38 special ctg nickel plated

S

shortwavedave

Member
Joined
Dec 21, 2013
Messages
7
Reaction score
0
Hello, I am a newbie here, although I have a S&W lover for a while. A 357 magnum 686 6 inch barrel is my pride. The reason I came here, my son traded for a 38 special ctg nickel plated 4 inch barrel. He wants to know how bad he got burnt, (auto repair for the gun) ? I have done some searching and I have seen them from $175 to $1400. All three s/n's ,chamber, grip,barrel match. There is some flaking of the plating on the trigger housing and on the top of the left top of the pearl grips. The s/n is a pretty early, c. 105237. Have not shot it yet but if it shoots as sweet as it looks, I think he got a good deal. Any help on the value would be greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas to all and may all your shots be true.
 

Attachments

  • CIMG2824.jpg
    CIMG2824.jpg
    82 KB · Views: 192
  • CIMG2827.jpg
    CIMG2827.jpg
    58.3 KB · Views: 147
  • PC210043.jpg
    PC210043.jpg
    95.8 KB · Views: 167
  • PC210044.jpg
    PC210044.jpg
    46.7 KB · Views: 177
  • PC210056.jpg
    PC210056.jpg
    99 KB · Views: 132
Last edited:
Register to hide this ad
Show pictures.

If there is no letter prefix to the serial number, that is in the 1906-1909 bracket.

Are the hammer and trigger nickel plated?
 
Prices will vary wildly based on condition, region, condition, scarcity, condition, and a few other things (like condition). You can see $250 to a $1,000 on a gun like you describe. If the nickel is original it's worth more than if it's been refinished. The shorter the barrel the higher the value.

Oh, and condition counts, too.
 
How much was the auto repair worth?

Is the gun warm to the touch? :D
If the trade did not go through an FFL, and I did not know the guy really well, I would be inclined to shy away from accepting a gun as payment for anything.
 
Most any solid M&P in shooting condition is worth $300, and perhaps more if it hasn't been messed with and is in good cosmetic condition with original grips. If the value of the repair was $300 or more, he probably came out OK.
 
On the butt there is a c on one side and the s/n on the other they are not together, no the hammer and the trigger are not nickel, thanks
 
Last edited:
I do know the person rather well, it was her grandfather's. The work would have cost $800 - $1200 at a shop, thanks for the warning that is not why I am here.
 
Last edited:
Hi, to youins that replied to this post the pictures are loaded, hope this gives the info needed for a estimate. thanks all
 
That gun is 1949-1950 S&W M&P.Some would call it a pre model 10. I would not. (semantics) Does it have a 1 line made in USA on right side of frame or 4 line S&W marcas registdas etc..?
If the hammer and trigger are case hardened forged steel then they are most likely original. The only question probably not answerable is whether the Nickel finish is a refinish or original. For this we need pics.
Either way if it is refinished that gun is probably worth maybe $300. No more without better info. The grips/stocks are not original. If the pearl grips are actually MOP/ Mother of pearl they are worth more than the gun. If faux pearl which is common and likely they are worth $15. An original set of diamond center grips from that period in excellent condition will cost $75 and up to replace.
 
I don't want to be too critical but pics 1 & 3 are usable. 2 & 4 or of no value due to blurriness. Others with a better eye for refinishes may be along. It doesn't look like one to me but I am still trying to learn that craft. If you take off the grips/stocks and take a pic of both sides of the grip it may have markings that will tell if it has or has not been refinished by S&W.
Still either way if the repair was $300 or more you did fine. At $300 you may be break even but at $500 and up you are way ahead.
 
Thanks for the post, there are five pics. My son did just fine in the trade ,I have a friend of a friend and he knew a lot about this gun,thegrips are real pearl they have imperfections only nature could make.As for the finish it is S&W done, he said its worth more then I have read on here. Thanks anyway.
 
Last edited:
shortwavedave said:
Thanks for the post, there are five pics. My son did just fine in the trade ,I have a friend of a friend and he knew a lot about this gun,thegrips are real pearl they have imperfections only nature could make.As for the finish it is S&W done, he said its worth more then I have read on here. Thanks anyway.
Click to expand...

Then why did you ask?
 
Still either way if the repair was $300 or more you did fine. At $300 you may be break even but at $500 and up you are way ahead.
Click to expand...

Not sure I follow your analogy. I think that you mean if the repair was $300 or LESS, at $500 and up you are way behind.

Unless I am reading the OP's post wrong, his son did the repair work and received the gun as payment. If he changed the other parties windshield wipers, then he made out well in the trade, if he replaced the motor and transmission, then not so good. :confused:

I guess a lot depends on true value of the gun and the stocks, which I think is why the OP came here. I personally wouldn't pay more than $500 for the gun and I don't care for pearl stocks (if in fact they are real). Just my personal taste. For all I know, if pearl, they could be worth a ton. Just don't like them. I agree with General Patton on that issue.

But this is probably moot anyway as the OP has a guy that knows a guy whose brother met a guy on the bus that thinks we are all full of it as he is an expert on S&W's and their value. As they say on TV, COME ON MAN.....:rolleyes:
 
JSR III said:
Not sure I follow your analogy. I think that you mean if the repair was $300 or LESS, at $500 and up you are way behind.

Unless I am reading the OP's post wrong, his son did the repair work and received the gun as payment. If he changed the other parties windshield wipers, then he made out well in the trade, if he replaced the motor and transmission, then not so good. :confused:

Yes I had the $ part backwards but like you said its a moot point.
Click to expand...
 
So I guess you saw all the pice, $500 is more than $300 you said earlier, not saying the experts are bs here I have been all over the web and it has a lot of OPINIONS! On the pistols
, it's obvious you are the man here. BTW the work on the car was all bull....friend too, ;)
 
"That gun is 1949-1950 S&W M&P.Some would call it a pre model 10. I would not."

Any C-series M&P with a SN up to a little over C 400000 (when Model numbering started) is a "pre-Model 10." There are a few very late S-series M&Ps with the new high-speed hammer that also qualify.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

45NUTT
38 Special use in early HE's
Replies
14
Views
927
BMur
B
L
OLD 38 CIC
Replies
13
Views
428
SS336
S
T
38 S & W Special CTG
Replies
4
Views
591
DWalt
DWalt
S
38 S&W Revolver ID
Replies
17
Views
757
Muley Gil
M
T
38 Special CTG info
Replies
5
Views
701
glowe
glowe

Latest posts

Back
Top