Price check 2 1905's

[ramiam]

Hi everyone these are coming up at an auction what is their value? Thanks so much!!

[DWalt]

Based only upon what can be seen in your pictures, #25 is a .38 Special M&P square butt, nickeled, likely from sometime in the 1930s (but pre-1937). The other (#19) is an M&P round butt, probably from the early 1920s, at least pre-1923, also .38 Special. Not much detail from the pictures, but neither seems to be in abused condition, and both are likely original. Does appear to be some rust on the barrel of #19, but maybe it is just the picture. You probably wouldn't get hurt on either at $350 each. Beyond that, most would like to see the gun first, or at least some much better pictures, before bidding more.

[Peak53]

The condition of the frame and cylinder on #19 looks suspiciously way better than the barrel. Could there be a refinish and/or a rebarrel in the resume? The round butt is a bit of a plus, but I would be sceptical unless you can function test it.

[bruner1981]

It appears to me as though the barrel on number 19 has no bluing left. I'd be skeptical of that one since the barrel finish doesn't match the rest. I'd max out at $225-$250 on that one. #25 appears to be much better condition to me, I agree with DWalts' estimate of $350 on that one. Good luck!

[ramiam]

Thanks guys they went over $500 way too much for me.

[DWalt]

You didn't miss anything.