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07-08-2010, 12:20 AM
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need advice on single shot S&W
hi ,I need some opinions from s&w experts here
I know this single shot 3th mod ,38s&w for sale ,the gun has a 10 inch barrel,overall condition of the gun is good to very good
inscription on the side reading USCCO and a name ingraved on other side,is this a collectors item and what's the top end ($)on this gun
thanks
Reinhard,
Last edited by reinhard; 07-08-2010 at 12:23 AM.
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07-08-2010, 12:49 AM
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Reinhard, USCCO means U.S.Cartridge Co. It was an ammunition maker in the late 1800s, early 1900s. They had a great collection of guns that was sold off early in the 20th century, as I recall. Some of their guns were marked USCCO. They published a sales catalog of their collection, however copies for sale seldom show up anymore. The .22 single shot may be in those catalogs. What is the name engraved on the gun? A 3rd model .22 single shot in very good condition will probably be in the $1500 - $2000 US dollars range here in the US. What's a fair price in Belgium, I have no idea. Good Luck, Ed 315
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07-08-2010, 07:27 AM
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It's probably put together from parts (worth less) or a special order (worth quite a bit more), since 32 and 38 calibers are usually found only in the first model. Verify that it is a third model, then look for a serial number on the barrel behind the latch. The USCCO markings would add a little to the value. The name suggests a presentation, possibly a retirement gift. If it is a matching third model, grab it and research it.
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07-08-2010, 09:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by red9
It's probably put together from parts (worth less) or a special order (worth quite a bit more), since 32 and 38 calibers are usually found only in the first model. Verify that it is a third model, then look for a serial number on the barrel behind the latch. The USCCO markings would add a little to the value. The name suggests a presentation, possibly a retirement gift. If it is a matching third model, grab it and research it.
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,Thanks, the problem is that the market is too small here to get some good advice,I have never seen a single shot for sale here,and as for value I have absolutely no idea,the name on the gun is Frank Meyers
I believe the gun is going for 1300$
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Reinhard
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07-08-2010, 09:54 AM
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I have seen the owner of the gun today,the serial is 9364,like Bob said there was a replacement barrel on the gun, mayby this was special ordered by the owner? I don't know
but in my opinion the gun can not be regarded as original anymore
thanks for the advice
Reinhard
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