Model 57-1
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Jcon72
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Most likely 1984-85.
gnappi
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Try looking through gunbroker recent sales.
OutAtTheEdge
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To expand on this, my recommendation is to go to gunbroker, advanced search for completed auctions, and ignore the "buy now" prices and any that didn't have any bids. Last bid, whether sold or not, should give you a fair idea of current market value.
Your SN should have N plus 6 digits and 1984 is likely. I have one with the triple alpha SN from 1986. The advice to check GB closed sales is good although I'd throw out the highest and the lowest prices. Local factors can influence prices too. Ninety percent condition suggests quite a bit of blue loss and wear although percent condition estimates are very subjective. That said, I'd think a 90% -1 would be $900/$1000 or below where I shop. One in NIB condition perhaps $1200+. Last one I actually bought was about three years ago; a 6 inch with box/tools which appears unfired for $1050. Nice gun, enjoy it.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Barrel length will affect price as well. 4" and 6" usually will bring more than the 8" guns.
John
John
Mine is the 6", after I got it cleaned up its actually in really good condition. The bluing is almost perfect. This revolver was so filthy it took me over a hour with Hoppes and my wife's toothbrush to get the layers of gunk off it.
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Sounds like a very nice gun. Got any pictures to share of your 57-1?
Jcon72
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Whether or not it has original grips can also affect the value.
Came with a set of Houge finger groove wood grips on it. I have a nice set of S&W grips from the mid 80's on the way.
I'll see about putting a few pictures up, all these forums have different image requirements
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Alk8944
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What did you pay for it? That is what the gun is worth.
Unless you intend to sell it immediately what difference does market value make?
What did you pay for it? That is what the gun is worth.
Unless you intend to sell it immediately what difference does market value make?
If it's any of your business I'm just curious about the value. I worked a trade for this one, no cash was involved.
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That sure looks nice. I love the 57's and 58's.
Thanks. I wasn't too impressed when I took possession of it, but it cleaned up nicely.
I never know how to rate a used gun, if the blueing is almost perfect would it rate a 98%.?
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Jcon72
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Nice-looking piece. With the correct grips I would say it's likely worth approximately $1000 in today's market.
I agree, think that'd be the value here in my neck of the woods in Western Washington. I came out pretty good on this particular deal. Will take it to the range with me today & do a test run on it.
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