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10-06-2017, 11:28 PM
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"The Amercian Historical Foundation" guns......anyone own or have owned one?
Hello all, I am currently looking at possibly purchasing an engraved limited edition S&W Model 657 "Hunter" with unfluted cylinder put out by the American Historical Foundation.
The gun comes in the wood/glass presentation case and has non-S&W smooth finger-groove combat stocks and has a Leupold scope installed.
The gun is unfired with the exception of the factory test rounds.
I am reluctant to purchase mainly because I won't own a gun I cannot take out and shoot and I would be too tempted to shoot the darn thing!
I suppose if I don't pay too much for it, shooting it would not be an issue if I keep the gun in good condition.
If anyone has experience with guns put out by this company or has other thoughts or advice feel free to jump in.
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10-06-2017, 11:45 PM
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I think the standard advice with these types of guns is pay no more than you would for an ordinary version of that model and you will be fine. Sure is a beauty.
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10-07-2017, 12:15 AM
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I think there would be a premium paid for this one even though the engraving is not factory. But I agree that it would not be worth the same as if it were factory engraved. I think if I could get this one for in the $2,000-$2,300 range I would not be into it too deep.
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10-07-2017, 12:28 AM
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Tom, the mounted scope means nothing on a 41 Magnum. Nice engraving but not something special as I see it.
On a scoped S&W 460 or 500 Magnum like mine, maybe. But who knows.
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10-07-2017, 12:32 AM
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I have a RED-DOT mounted on my 8-3/8" 629 Classic DX and love it, also have one mounted on my 8-1/2" Freedom Arms .454 Casull.
I already own one of the un-fluted 657-2 with 6.5" barrel that does NOT have engraving or a scope and I agree, it's perfect the way it is.
That said, the engraving on that one is just sexy! I could easily find and install a factory rear sight on it and ditch the scope.
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The american Historical Foundation guns
Paying a large sum of money for a gun that would sit in the safe is subjective. I have purchased at least a half a dozen of the commemorative guns including rifles and pistols. They are beautiful and I do not shoot those guns or a complete take down. I polish them once a year and admire their beauty. But, it is up to the individual if they choose to go that route. In the past, I paid a monthly fee for a year until the gun was paid off with no interest. Yes, they are overpriced but the beauty is in the beholders eyes.
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10-07-2017, 05:51 PM
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My thought is that the guys who purchase these guns for investment purposes are not thinking about the actual person who may eventually purchase the guns. I for one am a shooter and have always steered clear of any "special edition" non-factory engraved or commerative guns for the simple reason that I am not interested in a "Safe-Queen" to gather dust. I am a shooter and if I cannot shoot the gun I don't want to own the gun. That said, if I came across a gun like the one in the photo above I and got into it for the current going rate of a similar model without all the aftermarket fluff I would shoot it without a problem. But I won't pay double the price or more for a dust collector.
So I may just offer the guy what I feel a standard 657 Hunter in new condition might sell for and see what happens.....I know for a fact he is hoping for much more.
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