1917 Value questiom

[cwneely]

I have a pretty fair idea of what 1917 Smiths in varying condition are selling for. I have no idea what a new unfired piece would bring. Does anyone here know or know the best way to sell one?

 

[wheelgun610]

Because they're so rarely seen in that condition, it's not going to be easy to estimate a value. Is it a regular military model, or a commercial version? Do you have the original box, paperwork or original accessories?
What else can you tell us about it?

Mark

 

[sodacan]

I have an extremely high condition example made in late 1918. It was probably never issued and shows no evidence of use. I've been offered $1750.00 for it by a very motivated buyer, but I'm not really sure where that falls in the current market. No box. Sorry, no photos. It's buried in the safe.

 

[merl67]

Looking at GB shows two that have sold in high condition for around $2000.

 

[sodacan]

Looking at GB shows two that have sold in high condition for around $2000.

I follow them on GB. Mine is much nicer than the majority of them. The prices are crazy for much lower condition guns.

 

[cwneely]

There is a photo in Keith's book of them being packed is wooden boxes, maybe a dozen or so to the box. I purchased this one from the son of a WWI veteran who said that officers were allowed to keep their sidearms. It looks like he was able to select a new one along with a new Colt Army Special. It also has somewhat figured wood which I've only seen once before.
Thank you for your answers.

 

[murphydog]

I would not be surprised if one as described would go for $2500 +. Hard to estimate since very few are sold in this condition. If you put in auction a bidding war might get it higher than that.

 

[cwneely]

Thanks for your help