all5x
US Veteran
I have a model 36 no dash with serial #J30XX square butt that has been fired a total of 10 times. No box or papers. Wondering what it is worth for trade or sale?
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Model 36 value
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alwaysoutdoors
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$500 plus or minus. It's difficult due to lack of information and no pictures.
Twiki357
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You don’t provide very much info. Is it blue or nickel, 2 or 3 inch barrel? With only 10 rounds fired, I going to assume it would be in excellent condition. In the last few months, I’ve tracked blue 36 no dash with 2” barrels on Gunbroker at sold prices from $271 to $492, depending on condition. In excellent condition, I would suspect in the $450/500 range, but since you’re in Commiefornia, it could be an additional $100+ in a PPT.
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all5x
US Veteran
It is blue and has the wooden service grips. 2" barrel and in 99% condition . Love the square grip as it provides positive gripping power. Like I said only fired 10 times, 5 by original owner and 5 by me to make sure it worked. Thanks for the input.
Well then, probably 13 times.
3 by the factory during the test firing
5 by the original owner
5 by you
5Wire
Member
This is my track on the revolver.
Smith & Wesson 36 1-7/8 in barrel Revolver in .38 Spl. Blue Book of Gun Values (36th Edition) indicates between $465 in 95% condition and $650 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 79 recorded prices for this model gun from $250 to $600 over a period of 8 Yrs 7 Mos ending July 19, 2016. The average price as of that date was $413. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $822.
The last 10 prices I have for this model since 12/5/2014 range from $375 to $575 averaging $458.
Yours as described would put it at the high end of the ranges in this thread but, if you're gonna sell it, it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay and how much of a hurry you're in to sell.
YMMV
Smith & Wesson 36 1-7/8 in barrel Revolver in .38 Spl. Blue Book of Gun Values (36th Edition) indicates between $465 in 95% condition and $650 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 79 recorded prices for this model gun from $250 to $600 over a period of 8 Yrs 7 Mos ending July 19, 2016. The average price as of that date was $413. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $822.
The last 10 prices I have for this model since 12/5/2014 range from $375 to $575 averaging $458.
Yours as described would put it at the high end of the ranges in this thread but, if you're gonna sell it, it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay and how much of a hurry you're in to sell.
YMMV
Okay. An open question to anyone reading this who has an opinion. I am truly curious.
When was the last time any of you saw a revolver (S&W or otherwise) that you could honestly say its condition was 100%? To me this is Blue Book fiction. Heck, I have a Model 14-4 that I bought brand new 35 years ago. I fired 6 rounds through it, carefully cleaned it and returned it to its box. It has been out of the box maybe a half-dozen times since then. It has nary a mark on it and I would not advertise it as being 100%.
If you can talk me out of this opinion, fine. I'm all ears.
5Wire
Member
Why would anyone want to talk you out of that opinion?
If you were going to sell it, you just have reduced its potential value. While you may disparage BBGV—I find them on on some, off on others—People likely to consider your less than 100% revolver for purchase or trade may see otherwise.
Bob
My point was I don't think 100% exists as a genuine condition status of any gun owned by anyone. I guess by offering an example, I confused the issue. Sorry.
My point was I don't think 100% exists as a genuine condition status of any gun owned by anyone. I guess by offering an example, I confused the issue. Sorry.
5Wire
Member
No worries. But the percent method is pretty well described in the BBGV and you are correct in the sense a 100% gun has not been sold previously in retail. There is wiggle room in The Blue Book of Gun Values. such as described under "mint", below.
My comment was only to point out the strategic error of making any less than 100% claim at all if one intended to sell.
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all5x
US Veteran
Thanks to all for the information and education. How smart I are now. It is not for sale or trade as I was shipping it to a friend and wondered how much to insure it for. However it arrived safely and is not enjoying the ride in a big purse. Anybody got suggestions on how to carry it in a purse so it does not wear to much and is readily handy?
peterdeb
Member
Plenty of Woman's gun purses on Amazon for your 36. Local stores here carry Gun tote'N mamas purses. They are leather, well made, conceal well with quick easy access.
