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Old 08-12-2011, 05:50 PM
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Saw one today that belongs to a friend. He just acquired it this week. The gun is 99% plus,but no box or docs. Target stocks with standard hammer and trigger. He said he would consider trading it to me. He doesn't SELL anything! Whats it worth?
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What he paid for it plus $50?

Or about $500-550?
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I would think it would be worth much more than that. Unusual guns like this somewhat defy valuation. As there are few of them and they are seldom seen for sale, they are worth what the buyer will pay.

A straight up nice 14 would be worth $400.00 to $500.00. A Dayton gun should command much more. At least a $200.00 to $400.00 premium depending on if you can find someone that appreciates and wants one.

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Please help me out here...I've been into S&W's for quite some time, but never heard of a "Dayton gun." What exactly is it please???? Thanks for your time.....
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Please help me out here...I've been into S&W's for quite some time, but never heard of a "Dayton gun." What exactly is it please???? Thanks for your time.....
Here you go...

"Dayton" guns?
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Thanks Murphydog...very interesting...I've lived in Ohio for 62 years and never heard of these...Thank you for the info...I appreciate your help...
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David Carrol lists a nickle version in his modern catolog for 1150, I believe. Description says only 200 nickle gun produced. This is a high percentage gun. Maybe this will help.
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Thanks all. Still wish I could narrow it down a little better. FWIW,he bought it for $200!
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If the gun was original, with the box, tools and documents it might be worth a premium.o the best of my knowledge the so-called "Dayton" guns were issued with PC Magna stocks, never Targets.

As-is it is a shooter. $450-500 would seem fair, but, as murphydog said "What he paid for it plus $50? ". $250 would be a steal. If he is a friend you may want to offer a little more.
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