Do "Double Stamped/Stampings" increase Value of the Gun?

[mr..plow]

My FFL told me that Double Stamped S&W's are worth alot more money sometimes increasing the guns value another 100%.

IS this true?

I have a S&W 640-3, its a .357 with internal lock. Model number 640-3 is the double stamped portion of the gun.

[VM]

Originally Posted by mr..plow

My FFL told me that Double Stamped S&W's are worth alot more money sometimes increasing the guns value another 100%.

IS this true?

I have a S&W 640-3, its a .357 with internal lock. Model number 640-3 is the double stamped portion of the gun.

I would sell it to your FFL for another 50% and be happy

Seriously, there have been numerous double stamps on guns over the years and from what I've seen, they bring no premium.

[Noah Zark]

Originally Posted by mr..plow

My FFL told me that Double Stamped S&W's are worth alot more money sometimes increasing the guns value another 100%.

IS this true?

Generally only in the minds of some dealers looking to sell S&W handguns with double-stamped model numbers.

IMO, it's strictly a revenue-enhancement thing.

Noah

[diamonback68]

Not worth a penny more to anyone I know of. It's a dealer sales pitch.

[pinkymingeo]

It sometimes seems that S&W makes more mistakes than it doesn't. Stamping errors are common. No premium. Might even detract from the value, depending.

[BADSBSNF811]

To a niche collector of factory mistakes it might bring a small premium (5% or so)