Hello Gents, I happened upon a registered magnum recently. Its the long barrel version. 5.8 or 6 whatever they were at the time. Ive collected a number of my desired numbered models and always wanted an RM and a TL. This example does not have the original grips, little to no original finish, and of course no registration. What would am example in that condition be worth? I can buy it for $1,500. Lockup and endshake is great. No rust, dings or pits. I cannot remember the number on it but i can go back and look. Any help is appreciated.
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Registered Magnum Value
- Thread starter Nframe29
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If you want a shooter ....... go for it.
If you have wanted an RM...
For shooting and just to have an RM
This is a good deal. I if you can feel out seller and whittle it down a bit great. But $1500 is good in my opinion for a shooter grade RM
-As long as it functions well and it sounds like it does.
-And if the finish loss appears to be from "use" over past 85 years.
I have a few but if I happened upon one as you describe locally I would pick it up.
And since its well worn you wont need to obsess over getting period correct stocks. You can dress it up accordingly.
If you get it possibly consider a letter. Sometimes they have cool history.
For shooting and just to have an RM
This is a good deal. I if you can feel out seller and whittle it down a bit great. But $1500 is good in my opinion for a shooter grade RM
-As long as it functions well and it sounds like it does.
-And if the finish loss appears to be from "use" over past 85 years.
I have a few but if I happened upon one as you describe locally I would pick it up.
And since its well worn you wont need to obsess over getting period correct stocks. You can dress it up accordingly.
If you get it possibly consider a letter. Sometimes they have cool history.
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I would buy a functioning registered magnum for $1500 even with very little finish and no grips.
After you BUY IT, please send me the serial number and registration number so I can add it to the SWCA database. If possible please attach a few pictures of the gun.
SAFireman
SWCA Member
I can't say that I have seen a Reg Mag offered for less than $3500 recently. I know that one or two got sold as Pre-27's for about a grand, but those are outliers.
A lot of unaswered questions here. When you say "no registratioon" does that mean there is no Reg # where the Mod # usually is located (meaning it is a "non registered" magnum) or just lacking any paperwork). Does it look like it was refinished before (weak rollmarks, rounded edge on sideplate, etc.)? And so on. Anyway, it sounds like a bargain. If you decide not to buy it, please let me know where it is located. Or, get some photos for additional help here.
The yoke area is marked REG and a five digit number. My plan is to work a deal and buy it tomorrow. Once I do, i will post pics and info. When i said no registration, i meant that there was no paperwork as in it had never been sent in. I should have bought it today as ive never found an RM in my area for sale. Ill get it bought if its still there and send yall the info. I appreciate everyones input.
Hopefully it is a four digit number after REG. Think there were about 5200 RMs. No five digit numbers.
Just for comparison purposes. An excellent condition 6.5"-barrel RM just sold on 5/9/24 at Morphy Auctions for $4428.00. It was Reg. #3710 Ser. #56717.
It is a four digit reg number. I dont know why i said five. I think the serial number is five digits. Ive had a lot going on today..Ill know more when i go back tomorrow to pick it up. Hopefully its still there. Thanks again!
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Dont go to hating me, but thoughts on refinishing it? Its a shooter so what will it hurt? Will S&W do it? George in Boca Raton is retired. Who other than Turnbull. Ive only had one revolver reblued in my life. It was a hand me down of my Grandfathers. Ive collected revolvers for 30yrs.
Looks like some post war features
Rear sight and barrel and ejector I think
Csn you confirm serial on butt?
Rear sight and barrel and ejector I think
Csn you confirm serial on butt?
I felt the sight to be replaced. Ejector rod appears later as well. 58908 "star" with a register number of 4923. I know little about RM's but i can tell when parts arent "right" all i could find are those two. Im glad it was confirmed by you. Either way, im happy to own an RM for the price. You cant buy anything rare for $1,500 anymore. I saw a man pay $1,700 for a NIB model 13 3" not long ago. Apples and Oranges yes, but even my common numbered models keep coming up every year to the point i cant believe prices on rough examples.
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This picture is of something OTHER than an original RM! If nothing else, installing a post war rear sight on a pre-war gun requires milling the sight tang channel wider---and milling the sight carrier notch in the frame at the rear larger.
Other than that, why would you spend good money for what you've described as what I'll call a beater? You can accomplish the same thing by simply burning your money.
High condition guns, RM's or any other, either sustain their value or appreciate. Low condition guns continue to depreciate.
Ralph Tremaine
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Nframe29
Its very cool especially for $1500. I would not walk away either for that price. I was just curious to confirm it was not a possible transitional magnum. Which would have been a real coup at $1500. But sounds like an RM with a few mods. Congratulations and do enjoy!
Oh as far as refinishing...
For now
I suggest just enjoying and shooting as is. Maybe get a letter? You never know what you might find out. I letter all of mine in the hopes of a nice surprise. Just my 2 cents
Its very cool especially for $1500. I would not walk away either for that price. I was just curious to confirm it was not a possible transitional magnum. Which would have been a real coup at $1500. But sounds like an RM with a few mods. Congratulations and do enjoy!
Oh as far as refinishing...
For now
I suggest just enjoying and shooting as is. Maybe get a letter? You never know what you might find out. I letter all of mine in the hopes of a nice surprise. Just my 2 cents
Well thanks for everyones input. Ill just keep it as a shooter and consider as lesson learned and let someone deal with the junky thing when im dead and gone. Ive got a NIB S prefix model 27 i always wanted to shoot. Ill let this pile of junk take its place instead lol
Hope everyone has a good evening!
Hope everyone has a good evening!
Agree with mchom on post war features. Also post war grips.
But, nice Hump Back Hammer!
Is there a serial number in the barrel shroud and on the cylinder face? If so, what is it?
With the star on the butt perhaps the mods, or some of the mods, were done at the factory.
But, nice Hump Back Hammer!
Is there a serial number in the barrel shroud and on the cylinder face? If so, what is it?
With the star on the butt perhaps the mods, or some of the mods, were done at the factory.
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