4" S&W pre 29 w cokes?

[faif2d]

I have inherited this from my father and need some information on it. Serial number S1705XX. I am curious about the estimated value for insurance purposes. faif2d

 

[gjamison]

very nice gun. grips look correct, i have a 6" barrel
on mine and serial number range is 170000 so
i'm thinking it's a 4 screw. value i'd say $1500 to
$2000. does it have it's orignal box?

mine shipped in 1957....

 

[diamonback68]

With the condition shown, I would put $1000 on it.

 

[ar15ed]

that is a fine inheritance!

 

[4-Screw]

With the condition shown, I would put $1000 on it.

Without seeing the right side of the gun, I agree...about $1K. For comparison, here is a link to a nice clean 4-screw example with a couple of issues but in better condition for $1395 shipped:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/173225-wts-s-w-pre-29-6-5in-4in-tn-sold.html

There is a bit of muzzle wear...either from being in storage or a holster...and the finish needs some work.

The grips appear, on the left side, to be in excellent condition. The finish and the grips need a good cleaning and polish. I recommend Clenzoil for cleaning and Renaissance Wax for a polish. Hopefully it will clean up nicely.

Nice remembrance.

 

[Retired W4]

That's a very nice 44. Case colors on the hammer and trigger are really nice. Personally I would not mess with the metal, except for a good polishing with Simichrome and clean up the stocks. Serial number puts it at 1956-1957, I believe. Enjoy.

 

[Art Doc]

$1000? I see sellers asking that much and more for 1970s Model 29-2s. The stocks are worth $500+.

 

[toroflow1]

$1000? I see sellers asking that much and more for 1970s Model 29-2s. The stocks are worth $500+.

Agreed. That is a $1500 gun all-day-long!!

 

[JSR III]

I agree with SP, the stocks alone would bring $450+. Pre 29's are very hard to find under $1,500.

 

[VM]

SP is our Hero and I agree with him {also}

 

[Reddog]

faif2d,
Congratulations!
Dick
PS - Found your stocks. In the mail Tomorrow evening!

 

[Sebago Son]

Value...

There is a well placed, high profile retailer here in New England that has a blue 4" Pre-29 in the same serial range.

While his example has the correct black case, documents and used tools, his asking price is $3000.

I have been negotiating with them for the past three months and I bet that when I finally close the deal the price will still be north of $2K.

Drew

 

[toroflow1]

Where you been hiding Drew?

 

[faif2d]

Thanks for all the input. The mark on the barrel is a flash effect there are no marks other than very slight wear. RH side looks as good as the LH shown. I do remember my father saying that this was a very early one and valuable but I was not aware that it was worth what you all are saying. All that being said I will continue to use it as it was intended to be used as I have hopes to leave it to my son when I go.
I will be looking forward to the stocks Reddog.

 

[Reddog]

They're on the way, Steve!
I can vouch for the condition of this gun! I handled it when he first got it out and it could have been unfired from the looks of it. Even the turn ring hardly showed! I imagine most of that was put on later that day. He took the picture after our shoot. I don't think he had even cleaned it yet? It's a good thing it wasn't for sale because my wife would have probably killed me after we got home!
Dick

 

[jo64ohio]

i have two of the 4 screw,4 in.98% condition,high polish blue finish, with cokes, in the cases with tools,i value mine at around $2200 apiece and would not sell for anything less.hope that helps.

 

[29-1]

$1500.00 but hang on to it as it was your father's.

Chuck

 

[diamonback68]

Agreed. That is a $1500 gun all-day-long!!

It wouldn't bring that much in my neighborhood. But then again people around here got money, but are cheap.