Another what's my J-frame worth thread.

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Hi fellow J-frame lovers.

I have been having a really been wanting a "humpback" lately and at this point in life, if something comes in something has to go...So I might try selling my 642-2 + some cash to get a shooter 49, 649 (probably out of range.) or other all steel humpback.

I tried looking online at GB, Armslist and other sites, but there are not many well used 642s out there for sell to gauge the price of. I might just keep my 642 and wait until some of the bills get lower.

Here are some photos. Please feel free to tell me I'm crazy and should never think of selling this gem! (I probably wouldn't if it didn't have a lock and I stayed off of here! )







These are all the trouble spots, the rest in good shape and is in good mechanical condition.

Thanks in advice!

 

[colt_saa]

Since 642s are easily found for under $400 brand new.

A used one with the clear coat worn/flaking would have to be VERY, very cheap to interest me in buying it.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Yeah, I didn't think it would be worth much, just wondered if it's worth even selling.

 

[Old cop]

I've got a 649 in good shape, PM me if interested.

 

[ralph7]

Threadjack

Aside from thinking you ought to just keep your 642 because it won't sell for much, I gotta say you are probably a nice guy in person to have 10 times as many likes given, as posts.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Aside from thinking you ought to just keep your 642 because it won't sell for much, I gotta say you are probably a nice guy in person to have 10 times as many likes given, as posts.

Thanks ralph7, I "like" a post if I agree, or if someone took the time to reply to my post or I think the post is helpful and I spend WAY to much time on here so the likes have piled up.

 

[matt2009]

I don't think the cosmetic blemishes would stop anyone from buying your gun. That kind of thing is going to happen to a true carry gun.

The cheapest I've ever seen those guns new in a store was actually today and they were priced $399.95. So over $400 after taxes.

I think you should be able to get about $100 less than the cost of a brand new one. So in KY after taxes that gun would cost about $424. If I couldn't get $324 out of the used one then I would just keep it.

 

[bananaman]

There was a 642/CT for sale at a dealer in Toledo. (on Armslist) Asking $400. Went to look at it because close to home. Did not see it in the case. People seemed too busy to care, or ask if I need help. 3 people working, 2 customers. I didn't really want it. Bob

 

[Rpg]

Look for a well used M49 as a preference.

There's nothing wrong with your revolver except a little use.

Unfortunately, as a newer S&W , it lost value when you bought it. Just the reality of most recent S&W products : no insult intended, the same can be said of a Ford or BMW of recent manufacture which has been gently used.

The M49 is much more likely to be stable in value.

Just my opinion , of course.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

RPG, I completely understand about the value, that's why I buy mostly used if I can and I don't mind it looking a little worn since it will be carried and shot anyway.

I'll probably just hang on to the 642 and save my pennies for awhile and then buy a Humpback.

Thanks everyone who replied.