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06-09-2018, 03:09 PM
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Need help in pricing a model 39-2
Hello, I am interested in buying a model 39-2 in good to excellent condition. What prices am I looking at ? I see some at a local gun show going from $500.00 to $850.00. Are those prices realistic? The guy with the $850.00 gun would not even negotiate. Thank you for any help you could give me. Ray
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06-09-2018, 04:02 PM
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If missing original stocks or the stocks are torn up, finish is average or worn, $350 tops.
If the pistol has a decent finish and one magazine, no box, $350 to $450 is typical.
If the pistol is gorgeous with hardly any flaws and has original stocks in fine condition but no box, $500-$550 is the area.
If it's nearly mint or better and with the original stocks, with both magazines and the paperwork in the box, it probably trades from $600 to $800 depending on just how flawless the finish is.
The 39-2 is attractive, fits the hand nicely, quite historically significant, is much loved, is fantastic to own and shoot and collectible -BUT- the market is not catastrophically high because S&W shipped over 347,000 of these pistols. For all the good, they are not rare and they are not scarce.
I've got three 39's and I'm sure I'll end up with a couple more. 
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06-09-2018, 04:44 PM
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I believe Sevens has hit the nail on the head on the values of 39-2. I bought one last fall for $400 and it is in pretty good condition.
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06-09-2018, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sevens
If missing original stocks or the stocks are torn up, finish is average or worn, $350 tops.
If the pistol has a decent finish and one magazine, no box, $350 to $450 is typical.
If the pistol is gorgeous with hardly any flaws and has original stocks in fine condition but no box, $500-$550 is the area.
If it's nearly mint or better and with the original stocks, with both magazines and the paperwork in the box, it probably trades from $600 to $800 depending on just how flawless the finish is.
The 39-2 is attractive, fits the hand nicely, quite historically significant, is much loved, is fantastic to own and shoot and collectible -BUT- the market is not catastrophically high because S&W shipped over 347,000 of these pistols. For all the good, they are not rare and they are not scarce.
I've got three 39's and I'm sure I'll end up with a couple more. |
Thank you for all that useful information. I was looking at gunbroker and All the 39-2 on gunbroker are pretty overpriced. I think I will run an ad in the forum to see if anyone would be willing to part with theirs at a reasonable price.
Again, Thanks!
Ray
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06-09-2018, 06:46 PM
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Thank You
Thank You for your information!
Ray
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06-09-2018, 08:24 PM
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Thank you for all that useful information. I was looking at gunbroker and All the 39-2 on gunbroker are pretty overpriced. I think I will run an ad in the forum to see if anyone would be willing to part with theirs at a reasonable price.
Again, Thanks!
Ray
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That's a good idea. I did the same and ended up with a very nice 39-2 for $450. That started me off and now I have 4...two nickel and 2 blue.
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06-09-2018, 08:36 PM
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Nice!
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That's a good idea. I did the same and ended up with a very nice 39-2 for $450. That started me off and now I have 4...two nickel and 2 blue.
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Nice!
Thanks for sharing these pictures!
Ray
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06-10-2018, 06:22 AM
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It would seem that prices have gone up. Great information on this site.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pasote
Thank you for all that useful information. I was looking at gunbroker and All the 39-2 on gunbroker are pretty overpriced. I think I will run an ad in the forum to see if anyone would be willing to part with theirs at a reasonable price.
Again, Thanks!
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GunJoker has a lot of firearms for sale, but so many of them have pie-in-the-sky prices and you will see them perpetually re-listed. I think Sevens has given really good advice on current, realistic prices for a 39-2. Also, factory nickel plated specimens still command a premium.
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06-10-2018, 02:18 PM
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GunJoker has a lot of firearms for sale, but so many of them have pie-in-the-sky prices and you will see them perpetually re-listed. I think Sevens has given really good advice on current, realistic prices for a 39-2. Also, factory nickel plated specimens still command a premium.
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Thank you
Ray
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