fetch $2000+.
About 3 years ago I picked up a 1953 3.5” pre 27 for $1000. I paid a lot more for my 3.5” 27-2s. She’s well loved.
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It was a toss up, 3 1/2" or the 5" .... not enough stashed to get both.
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In your scenario, I would have left with the 3.5 and a smile.
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I already had one, going on 35 years. didnt need another, but did get the smile......
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