I’m looking at buying a never fired 625-4 45acp
Arms For The Nation revolver. 500 made in 1994 for
the 200th Anniversary of Springfield Armory. Does anyone
know what this is worth in today’s market? It has original
Box & paper work. TIA

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That is one nice looking revolver

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Yes, it is, it was a a good friends family member that passed a couple months ago. It is a beautiful gun and awesome to handle

There have been a couple in the Classified section fairly recently, that might give you an idea of what they are and are not bringing.

I have wanted one since I first saw one, should have bought it then :-)

Thank you, that was helpful, around the price I was thinking.

Over a grand for sure. It’s basically a mountain gun.

Wow, beautiful revolver. You CAN'T let that one get away!

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Based on that Picture, if that is the current real time Picture of
that Revolver in 45ACP, without actually inspecting it, I'd say
around $1000.

If it would have been in 45Colt with all accoutrements, I'd say
closer to $1500.

Just observation I have made watching MG prices, since I like
them and buy them when I can.

Mountain Guns Forever!

The Best to you and your endeavors.

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The difference is this is a 1-500 made I do believe it’s #111. It was to celebrate the centennial of Spring Field Armory. It has box & papers with the wax paper too.

The value is in the configuration. In my opinion the Springfield markings add little to no value

I might even think to lessen the value compared to a nonmarked gun in the same configuration.

Its always been the thought that the commemorative models are less valuable because not everyone cares or has an interest in the particular person or event commerated.

Although this forum has quite a bit of interest in the commemorative versions as of late, is standard thinking changing?

Good point on the production number, but if you look at my
picture, the top S&W MG 629-6 44Rem Mag Engraved Elk Rack
limited Cabela's Outfitter Series;
it was NIB 8 year Safe Queen, I paid $899 for it.
It is no longer a Safe Queen, one of my Favorites to reload for and shoot.

The other is used not abused 45Colt only, no accouterments, paid $1050.

It's all about finding the Right Buyer or what's worth to them.

I do like that 45ACP though

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I seem to recall that one went for just over 1200 on GB not too long ago. They don’t seem to get the prices that the 686 and 657 MG’s get. I find this odd as they were a one time run for Lew Horton of just 500 guns. I have #200. They are a nice revolver. I kind of like the bling on the side plate.

If it’s from a buddy and to preserve their memory, buy it and don’t ever regret it.

Agree 100 percent. These Springfield commeratives actually typically bring less than the regular 45 acp mountain guns since most people think these are corny and would rather just have the regular mountain gun. Seen one like new in box bring 1000 or so not long ago.

Eric

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The two .45 ACP variations are the least numerous Mountain Gun variations. I'm taking the liberty of calling the Springfield Armory Commemorative a Mountain Gun which S&W never did. To most buyers Commemorative decorations reduce value but so do the MIM parts in the later non-decorated .45 ACP Mountain Gun making their value the same to me.

Larger diameter bore and chambers combined with a cylinder that is shorter on both ends makes the .45 ACPs the lightest weight Mountain Guns at 36 ounces. They are also the fastest to reload.

I bought one three years ago, no box or paper work for $775.00. I actually did want it for the Springfield Armory logo because my moms father had worked there during WW 2. Gun is a great shooter. I usually load with 45 auto rim.

I bought one without box or papers at a gun show about 3 years ago. It had been shot but lovingly cared for. I hesitated because of the "commemorative" markings. I intended to shoot it...a lot...and I do. It is a joy to handle and shoot. I paid $650 for it and never regret it. Somehow, the markings on the side plate and barrel just don't matter when a revolver shoots the way mine does. If I ever decide to sell it and can get $500 for it, I figure I've already had $150 enjoyment out of it.
As always, YMMV.

For folks that are thinking about adding one of these gems to your collection, here is an inventory of the paperwork that came with mine. I am the original owner and was shown the original purchase order of my LGS from Lew Horton.
S&W revolver safety and instruction manual
Blue mail in product registration card
S&W warranty statement that lists authorized service stations
Ace grip brochure
A heavy paper stock letter that describes the gun as a limited edition of 500 guns and is the Springfield Armory Bicentennial Edition Mountain Revolver. The letter shows a pic of the right side of the gun along with two loaded half moon clips.
I have seen these come to auction without this letter.
Now go out and get one!