Bob, my Dad did the same for me in August, 1969 - for my first 44 Magnum, at the great Schutz Brothers shop in North Manchester, Indiana. The price was $165. The friends in Springfield had just recently raised their price on the Model 29 from $150 to $165, so I was unwittingly beginning my now long-standing tradition of invariably paying the highest price for everything I buy.

Years later I had what I considered to be the honor of selling a Browning skeet gun to one of the Schutz clan, but I can't recall the gentleman's relationship to the shop owners. The Schutz brothers ran a wonderful shop - going there was like going to visit Santa at the North Pole to this young shooter. I'll always fondly remember Dick Schutz and his crew.

From what I remember about exchange rates in Switzerland when I was there in 1977 and what I can find on the web (both happen to agree!) I would guess you paid the equivalent of about US $334.00. I also happened to buy a 4-inch Model 19 about that time, in my case a 19-3 that had been sitting in a local shop for a while. Unfortunately, I have no record of what I paid for it here in Indiana. I still have that Model 19, too.

I remember it well, and thanks for restarting this thread after a 4 year layoff. I replied to your PM, thanks again.

Being the late bloomer on the Forum.
Model 28-2 for $425 in 2011.

A K22 for $90. I traded in a Mauser .25 1910 auto and a little cash for it. This was about 1967, I don't remember having to fill out a 4473. Unfortunately I no longer have that K22.

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SWCA1967 SWHF244

My first S&W was a m-10 I paid $89.00 for it back in 1974 I beleive it was.

My 1962 10-5 2in was free to me after my wheelin n dealin. Haven't even had it a month yet.

My first was a square butt 36-1 3 inch blued back in about 1964 or 1965. I think it cost me about $70 at that time, which was a lot of money back then. Next one which followed close on the heels of that one was a Model 10-5 HB which I still have in the box.

My first S&W was a 1917 in 70% condition for $500 earlier this year, my second S&W was a 28-2 last month for...$500. (I am seeing a pattern here)

My first was a S&W 686 4" 6 shot. I bought it 10 years or so before meeting my wife, but she loved it so much she has made it her primary truck gun for her SUV console (she has a model 60 for CCW purposes). I have not seen either in 10 years except for when she brings them to me during the monthly cleaning regiment or during range time. Guess it's not my toy anymore.

I paid about $550 for it new in Yuma, AZ.

Got my first one used 1999 300.00

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Flipper

Mine was a 4"Model 19 for $200 around 1990. It started my appreciation for S&W revolvers, and has led to many more purchases since then.