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Old 08-17-2009, 07:19 PM
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Not sure if this is the correct forum as I do not know the year it was made. I only got a quick glance at a M 12, 4" barrel at the gun shop today. It appeared like new and had the box. It is a alloy 38 special.

Any info on value/price would be appreciated. My Blue Book is a year old. Are these "collectible" ?

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For some reason the model 12 has never been a collectable gun, I wish S&W would make them again!
They can crack the frame under the barrel, Thin Aluminum there, And it seems like real nice ones without box can sell in the 400 range.
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Old 08-17-2009, 08:49 PM
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The 2" RB version is highly desired for a carry piece, and prices lately have been around $500 for nice ones. Next most desired appears to be the 2" SB, of which there are many. Next the 4" RB, and last the 4" SB. The model 12-3 and older required special magna type grips because of the more narrow frame, but wrap around Uncle Mikes will cover them OK. I'd say prices vary between $300 and $500, based on the above.
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The 2" Model 12 I picked up a few weeks ago has a flat latch and extremely nice diamond Magna's so I considered the $445 asking price reasonable. I ran a box of 158gr. lswc through it yesterday and it's a nice shooter. If the Model 12 isn't collectable, it should be...
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sure love my pre 12 2" RB, more than happy to have paid $390 for it a few weeks ago.

dont think I would pay more than $350 for a 4"
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What is RB and SB??
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What is RB and SB??
RB = Round Butt

SB = Square Butt

It refers to the shape of the frame at the grip.
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The advantage of the 12 is that it is
a 6 shot airweight. Mine is 12-1, and
it is a 2" RB and weighs 18oz.

I can carry in holster, and even in the
pocket on some clothing.
A 4" would not be to much heavier,
but it gives up some the carry advantages.

Mine is excellent shooting condition, and it would not
leave home for less than 500.... But, a 4"
would not tempt me too much.

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OK,
This is a 12-2, It has a round butt and 2" barrel

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Duhhh Yes I know round from square must have had a brain cramp.
Anyway, this one is a RB But as you have mentioned it is 4" so probably less desirable than a 2". Beautiful gun however with original cardboard box and papers.

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hmm a RB 4" would temp me..........SB not as much

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Duhhh Yes I know round from square must have had a brain cramp.
Anyway, this one is a RB But as you have mentioned it is 4" so probably less desirable than a 2". Beautiful gun however with original cardboard box and papers.

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hmm a RB 4" would temp me..........SB not as much
I guess it is all a matter of if one wants a carry piece, shooter or safe queen. My problem is I like them all
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I used to have a short snouted 12-2 with a round butt. I owned it once, sold it, missed it, and bought it again.

The 2nd time around, I remembered why I sold it and then I learned something new.

1. I sold it the first time because it was the most inaccurate revolver I ever owned.

2. I re-sold it the 2nd time because of all the horror stories I had heard about the cracked frames.

The 2nd reason almost made me consider getting rid of my J frame model 38 (no dash) Airweight Bodyguard. The last thing I wanna do is crack the frame on it.

But I've worn it in my front pocket for so long (since October 2008) it's a part of me now. So I reckon I'll just hafta cross that bridge when I get there if ever it cracks on me.

I now carry a 2 inch model 64 as my primary.

It ain't gonna crack on me!
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