What is going on with the cost/availability of Model 29s?!

lihpster · #51 02-17-2021, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 75Vette

Wowsers, I guess I got mine just in time!!

This is my 44K.

Yo, Man! Help a brother out?

outta_ammo · #52 02-17-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hair Trigger

I'd like to know the details on the one that went for over $6K.

Tyrannosaurus Rex was a pretty nasty dinosaur.

I think revolvers will be around for quite a while. At least until the next large meteor hits.

The $6k example was once sneezed on by Elmer Keith. Either that, or it was a NIB 5-screw...

BigBill · #53 02-17-2021, 08:26 PM

When I was on a roll with s&w n frames my LGS had a nib traded in s&w m29-10, 6.5”, blue. It was still unshot. With blue case, presentation wooden case, paperwork for $699.

My other LGS had all the n frames for $699 nib. I made three passes buying up nickel. I went back for more the case was empty. Stupid me I had three credit cards on me paid off. I regret not buying more.

Wanting and looking for a m57/6” nickel started this.

cmj8591 · #54 02-17-2021, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LostintheOzone

Ammo prices are going to kill the big bores. $1.40/rd for 44 mag is no joke. Soon it will be nothing but a reloaders cartridge.

At a buck a round for 9mm, 1.40 for 44's seems pretty reasonable.

It seems like revolvers are sitting in the cases at the LGS's around here. The prices are right around what they were last Spring. M&P's, H&K's, FN's, Sigs and the other wonder guns come in one door and go out the other. I don't think the people buying them even ask how much. They just hand a credit card and take the gun. Around here the only Glock's for non LE had to be made before 1994. They come on the market rarely and last about a nano second. It's not just guns. Everything's wacked out these days. Try to order a car that's not on a lot someplace.

Univibe · #55 02-17-2021, 09:47 PM

You can even sell .40 guns like G23 and M&P40 quickly in this market, if you don't overcharge. People just want guns.

mpaulrock · #56 02-17-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by peter-paul

I think one thing everyone is overlooking is the assumption that the purchasing power of the dollar is linear in terms of real inflation. It is not. This picture shows the money supply in circulation for the U.S. The printing presses and computer balances have been ballooning non-stop, flooding ththe U.S. with cheap money. This has found it's way into the economy, and explains why the stock market is so high while regular people are unable to afford basic goods and services.

For those who are middle to upper class who have been able to benefit from this cheap keynesian money printed from nowhere, the purchasing spree has been unprecedented.

Due to the money supply, and the real level of inflation, we won't be seeing prices drop unless there is an all out depression that leaves people desperate to sell assets in order to eat.

any chance you could show this same chart going back to 1980?

thanks

AManWearingAHat · #57 02-23-2021, 12:38 PM

Ive noticed the crazy price jumps on Model 29s as well. 686's are seeing the same thing. It's nuts out there.

Neversink n Klapperthal · #58 02-23-2021, 01:31 PM

LOL. Check into Guns International sometime for an eye opener on what dealers are selling 29s for. The 29-3 is now not unusual at $2000,and 29-2s at $2500. They have gone up roughly 40% in the last year.Pre 29s are holding their own,but its the 2s and 3s that are getting crazy

Neversink n Klapperthal · #59 02-23-2021, 01:32 PM

LOL. Check into Guns International sometime for an eye opener on what dealers are selling 29s for. The 29-3 is now not unusual at $2000,and 29-2s at $2500. They have gone up roughly 40% in the last year.Pre 29s are holding their own,but its the 2s and 3s that are getting crazy. These mind you,are not private sales,but nationwide gun stores.And folks,they will get close to their price