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02-02-2021, 10:59 PM
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Need help with a 1953 Chief Special (Baby Chief?)
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Welcome! It is a later Baby variant with the serrated ramp front sight. Others here keep SN records and can let you know how old it is but 1953 is a good guess.
With what appears to be carry wear (and unfortunately a little pitting on the left frame) I would guess it to be worth about $550.
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02-03-2021, 01:19 AM
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Welcome aboard from ol' Wyo.
Nice little Baby Chiefs. Happy to hear you saved it.
Yes, based on several +/- your Chiefs serial number I'd guess the factory shipped yours in June or July '53.
I prefer the ones with honest wear. Shows they were used for their intended purpose.
murphydog gave you a good ballpark figure. In today's crazy market don't take less.
Best of luck in your quest. It's similar to mine: owning every remaining Baby Chiefs in existence!
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02-03-2021, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by murphydog
Welcome! It is a later Baby variant with the serrated ramp front sight. Others here keep SN records and can let you know how old it is but 1953 is a good guess.
With what appears to be carry wear (and unfortunately a little pitting on the left frame) I would guess it to be worth about $550.
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I'll second that. If I saw it in a shop around here I'd be after it. I'd try to negotiate a lower price, but in the current climate I doubt I'd be successful and would likely buy it at $550. A Baby is on my wish list, and that one is in just the right kind of condition to fit in with the rest of mine. I like shooters that aren't too pretty to use, and that one suits my tastes to a T.
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02-04-2021, 09:43 AM
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Hey guys, thanks for the information and welcoming the newbie! I've lurked for a bit on here and learned quite a bit just from reading past postings. I'm mainly a collector of C&R rifles but, as I mentioned previously, I've also got few Smiths too.
The $550 is about what I was thinking that it was worth. After reading the responses, I'm kind of falling in love with again and wondering if I really should sell it! Actually, I think that I'm going to post it over in the classifieds and see if I can maybe trade it towards something a bit different.
Thanks again, Denny
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02-04-2021, 12:16 PM
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Welcome to the Forum from Pennsylvania!
All good advice given above on dates and dollars.
I have been collecting and watching these for several years. A year ago, pre-covid, the prices were substantially lower, but the climate today suggests take no less than what was suggested. That is a desirable early Chiefs Special.
Best of luck!
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02-04-2021, 12:27 PM
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Nice shooter! I say definitely one you want to keep as a family heirloom.
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