Should I buy it?

[Smithsrevenge]

So I went to my LGS today to pick up a new roll punch set.

While browsing I found a very nice condition 19-1 Maine State Game Service 100 year Commemorative 1880-1980 with presentation box, gold inlay and nice target stocks.

The inlay on the game shield is 1/2 worn of but I can easily have that redone.

It has a target trigger and hammer and other than the worn inlay it looks as its never been fired ! Locks up real nice, zero rust. Definitely been kept on a shelf its whole life.

Display box has gold inlay of the Maine wardens service in a big shield on the top as well


They want $729 for it + tax.

Is this worth it? *also Remember I'm in maine where 6906's usualy go for $500 and most smith revolvers are $600-$900 , yeah our stuff is more expensive" haha

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

Hmmm, I think maybe. OK price but I'd try to haggle: commemoratives are usually hard for stores to move.

 

[kaaskop49]

Is it worth it to you? How firm is that price? I would try a little haggling, since I bought 2 commemorative 4" 66s in the presentation box for $600 each.

Don't understand how the finish can be worn so heavily on the medallion while the rest of the gun is cherry. Has it been re-finished? Move a little slowly here, I would.

 

[Smithsrevenge]

Nope no refinish. The officer that got it i guess cleaned the frae a lot with something. Most of the inlay is perfect on both sides except that one spot, looks like its been rubbed off, maybe by a holster?. But from everything I can tell its 100% original *unlike the 27 next to it with a 3"bbl thats not even the same color as the frame" haha.

I myself am trying to become a state game warden so its a tad special to me. I figure with tax ill end up paying about $800 total. But it has all the original paperwork and cleaning tools

 

[truckemup97]

I'd haggle seriously on the price. I have a 66 that was a TPS commemorative issue. You could tell that it had been gently used and wasn't pristine, so I told the seller that took the commemorative value out of the equation, as anyone buying a commemorative would want it 100%. I still paid a little more than what I thought a 66 was worth, but that was several years ago and it's worth way more now.

 

[crsides]

the coolest thing to me is the 19-1 version. For models that were around in 1957, they only made all models for one yr +/-. How many were 19-1's? The gold can be easily replaced.


Charlie

 

[Smithsrevenge]

the coolest thing to me is the 19-1 version. For models that were around in 1957, they only made all models for one yr +/-. How many were 19-1's? The gold can be easily replaced.


Charlie

Exactly what I was thinking. There is a small mom and pop up the road that does inlay of all shorts, im sure a $100 bill would get it back to perfect with 24kt, they'd probably even inlay the "Maine state game warden etc" on the barrel.

The 19-1 is one of my favorite smiths.

Sadly I dont think I can haggle much.......my LGS happens to be a very big chain store haha Maybe $50 max

 

[Peak53]

They want $729 for it + tax.

Is this worth it? *also Remember I'm in maine where 6906's usualy go for $500 and most smith revolvers are $600-$900 , yeah our stuff is more expensive" haha

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I have bought 4 model 19s (all P&R) in the last year and paid that much or more for 3 of them. The only one that cost less was a well-used 2.5" to shoot while the other one stays pristine. Prices in Colorado tend to run higher than quotes I often see on this forum, also. Don't know if I bought "early," but I am very happy with some very fine revolvers. Since it is attractive to you for reasons stated, haggle a bit, then buy, buy.

 

[Smithsrevenge]

I have bought 4 model 19s (all P&R) in the last year and paid that much or more for 3 of them. The only one that cost less was a well-used 2.5" to shoot while the other one stays pristine. Prices in Colorado tend to run higher than quotes I often see on this forum, also. Don't know if I bought "early," but I am very happy with some very fine revolvers. Since it is attractive to you for reasons stated, haggle a bit, then buy, buy.

I have it on a 5 day hold :-D. I'm gonna haggle.....if that doesnt work I think I'm still going to buy!

 

[nedlate]

While browsing I found a very nice condition 19-1 Maine State Game Service 100 year Commemorative 1880-1980 with presentation box, gold inlay and nice target stocks.

Is it a -1? 1880-1980. 1980 in the SCSW shows it being a 19-4? It does look like a nice gun.
Ed

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

I would stay away,The commemorative guns are tacky in my opinion.Plus they are a hard sell and sometimes sell for even less than a standard gun.

 

[Smithsrevenge]

Is it a -1? 1880-1980. 1980 in the SCSW shows it being a 19-4? It does look like a nice gun.
Ed

says 19-1 on it :-D

 

[old bear]

While browsing I found a very nice condition 19-1 Maine State Game Service 100 year Commemorative 1880-1980

It can't be a M 19- 1, as Smith and Wesson stopped producing the Dash 1 version of the M-19 well before 1980. Did you find an M-66, which is the stainless steel version of the M-19.

 

[raveneap]

Does seem odd that the inlay is worn in only one place but it depends on what you want. If you're hoping to become a warden, then it would be a nice piece to have. BUT, again, talk to the dealer and see if u can learn anymore about the odd wearing on the finish. It might get them to come down a bit - usually commemoratives remain in display cases and don't get carried.

 

[Smithsrevenge]

It can't be a M 19- 1, as Smith and Wesson stopped producing the Dash 1 version of the M-19 well before 1980. Did you find an M-66, which is the stainless steel version of the M-19.

Just checked the paperwork * went back and put a paid hold on it*. Its a 19-5!!!!!! why the heck did the tag and box say 19-1.....stupid LGS haha

either way! :-D i still want it haha

 

[vipermd]

Congrats- It is true that commemoratives can be difficult to sell. Who cares you are buying it because YOU want it, not for sale, trade, or Barter. You are looking at becoming a GW, it means something to you! Would I buy it for resale? No, cannot pay retail and sell retail!! Enjoy it!!! Be Safe,

 

[old bear]

Its a 19-5!!!!!! why the heck did the tag and box say 19-1.....stupid LGS haha

Ok, then IMO the price is somewhat to high, even though the dash 5's are great revolvers.

 

[Smithsrevenge]

Ok, then IMO the price is somewhat to high, even though the dash 5's are great revolvers.

Well knowing now that its a 19-5 i'm going to try to haggle em down a bit. Its been in their case for at least 8 months if memory is correct. Very little market for people who want a warden gun, other than......Wardens and well......me haha

 

[sac-gunslinger]

"Of course you should buy it!"

That is always the answer.