1970's Model 36 square butt

[Kingcobra145]

I have come across a 1970's Model 36 with a 1 7/8 barrel, square butt, that has never been fired and in the box. The guy wants 450$ for it and is pretty firm on that. I looked at the gun today and it is a beauty, I'm just skeptical on the price. I didn't notice if it had a pinned barrel or not, which I hear would increase the value. What do you guys think? Good buy?

 

[01shm]

If its the correct box w/docs and tools, I'd say yes. The correct box imo is worth 50.00 or more.

Load the pics if you get it..

Jerry

 

[one eye joe]

I would buy it.......

 

[Seven3]

Ditto to what 01shm said. I bought one last year for $350, in very good but not mint condition, without box or papers, and didn't think that was a bad price.

 

[Kingcobra145]

It has the original box, papers, and cleaning brush. Are square butt model 36s somewhat rare? I haven't seen to many myself.

 

[Seven3]

Not really rare, but not as common as the round butt. I don't recall when S&W stopped making them, but they haven't been produced for a number of years. Personally, I prefer the square, because with a Tyler T grip it feels great in my hand.

 

[5Wire]

It's a reasonable price, in my opinion. Here's my track on the model:

Smith & Wesson 36 Revolver in .38 Spl. Bluebook of Gun Values (31st Edition) indicates between $380 in 95% condition and $590 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 53 recorded prices for this model gun from $284 to $600 over a period of 2 Yrs 11 Mos ending December 16, 2010. The average price as of that date was $394. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $822.

Here's the way the data charts out:

You can see the Average Price Trend was at about $420 as of July 2010. Better examples would command higher prices, especially with box, papers, tools, etc. (Note the chart is 10 prices and about six months behind the data.)

 

[bigmoose]

Bob,

Thanks for the chart on the Model 36....now I can prove to my wife that this S&W addiction I have is actually a sound investment strategy.
Seriously...nice work!

Cap

 

[5Wire]

Bob,

Thanks for the chart on the Model 36....now I can prove to my wife that this S&W addiction I have is actually a sound investment strategy.
Seriously...nice work!

Cap

You're welcome, Cap! Good luck with that strategy...

 

[lagavulin62]

kingcobra,

I know this thread is a few weeks old but did you end up buying? any pics? I have the round butt but wish I had a square butt.