What is the going rate for the Model 45-2 with no box or papers but in a conservative 98% condition? Found one at my LGS this afternoon and grabbed it immediately. I'll have it home next week after that damned waiting period. And for sure I'll be posting photos when I get it home.
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The M45, and any dash version thereof is one of those cases where the model is so hard to find, especially in or near 98% condition, we're just happy enough to find one to buy! It certainly rates a premium over other mundane models, but not enough sold to establish a "going rate" by any means. And if there's a going rate but what you find is priced above that, do you really care all that much?
If you want it, you find the price is at least somewhat 'reasonable' for the condition, and you can afford it, then the price is right. Period. they aren't making any more, that's the bottom line.
If you want it, you find the price is at least somewhat 'reasonable' for the condition, and you can afford it, then the price is right. Period. they aren't making any more, that's the bottom line.
Art Doc
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You pay whatever the seller is asking. That's why I don't have one. I have seen 2 for sale in my life. First was 30 years ago tagged at $1600. Other was maybe 5 years ago asking $2800. In neither case could I justify spending that much for a novelty gun.
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A 45 listed as 85% (pictures look pretty good) sold for $2150 on GB recently.
S&W Model 45-2 RARE Post Office Model 4" 22LR w/ Historian Letter - USED - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 878183025
S&W Model 45-2 RARE Post Office Model 4" 22LR w/ Historian Letter - USED - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 878183025
Just picked up my 45-2 and gave it a good cleaning and going over. Here are some pics. The revolver has just enough wear on it that I plan on shooting it occasionally. I've been keeping an eye out for one of these for years so I was just happy to finally find one.
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Cool gun. So what was the price? 
Cool gun. So what was the price?
More than I ever paid for a 22 before, but I feel I got a good deal on it. The case colors are very vivid on the hammer.
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I think that the winner on this auction got a nice gun for a fair price.
Now this one ran up pretty good.
S&W MODEL 45 "POST OFFICE MODEL" 22 LR ORIG BOX EX-ROY JINKS COLLECTION - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 882295722
I was in on that one, but, when I saw who I was up against I knew I wasn't going to get to take that one home. I have witnessed him clean house on many in the past. So, I stepped away.
bdGreen
Congratulations,
That revolver is in superb condition
That revolver is in superb condition
bigmoose
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So you ask what the going rate is from the folks on the forum, you buy one, and then don’t disclose the price?
Anyways, a very nice rare revolver you have there. Congrats.
crsides
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Typically, $2500 to $2800.
The Model 45 no dash I presume is the earliest numbered version yet the one in the above auction has non diamond service grips. My 45 is a -2 and it has diamond service grips. Seems like the earlier version should have the diamond grips. According to my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 2'nd edition the diamond insert grips were deleted in 1968. Anyway there are probably a few anomalies in the series.
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Yes, there is a 'Model 45' with no trailing dash number. They would be four screw guns. Serial numbers start with C42XXXX.
They made a number of C883XXX guns in the 60's. A lot of them laid on the shelf at S&W, unsold. The one's shipped at that time would have had the diamond stocks.
In 1978 there were 135 non-model marked guns with the C883XXX serial numbers assembled, boxed, and, shipped. They would have the correct modified magnas, but, without the diamonds.
As you stated, there are considerable anomalies with the Post Office guns. Weren't catalogued and Postal Service order over runs were marketed out to law enforcement and some dealers.
The very last ones shipped was in 1978.
enjoy,
bdGreen
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larryofcc
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Mine is a pre M45 4 screw, shipped in 1958. It has PC diamond grips, numbered to the gun. Got it at a Cabelas, and after tax and shipping, around $2,000. No box or tools. It is a good 95%+. It also shoots to point of aim at 25 yards. Too much $$$? Yes, probably, as I paid $400 for a 98% K22 Outdoorsman. Big Larry
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I also have a pre model marked four screw that is a fairly righteous specimen.
enjoy,
bdGreen
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enjoy,
bdGreen
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crsides
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Bruce, isn't that the one I loaned you awhile back?
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A 'loan' would imply ownership of an item that was 'loaned' to a 'loanee'.
Ha.
I don't see that scenario in this situation, at all.
Nice try Charlie.
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crsides
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I think you're being unreasonable.
