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I was at a local gun show in 1990 and a beautiful model 19 four inch was on a table for $275.00. I got to B.S.'n with the guy and he was selling it for a friends widow that had a cabin about 120 miles from town. I decided to pay his price as I wanted the gun and the story was good. I reached for the money in my pocket and he says to me "You really seem to admire that gun. She has to get $225.00 for it." I asked if he was sure. He said yes because she got it for her husband and paid $125.00 for it originally. I pulled out the money and he handed me a blue and silver box, a leather belt holster, and three boxes of 158 gr. ammo. I thanked him and he said no problem and he was waiting for the next hour to pass so he could eat after the show. I went over to the snack stand and got him a couple dogs with the fixins' and a pop. He was shocked and we both were happy over the deal. That was a pretty good day. A few years later, some guy offered me $400.00 for it and I stupidly sold it.
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1st Smith - Sigma 9C circa 1996 when they first came out - just a bit over wholesale which was $490ish. Ish is right.
1st Smith revolver - 1968ish Model 57 with Cokes from Cabela's circa 2001 - $425 OTD.
I'm glad my first experience didn't sour me although it had every right to.
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629-2 I bought new in Jan '90. My first gun, dad had to sign for it cause I was only 18 at the time . I now own more than 50 firearms but she's my favorite and I'll NEVER get rid of this one!!
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My first was a Model 10 in 1977 and I think I traded for it. Cannot recall for certain, think I traded a Ruger Single Six and $20.00 for it.
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$90 for a new Model 60 in 1971, from Demain's Police Supply. They were very hard to find back then, and no reason for the general public to even try, in our neck of the woods.
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That Kinston, N.C. shop was my grandfather's (who died nearly 20 years ago). Here's some pictures of his (personalized) model 60, which I pulled out of storage and cleaned up just recently.
Thanks for the mention of his old shop.
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My 1st was a 586 purchased in 1985 for $255, but I no longer have it. The 2nd was a 67 purchased in 1990 for $200. I still have that one, so it's kinda my 1st one. It was a Georgia Power Security trade-in, but came with the original box and tools.
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My 25-2 NIB, display case and all the paper, $325, in 1978.
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My first S&W, bought in 1962, while in the Army in Germany at age 19, was a Model 53 with inserts. If I remember correctly (hahaha) it was around $130.00 in the Sandhofen post gun store. Left the gun in Germany with a friend who bought the second cylinder and put a scope on it. He still has it today.
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S&W Model 36 no dash .38 special caliber blued finish 2 inch barrel made in 1972 and i paid $200 for it i bought it in 2007 or 2008 but i am not 100% certain.
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I paid $60 for this (then) like-new Model 17 no dash in April, 1971. Bought it off Tradeo on the Radio in Missoula, MT. I was driving down Higgins Ave. in my 1964 Impala and heard the ad. It was the day I graduated @ U of M. I've shot it a jillion times and killed a pickup load of Richardson's Ground Squirrels with it. In 2006 I had S&W refurbish it mechanically.
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Model 19-3 ser. No. 7k27xxx bought in 1975 for 154.95 still have it in 98 percent condition.
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Was able to buy my first one not too long ago. 6" 686 cost me $480 used...
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In1969 I bought a used (in great condition) model 12 for $35. When I became a LEO in 1970 sold that one and bought a used model 15 for $50. Traded the 15 on a model 19 and from there have accumulated "several" more S&W's!!!! /MK
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$129.95 for my first model 36.
My last Model 36 was purchased this past November with a shotgun for a total of $70.
Sold the shotgun the same day for $50, so this 36 cost me $20.
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$212 for a 6" 29-2 in the presentation box........1978
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First One
Model 36 $75.00 first off duty gun at Williams L.E. in Davison Mich.
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my first S&W was a model 17 probably about 1983..my recollection was about 250.00...new...wish i never got rid of it ...
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Model 34 2" in 1974, $130. Long Gone....
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In 1972 I paid $185.00 for my 27-2 5inch. Still have it and will keep it. I remember wanting a 29 but after Dirty Harry appeared on the big screen with one they dried up for awhile.
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My Model 10-6 HB 4" was 81.00 & a box of 38 ctg. was 5.50 in Sept. 71 from a gun shop outside Ft. Knox,Ky.
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1970- M-10 2" barrel. $90.00 - $95.00.
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1982: New 6"model 28 from Em-Roe's in downtown Indianapolis for either $225 or $275. .38 wadcutter reloads were $5/box and factory .357's were $15/box. I realized I was going broke (working at minimum wage) shooting. Got a better job and saved up and got a used 6" model 17. That 17 sure helped me become a much better shot.
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2nd model Hand Ejector. 44 SPL. $350 from my 1st phase FTO at my last agency. What a cool FTO! (yes, I was done the FTO program when i bought it.)
Then, a blued 58 for $700
Then, the madness started :O
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Model 10 in 1967
I paid $15.00 for it to a man that bought it for home defense and found his wife unwilling to keep it in the house. It was un-fired and came complete with box and papers.
