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Old 05-09-2010, 01:37 PM
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I have been admiring a Model 40-1 at a local gun shop. The gun appears to have been demo'd a bit but that shouldn't be a factor whether or not I make a purchase.

I have not yet started to work up a deal on the gun but it is priced at $660 before taxes. Do you feel as though this is a good price or have an opinion of it's value?

Thanks in advance for your input.

This is like the one I'm viewing:


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Old 05-10-2010, 09:29 PM
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I ended up winning a bid for this gun on gunbroker.com. The winning bid w/shipping is $200.00 less than the price I referenced above. Once I take ownership, I will post photos.

Smith Model 40 New with Extras S&W No Lock : Revolvers at GunBroker.com
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:11 PM
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Congrats on your Model 40. We share the same taste in revolvers.

I just won a bid last week on a new nickle 40. I'm hoping to take possession by this Friday.
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:15 PM
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How 'bout some photos once you get the 40 ???
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:31 PM
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Absolutely. You too.

From what I gather, there's only a hand full of members that have 40s. I've seen a few early flat latch 40s and one or two early [airweight] 42s. A few more re-intro 40s like yours and mine.

DO you have a holster in mind?? It appears that any J-Frame rig will work. I have one on order with Ray [Lobo Gun Leather].

Now Grips,...THAT'S another thing..!!!
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:35 PM
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I have an order in with Lobo on a different gun, it should be in within the next two weeks or so. I'll see how that one turns out before I decide on the 40. The one I'm getting does come with a galco pocket holster.
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Old 05-10-2010, 10:45 PM
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Great deal, for sure. I think the Galco sells for about $45.

I ordered a model 1 pancake and a matching speedstrip pouch. ETA is in 4 weeks.
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Craig Spegel makes grips for the 40-1.



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Old 05-11-2010, 10:44 AM
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Very nice, deercop.

Spegel is amoung the very few grip makers that makes grips for the the 40/42 series centennial. Most custom grip makers I've contacted either do not offer grips, or they require the weapon shipped to them to carve out a set.
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One of the favorite styles of S&W. This original 40 dates to 1972. I'm not sure how many were made, but they are getting harder to find. I feel it's because owners don't want to part with them.


I have a Lobo for a 2" J Frame, that fits my 60, 36, 940, and this 40.
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I've got the full set. 40-1 in plain blue steel, nickel, and color case hardened. Also have a companion 42-1 airweight. Am looking for 40 and 42 no dashes right now.
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I've got the full set. 40-1 in plain blue steel, nickel, and color case hardened. Also have a companion 42-1 airweight. Am looking for 40 and 42 no dashes right now.
Would love to see a photo of the set !!!

Good luck on your no dash hunt...
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FYI, I've started a Thread dedicated to the Model 40/42. I named it: The Definitive Model 40/42 Thread.

It's located at the "S&W Revolvers: 1961 to 1980" category. Feel free to post photos there, too.

THANKS.

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