1987 Dealer Price List

[RM Vivas]

Came across a November 2, 1987 (Revised July 2, 1988) dealer price list.

Document type: Dealer Price List
Source: Smith & Wesson
Title/Description: Smith & Wesson Suggested Domestic Dealer Confidential Price List Effective Nov. 2, 1987; Revised July 1, 1988
Pages: 8 numbered pages
Description: 8.5x11 yellow pages. Stapled binding. 8 pages. No unique identifier.
Noteworthy aspects:
• Semiauto Pistol Models:
41, 52, 439, 459, 469, 639, 645, 659, 669, 745
• Revolver Models:
10, 13, 15, 17, 19,25, 27, 29, 31, 34,36, 37, 38, 49, 57, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 581, 586, 629, 649, 657, 681, 686
• Various parts and accessories
• Engraving options
• Presentation cases

Dropped a copy on my server:
https://www.vivasandson.com/S&W_02NOV87_Price_List.pdf

[smithra_66]

One word: INFLATION.

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Yeah. Dont look thru old gun magazines from the 70’s and 80’s. Its eye watering

[firefighterjohn]

Very cool, thanks for sharing. Sure makes you wish you could go back in time (with today's income $) and buy up the entire list.

[Alton]

Comparing my pay from 1987 to 2023. I can afford a new Smith way easier today than in 1987

[556A2]

The cost of a 1987 37/38 Airweight compared to a 2023 637/638 Airweight is absolutely insane.

You would have to be crazy to NOT buy one at that value.

[Rich Richardson]

Got my new 4” 29 in 1987. Paid $420. Also bought a Chinese AK 47 for $250 at the same time.

[Jeppo]

Worth noting that the 52 was their most expensive offering.