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Model 15-3 4 inch blue new in 1971, $96.00.
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A Model 60 stainless when they first came out for $110.00
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Started out with a new Model 60.
$123 at Jensen's in Tucson. Still have the faded sales slip.
Southern Arizona was somewhat dangerous even back then.
Still with me all these years later:
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I gave $40.00 for a chiefs special snubby (used) in 1964, but it was fired very little.
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how much did your 1st one cost
$96.00 for a 4" Model 10, serial # D707... in September, 1980.
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Started out with a new Model 60.
$123 at Jensen's in Tucson. Still have the faded sales slip.
Southern Arizona was somewhat dangerous even back then.
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Walked into a gun shop in 1980 and they had a new M10 with a 6" barrel. $150 OTD, Sure wish I'd have kept that one.
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A Model 10-5 2in in nickle for $102 and a Model 49 in nickle for $98.50.
Both at the same time in 1971.
Blew my whole tax refund check....
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My first S&W is a model 10 that I bought about 17 years ago and still have for the sum of $100. Frank
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My first Smith was a mint 4" 19 that I bought used in the late seventies for the sum of $125. Wish I still had it! I used to do a lot of trading in those days. My second was a full target 6" M17 for $250 I bought shortly thereafter. I still have that one.
I learned my lesson on the 19. No more horsetrading, I'm officially a hoarder!
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.22 Kit gun, 2" bbl., blue RB, with leather holster and 10 50-round boxes of Remington ammo: $69.80 - Meir & Frank sporting goods dept. - Portland, OR - 1961
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My first S&W I bought was a 29-3 silhouette. Brand new in 1984.
The price was $389.00.
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1990 29-2 6.5" as new- 350.00- 1st of many- still in the collection.
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I only started buying handguns about 7yrs ago, but it was a 686-5 6" barrel for $375.
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The first gun I ever bought was a brand new 6'', model 586 no dash in 1981 for $232.
It was gorgeous.
Oh how I wish I had it back.
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2" snub model 10 cost around $185 about 1980.
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1970...Benton's Gun Shop Willington, Conn. June I think right after I graduated from High School. Father signed for me.
Bought a matched pair...a 19 and an 18... I can only remember one of them was $89.00.
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In 1979 I paid $204 for an 8 3/8 length barreled K-22. I still have it and the original box and most of the paperwork. It has seen all of two or three boxes of shell shot through it. Needless to say it is in pristine condition.
I bought my Model 34-1 to replace it as it is much easier to carry the 4' barreled model.
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$100 used from my old boss for a Model 10 no dash, made in 1959, purchased in about 1982 or so. Around 1999 I traded it in on a used model 65, and regretted it right away. Bad. About 8 months later I saw the same gun at the local gun shop where I traded it and bought it back. Never will let it go again.
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My first S&W was a M18 .22 Combat Masterpiece that I bought new in Albuquerque, NM in 1967 for $67.50. My next 3 were a package deal that I bought a year or so later. A 1917 Army for $50, a .32-20 M&P, nickle, 6" barrel and factory stag grips for $55 and a .44 HE second model, 5" barrel, blue in .44-40 Win, unfired, for $60. All were sold or traded many years ago, but I sure wish I still had the .44-40!
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My first S&W purchase was at a gun show in Inianapolis back in 1980. Bought 2 nib w/papers and screwdrivers, cleaning kits. Model 19-4 snubbie and a model 66-1 snubbie. Still own both of them and the are just like I bought them.I think I paid $400 or $425 for the pair. Didn't know a lot about them back then but I knew I liked them.
Had a friend tell me I should have looked for longer barrel models as they were more sought after. I told him I liked the shorter ones better. 33 years later looks like I made a wise decision. Got enough others to shoot so these will probably stay safe queens.
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My first Smith & Wesson
I bought my first S&W in 1964......a M27, 8 3/8" with 3 T's for $125, from Stanley Andrews Sporting Goods in downtown San Diego, CA. Still have it and will never sell it........a wonderful shooter!!
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Mine was a used six inch model 686 for $275.00 in 1982.
I've seen similar models on GB for $ 600.00 plus!
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how much did your 1st one cost
I was late to the game and bought my first Smith around '03 or '04.It was a 629 classic.I think I paid $635.it was a great shooter as was the 586 that followed.Couldn't get used to the ugly lock though and they both left so I could replace them with older versions.This forum has been a bad influence 😊
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S&W Model 19-3, 4” barrel, SN# 9K30XXX
Pinned Barrel, Recessed Chambers
S&W Service Center subsequently turned the barrel in 1 turn,
fitted smooth “combat trigger” (returned original trigger)
Bought New $193.98 4/6/77
I still have it & it'll cost you a whole lot more to get me to part with it.
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You got a better deal than me - I bought mine new in April 1977 for $200 even. Mine's nickel plated. Still have mine too!
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