14-3 decision

[pabicyclist]

LGS has a 14-3 6" single action only with original box. unfortunately the price would be about $1050 out the door.
Seems a bit pricey plus I already have a nice 14-3 sa/da.
Makes deciding difficult.

 

[Truckman]

Not difficult at all...Compare the quality offered with all the other SAO 14-3's you've examined lately, then choose...See how easy that was?...And I assure you, you ain't getting mine that cheap......Ben

 

[pharmer]

I had one a friend gave me to settle a debt. I too have a 14-3 and a 14-5 so I kept it a few years, let it go to a nice feller at the Lakeland show maybe 3-4 years ago. Unless you shoot one of the "pistol disciplines" requiring such equipment (or it fills a blank in a collection), eventually it becomes a "why?" $4 digits seems steep anyways. Joe

 

[Housepuss]

14-3

Another way to look at it might be, a model 14 is a very
accurate target revolver The addition of a box, especially if it
is the original box, hopefully with tools, docs etc probably adds
$100 + dollars to the value and if it is a documented factory
SAO that might even add more value.

In any case SAO 14's are a lot of fun to shoot

 

[Bullet Bob]

I don't any guns more fun to shoot than my 14-3 SAO.

I don't know anything about money, other than people much smarter than myself twist temselves in all sorts of knots over it.

 

[pabicyclist]

I probably wouldn't shoot it enough. For 38/357 revolvers, I already have a 14-3 6" double action, a 14-3 4", a 15-3 4" , a 19-4 6", a 10-8 4". plus in 45 cal a 25-2 and an old M1917,plus a couple Colts

 

[Sevens]

Model 14’s are obviously fantastic revolvers but S&W made a guzillion of them, especially the dash-3 variant. That makes the Model 14 (again, especially the 14-3) not a particular valuable/collectible revolver because they were produced in such heavy volume.

Given that you already own a couple, I would not be excited at that price.

 

[Empe]

Based on prices I've seen on Model 14's lately that does seem pretty high.
I see them sell on Gunbroker in very nice condition in the $600-$700 range. Perhaps the single action only adds to the price ...considerably ?

 

[Truckman]

Perhaps the single action only adds to the price ...considerably ?

Even more so with the original marked box...And maybe more if it letters as having been shipped from the factory as a SAO - like mine......Ben

 

[kscharlie]

I have a 14-1 SA documented as such from a factory letter. Was one of the first two shipped from the factory. That aside, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 5th edition has this to say about the SA Model 14:

"Single action only variation worth 25% premium IF verified by factory letter."

The book also lists a value of $850 for a Model 14 in excellent condition. So if the gun in question is truly in excellent condition, the asking price may not be out of line. It becomes a question of how much do YOU want it and what are YOU willing to pay. Decide that and make an offer.

 

[pabicyclist]

This shop does not negotiate. The price they set is firm. Generally their prices are 'fair' , not unreasonable but generally no real low price.
I've been putting off going to inspect this one since I know what happens when I do that. Hoping someone beats me to it (LOL)

 

[moosedog]

To the OP, that is not a bad price for that package as long as the gun is in nice condition. Is the box marked SA only?

 

[alwslate]

Would be an easy decision for me. Pass. For less money you could buy a nice model 28-2 and shoot .38 spl ammo in it if you want.

 

[Empe]

Would be an easy decision for me. Pass. For less money you could buy a nice model 28-2 and shoot .38 spl ammo in it if you want.

Now a 28-2 may be nice BUT ...it's not a Model 14 !

 

[alwslate]

Now a 28-2 may be nice BUT ...it's not a Model 14 !

Yeah, that's the point! The 28-2 is a better gun in every way

 

[Bald1]

Yeah, that's the point! The 28-2 is a better gun in every way

Uh oh. You gonna start a fight talking like that.

 

[alwslate]

Uh oh. You gonna start a fight talking like that.

Naw, I'm in Indiana, he's in Pennsylvania. He can't get here from there

 

[pabicyclist]

No longer a decision, it's mine

 

[Truckman]

No longer a decision, it's mine

You've chosen wisely...Now get it lettered......Ben

 

[Bigdog357]

Congrats, very nice. I have a 14-3 with an 8 3/8" barrel, I love it.