It seems to me the entire gun market has softened.
I bought my last older S&W revolver in 2015 and haven't kept up with the current market values.

I have a blued 4" M29-2 (P/R) and a blued 6" M57-0 (P/R) I am considering selling. Both are in very fine condition. The 57 has the factory box, but no paperwork.

I would like to get $900 for the M29 and $850 for the M57. I realize there are no photos. I am just trying to get a feel for what comparable revolvers are selling for these days.
Your input would be appreciated.

I haven't checked pricing on those 2 models lately, but the model 27-2 pistols seem to be selling quite a bit higher than that on GunBroker for guns in 95% or better condition. The factory box for the 57 will add a bit to the value too.

You are correct in that the market has softened just a little. I spend way more time than I should on Gunbroker, and the end result is that I end up buying a lot of stuff that I shouldn't.

One of the major factors in price is the quality and amount of photos. You are likely to get more interest if you have a lot of pictures showing everything.

Smiths are starting to turn into Colts. By that I mean that some sellers are seeing that one person is asking an astronomical price for something and automatically assume that their older revolver must be worth the same. The end result is now a lot of auctions with high reserves and no bidding.

Good luck.

I think your asking prices are well within current ranges for the right market audience...like the Forum . Agree that advertising presentation (lots of clear photos and a detailed description) would be important.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I'll also go along with the "photos make all the difference" in determining what kind of money you can get for your gun. A few years ago I got 2 guns at what I thought were really good prices, all because the photos posted at GB were pretty bad. The first was my 629-3 Classic, which had only 2 or 3 poor photos posted to the auction. I got that gun for around $750 and it came with the box, paperwork and an unused toolkit still in the plastic and the gun was only very lightly shot. The second gun was my 27-5 with 6 1/2" barrel and the GB auction was the same way. Few, poor pictures of the gun itself and I got it for $700. When I received it I found that the gun came in the box, had it's paperwork and unopened tools and was unfired except for the factory proof rounds. In both cases I was the only one that took a chance of them and bid, getting them at their starting price.

IMO there also generally a big difference between LGS prices and places like this Forum. LGSs like to buy cheap (no surprise) and flip a gun quickly to make a $100-200 dollars..... they aren't making money if a gun just sits in the case. If you have a knowledgeable LGS they will often take "collectibles" and sell those on line............

You should have no trouble getting your price for the M29-2, assuming it is in NRA Very Good or better condition with original stocks, etc. Of course, any modifications, wear and tear, etc., may bring the price down.

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You're shy a few manners.

I agree with you about LGS's BAM-BAM, and this is the reason I try to make my "rounds" once or twice a week to the LGS's in my area.

I also have to admit that I have a hard time getting my head around the prices payed for a used gun, that I can't touch or see in person, and as such, I would not pay the prices many do for such a gun.

Now, if it was a deal, I might take the chance, but I just can't see taking that chance otherwise.

In August 2014, I bought a 14-3 on Gun Broker. Description made it sound wonderful. Although around 8 pictures, they made it look less than desirable. I called the owner. He assured me that it was very nice. I was the only bidder, and got it for $410 shipped. I got it & was super happy! SO, good photos mean a lot! Had the photos been quality, I am sure would have paid more because of others wanting it. Bob

Yeah Bob, pictures can make a giant difference in what kind of money your pistol will bring at auction. You got a deal just like I've gotten, all because the seller didn't take good pictures.