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10-18-2016, 07:25 PM
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Model 37 floating J Airweight snubbie
I have an offer from a friend at $400 for my Model 37. no box or papers, that looks unfired, bluing imaculate except for some holster wear. The revolver sale includes a vintage Brauer Bros. DW 32 holster. Is this a good price, or can I get more. Hate to sell it, as it is in immaculate shape, including original wood grips/
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10-18-2016, 07:35 PM
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I think $400.00 is a fair price, not a great deal either way, but fair.
Unless you really need to have the money, why sell it, for any price? You've got a quality classic revolver, with a cool holster.
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10-18-2016, 07:56 PM
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as already stated it's an average price but that will vary depending on location. I guess the real question is why sell it? If you like and and want to replace it someday it will cost you more to get that condition in the future. 1971-72 was a long time ago. didn't you just have a thread about waxing this pistol? I'm firmly in the camp of if you don't like it/ use it sell it. If that were mine i'd keep it though. I have two floating j M49's that would love a cousin like that
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10-18-2016, 08:01 PM
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Exactly! I think I will never see a similar revolver in this good a shape. Decisions, decisions!
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10-18-2016, 08:02 PM
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Yes, $400 is a fair price to a friend for both of you. However, if not a friend, I'd be wanting $500. It is in really nice condition. However, that being said, I'd keep it! As you've read here many times, "they don't make them anymore".
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10-18-2016, 08:09 PM
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What is a "floating J"? I have a 37 no dash from 1968. I shoot it often and carry it a lot. I wouldn't sell it unless it was an emergency but I would not want to ever.
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10-18-2016, 09:39 PM
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floating j refers to S&W serial #'s made between 71-72 where the J letter in the number is not in the beginning or end but floating in the serial somewhere. at least that is my understanding on the matter
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I think that $400 is a fair price for that revolver, for a face to face transaction. Could go $25 in either direction here in North Carolina.
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10-18-2016, 11:35 PM
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Wish I was that friend.
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10-18-2016, 11:45 PM
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Wow. Those bring $500-$550 around here. That said, I think it's a good price for both of you. I gave $550 a year ago for mine, and it's early 90's production.
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$500 is more like it.
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10-19-2016, 01:49 AM
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For what it’s worth, I just got a 37-1 (1989 vintage) in 95%+ condition out of my local pawn shop last week. $399 + tax.
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I have an offer from a friend at $400 for my Model 37. no box or papers, that looks unfired, bluing imaculate except for some holster wear. The revolver sale includes a vintage Brauer Bros. DW 32 holster. Is this a good price, or can I get more. Hate to sell it, as it is in immaculate shape, including original wood grips/
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I would keep it. It would be worth more to me.
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10-19-2016, 02:16 PM
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I too have a Model 37 but with a bit of holster wear, giving it some character.
I enjoyed seeing the Brauer holster. These were rather common in the 60s and I believe they came with a detachable riser that when attached to the holster, was then called a "semi-shoulder" holster. When attached, the gun rode higher. For some reason or other, I want to say that the semi-shoulder version was made by Buckheimer.
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10-20-2016, 01:01 PM
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I traded a Glock 19 and got a 37 years ago. I like the J-Frames best so was happy to trade. It's rated +P. I bobbed the hammer but it is still able to shoot single action. You will be sorry if you sell your J-Frame. Just put it away for a while. You will miss it and get it out again. They just fit the bill sometimes. Even for the die hard semi-auto guys.
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If you regret selling it, I think it will take $500 to replace it. That's the "friend price" I'd expect your friend to sell it back to you for.
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