3914 Ladysmith

prescobd · Jan 16, 2022

Went to a LGS yesterday, in the used gun case they had a 3914 Ladysmith marked $319.50. I did not ask to see it. It did not look abused but there was noticeable bluing worn off on the edges. It may have been carried a bit. It came with two magazines. In today's prices, this does not seem to have been unreasonable, in fact seems very decent. This gun shop does not normally have these deals. I'm thinking of going back, and if it's not gone already, and at least put it on layaway.

Update: I bought it today, actually put it on layaway. $338.67 including tax. It appears it was carried much more than it was shot. It will join my 20 other 3rd generation 9mm's.

Picked it up today, 04/02/22, see post #18

skjos · Jan 16, 2022

3914LS were made for a relatively short time and are hard to come by, $319 with two magazines sounds like a bargain to me.

18DAI · Jan 16, 2022

Today that price is MORE than reasonablefor a 3913LS - it is a STEAL! Buy it, shoot it, love it!

Regards 18DAI

Jeppo · Jan 16, 2022

If you provide the address of the shop, I’ll be happy to go “inspect” it.

quikdraw67 · Jan 16, 2022

Don't walk, RUN back to that LGS and buy it!

I have the 3914NL, which is the exact same pistol minus the LadySmith logo. It is one of my best shooting pistols I own.

GaryS · Jan 16, 2022

Unreasonable? No, it's a steal. Bluing wear on the the edges of 3rd Gen semi autos is normal.

I'd buy that gun without a second thought.

For comparison, I bought a 3914NL back about 10 years ago. Same condition, with two magazines. I paid about $325.00 plus tax.

Even if you decide in a few months that you don't like it, you can sell it without worrying about losing money.

NCBeagle · Jan 16, 2022

Jeppo said:
If you provide the address of the shop, I’ll be happy to go “inspect” it.

I have no doubt that Jeppo would drive all the way to Michigan to buy it.

Heymatt · Jan 16, 2022

Buy it!!!!!!

stansdds · Jan 16, 2022

prescobd said:
Went to a LGS yesterday, in the used gun case they had a 3914 Ladysmith marked $319.50. I did not ask to see it. It did not look abused but there was noticeable bluing worn off on the edges. It may have been carried a bit. It came with two magazines. In today's prices, this does not seem to have been unreasonable, in fact seems very decent. This gun shop does not normally have these deals. I'm thinking of going back, and if it's not gone already, and at least put it on layaway.

Not unreasonable at all and in today's inflation driven market, I'd call it a good bargain. What's wrong with it? Does it come with a magazine? As for the worn blueing, sadly, the 3rd gen blued carbon steel featured no polishing and a very thin black oxide finish. It wears off quickly.

BAM-BAM · Jan 16, 2022

$320....... you'd have to take the Delorean back to the 1990s !

Last 39xx anything I saw for sale around here was north of $450.... and that was a while back !!!

cherrypointmarine · Jan 16, 2022

I bought one here years ago for my wife , nib .She's shot it twice , not quite her style . She graciously allowed me to shoot it , it's a great piece . Like others have said , RUN back and buy it . You can always find mags and have it refinished . I seriously doubt you , or any of us , will find a deal like that again .

Heymatt · Jan 16, 2022

OP says it comes with two mags.
Send it Guzzitaco and have it re-blued.

cherrypointmarine · Jan 16, 2022

I second sending it to Guzzitaco . The man can do wonders with a S&W . I'd send it to him , do the PC cuts and refinish it .

stansdds · Jan 16, 2022

Guzzitaco's bluing is likely to look a lot better and last a lot longer!

toddstang · Jan 16, 2022

I have big-time regrets not buying one at my local gun shop about 12 years ago.
All because at that time I was thinking "Why would I buy a gun with Lady Smith on it?"
Moron!
It was only $300!!!

HOUSTON RICK · Jan 17, 2022

It would sell for more here.

Poohgyrr · Jan 18, 2022

Congratulations on that! The 39XX are great pistols and you found a terrific price.

prescobd · Apr 2, 2022

Picked up the 3914 Ladysmith from lay away today. Not too bad for $339 in today's inflated prices.

jsharpe58 · Oct 7, 2023

Prefix TYT

Looking to sell a 3914 in good condition (some minor wear to bluing on edges on one side) with a S/N prefix of TYT. Have no idea what it's worth. Any help appreciated.

Heymatt · Oct 7, 2023

Pics would help.

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