I have an opportunity to make an offer on a Pre 29 and would like some help on pricing. The gun is definitely a bit worn... Any advice on setting a price would be really useful.
The gun is a 5 screw, 4 inch barrel, with a serial number in the 148xxx range. I would say it is in 90% condition.
The cokes are missing. It is wearing smooth S&W magnas.
The red insert has been swapped for a gold insert... At least my guess is that the gold insert was not factory original. But either way, it looks really well installed.
No box, tools, or papers.
The bore looks pretty good. And, so does the recoil shield. It's definitely used and fired, but I don't think it was fired too much. The inside edge of the forcing cone is not at all rounded. It has wear on the muzzle and cylinder from a considerable amount of holster carry.
There is a bit of freckling under the trigger guard in a penny-sized area. And, there is some freckling on the side of the top strap, right above the forcing cone.
Basically, this is far from being collector-grade. But, it is a nice classic gun regardless and would make a great shooter 44 Magnum.
Your assistance in setting an offering price would be very much appreciated.
Regards,
James
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