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06-02-2009, 09:41 PM
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I've been looking at a 3 inch model 36 square butt that dealer states was made in 1959. It's in mint condition and the price is $730 before tax. Is this a good price or no?
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06-02-2009, 09:54 PM
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I would pass, as I think he is about $200 too high.
I just bought one less than mint for $325 from 68
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06-02-2009, 10:43 PM
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On the one hand I like that price, hoping my 3" square butt 37 nickel can fetch the same. But I suspect closer to $500.00 is more realistic. In CA I've seen the price of these things (3" J frames) just all over the place, from $300.00 or so to $750.00.
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06-03-2009, 05:42 AM
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Around here they go for in the $375 to $425 range. He is looking for his next sucker. You would never get your money out of that gun.
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06-03-2009, 12:54 PM
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wow......like 2x what it should be
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06-03-2009, 02:18 PM
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I agree with Landpimp, about twice the going rate here in the SE.
I recently, about 3 weeks ago, bought a 36-1 square butt that was truely like new. No box or papers but looked to have been loaded, put in a sock drawer and forgotten. No evidence it had ever been fired and not even a faint turn line on the cylinder. Price $325.
Great little guns and I've bought several others over the years. But, they just don't pull that much cash.
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06-03-2009, 05:58 PM
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Originally posted by sjmjax:
I agree with Landpimp, about twice the going rate here in the SE.
I recently, about 3 weeks ago, bought a 36-1 square butt that was truely like new. No box or papers but looked to have been loaded, put in a sock drawer and forgotten. No evidence it had ever been fired and not even a faint turn line on the cylinder. Price $325.
Great little guns and I've bought several others over the years. But, they just don't pull that much cash.
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If that dealer was at sea, he should be charged with attempted piracy. 
The gun is a great item, but FAR overpriced. Was this in a pawn shop? They're notorious for overcharging. sjmjax has the right price in mind, abut $325-375.
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06-03-2009, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ranger0579:
I've been looking at a 3 inch model 36 square butt that dealer states was made in 1959. It's in mint condition and the price is $730 before tax. Is this a good price or no?
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06-03-2009, 06:04 PM
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I have one just like the one your looking at but a little newer. Never been fired. Bet glad to sell for $675 OTD..... 
Truthfully like everyone is telling you. almost twice what it's worth. Don't do it...
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