13-3 thoughts

[mnkdad]

S&W model 13-3 with 3" barrel in original box with paperwork and original stocks in 97% condition with very slight wear on the end of the barrel on one side. What is a fair price between friends? And the friend is the original owner. I will try to get some pictures of it asap. Thanks

 

[KalamazooKid]

Friend's price? $800-900

Other's? $1000+

 

[mnkdad]

Haven't got it yet. We were trying to determine the value first. Never seen one before with the 3" barrel.

 

[WCCPHD]

They look like this. This is my last issued revolver that we replaced in 1987. This was also the last revolver the FBI issued.

 

[Grayfox]

JMHO: I think the 3" Model 13 is the ideal carry revolver. I got mine many years ago and have always loved it. They, along with any 3" K-frame, are kinda hard to come by and demand high prices. I'll go along with the $800-900 friend price. However, at auction, these routinely go over $1000 easily.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Here's what shiny ones look like!

 

[mnkdad]

He said he bought it in the 80's for less than $400. I will probably have trouble getting him to take what its worth as he is older and don't need the money. He's just that way.

 

[Dieseltech56]

If the original stocks are round butt targets those are worth a bit more than say magnas.

 

[woodsltc]

The top one in the pic is a 13-3, the bottom one is a 13-4. I bought both of them about a month apart several years ago. I've got the original stocks, but I like the feel of the Ahrends on them. Don

 

[Birdhunter6]

I have a 13-2 3" round butt. LOVE it. I agree the $900 price is fair but probably below what the current market might bring on an auction sight. I would tell him that up front

If the seller sets a lower price that's his prerogative. Pay the man, be gracious and head for the range.

 

[stansdds]

These are super hot items right now. Maybe you can get one for as low as $800, but I would expect most to be more in the area of $1000-$1200.

 

[mnkdad]

Went to get the gun today and his wife said she bought it for him for a Christmas gift and said its not for sale. I told them what it was worth and they said when the time comes it would be mine. O well can't win them all.

 

[swage]

If the original stocks are round butt targets those are worth a bit more than say magnas.

Fact. I just paid $185 for a pair that were brand new and was happy to pay it. I felt like anything under $200 was a bargain.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Went to get the gun today and his wife said she bought it for him for a Christmas gift and said its not for sale. I told them what it was worth and they said when the time comes it would be mine. O well can't win them all.

Well that's awkward! [emoji51]