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Old 11-25-2020, 04:36 PM
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I know little of the pre 27 value/worth. I am considering a blued 3 1/2" pre 27 that is about 95+. Just the gun. Grips alleged to be original. Ser. # S96+++. I have no pics. Can someone help me with their opinion/knowledge of an estimated value. Thanks.
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All anyone can do is guess. A 95% gun is not the pristine example with box that gets big money from collectors. It's a high end shooter. The 3.5" 357 is very desirable. Were I trying to sell I would put it on Gunbroker with a $1,000 start price. Can always lower it if it doesn't move. But I think it would bring around $1,100 or so. But that's just a guess.
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I sold one 95% to 97% a while back for $2300.

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I sold one 95% to 97% a while back for $2300.

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Just looked and I paid $1724 in Oct 2019

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I just sold this 3 1/2" Pre 27 recently for $1500. I'd judge it at low 90's %.

It sure shot well and was smooth as silk.
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I think somewhere between $1400 and $2000, depending on condition and original box, docs, and tools. Much more for LNIB.
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OK, apparently I have my retirement fund in place. 2K?
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Very helpful guys, thanks.
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How did you do that?
I’m asking for a friend
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How did you do that?

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Actually, my partner sold it for $2600 and I let him have it for $2300. It was beautiful gun. This was in our retail store not an auction.

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I sold this one from 1955 about 6 months ago. It had only been fired a hand full of times and it sold for $3500.00
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Beautiful gun. Worth every penny.

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I just sold this 3 1/2" Pre 27 recently for $1500. I'd judge it at low 90's %.

It sure shot well and was smooth as silk.
Definitely worth it. Wish I had known.
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It would be helpful to know the asking price. It has been a long time since I have seen one for sale in person, but it was pretty high at the time. I think early 50s .357 3 1/2 inch Smiths are sought after. I would say to just buy it unless the price was outrageous!
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Here is mine from 1953.

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as I often stated.today`s high prices are tomorrows bargains
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