1976 Model 29 Unfired in original box
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It should be a 29-2 and should feature a pinned barrel and recessed (counter-bored) cylinder.
If LNIB is should be over $1000 but how much over $1000 might depend on if it's nickel (go higher), has all the tools and documents, and the box condition.
Pictures would help.
How much is the seller asking?
John
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If LNIB is should be over $1000 but how much over $1000 might depend on if it's nickel (go higher), has all the tools and documents, and the box condition.
Pictures would help.
How much is the seller asking?
John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training
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It would have a dash 2 with that serial number. Could just not have been stamped on, but check it.
These days the guns are bringing what he wants if unfired with all original stuff.
I would not pay it, but people are.
The 1000 dollar quote you got is dreaming these days. I'll take a dozen at that price.
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I would say more important than having all the paperwork is something that never seems to be addressed in these type of responses. The finish of the blueing. I've seen samples from the same year done to a perfection mirror grade , and others just blah. I would expect the former to bring a higher price even if it lacked paperwork and tools.Others may focus more on the total package instead.
geoff40
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Likely the confusion here is you're looking on the box. But on the gun itself, if you open up the cylinder, there will be some numbers stamped in to the frame, between the cylinder and the barrel. It should say 29-2 in there.
gkitch
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$1200 would be a fair retail price.
Perhaps, but I'd be very surprised if the 29 he is describing wouldn't get $1500-$2000 on Gunbroker.
gkitch
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GB sales include fees and generally represent very top dollar well above fair retail, especially on older guns. Someone who has not developed a GB seller's history is also unlikely to get top dollar as well. I try to value a gun based on what it would exchange hands between two real people in which they both get a fair deal. All subjective, of course, and I can easily miss the mark, but is is good to have these conversations.
A little over a year ago a girl, accompanied by he father had a 29-2 like you described only in nickel. I offered her $1200 and she accepted. Then her father stepped in and put the brakes on the deal. Needless I was very disappointed., and a bit angry. I could have upped the ante but let it go. They left the show with the gun so I don't know what Pappa was ready to let it go for. Oh well. The gun you are talking about could well go for $1500 in the right market these days.
Tom_R
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$1800?
Someone will pay that amount of money, if it is as nice as you say.
For that amount of money there are a few questions I would ask myself:
- Is a 6.5" 29-2 one of my GRAIL guns?
- If it truly is Mint and unfired is it worth paying $1800 for a conversation piece?
- Will I be able to resist the temptation of putting a few rounds through it?
- Am I looking for a Nice Shooter?
If you are looking for a nice shooter, I would walk on from this one and keep looking.
Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do.
Someone will pay that amount of money, if it is as nice as you say.
For that amount of money there are a few questions I would ask myself:
- Is a 6.5" 29-2 one of my GRAIL guns?
- If it truly is Mint and unfired is it worth paying $1800 for a conversation piece?
- Will I be able to resist the temptation of putting a few rounds through it?
- Am I looking for a Nice Shooter?
If you are looking for a nice shooter, I would walk on from this one and keep looking.
Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do.
Do you really think a brick and mortar store can operate at lower profit margins than Gunbroker fees? I kind of doubt it.
I like the way you think gkitch. My wife has been buying and selling on ebay from their beginning. Things with that bunch has changed drastically over the years and sites like GB have changed the gun market drastically too. Personally I have not bought or sold anything on those sights, but I am considering it. Having a good sellers history is very important, and as a newby I would be at a disadvantage. I guess the only way to correct that is get started and build a reputation. As I look at the whole thing I am inclined to stay with gun shows where I already have a good reputation. It's just a very narrow market compared to the internet. Call me old school but FTF is the way I like to go.
That's the whole point. The internet exposes the gun you have for sale to the most buyers that are willing to pay. I really don't see any advantage to limiting your pool of potential buyers.
As to the question of "fair price", many (most) gun shops have been lowballing trade ins for years. They are entitled to make a profit, but don't kid yourself that they are reselling it at the same price or even close to it. Many of them turn right around and list it on GB anyway.
gkitch
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FTF with cash is also a done deal between a buyer and seller. One person examines the gun and the other counts the cash. Over.
An internet gun deal involves many different parties:
-Buyer
-Seller
-internet sales site
-internet payment service
-post office
-bank
-shipping service (involving many people)
-at least one FFL holder
-??
I have sold guns via the internet before and am likely to do it again, but only when it is unlikely that I can find a buyer locally for a scarce or more specialized firearm. Buying and trading guns is also just a hobby for me and not something that I do for a business. It is just for fun and the internet can reduce the fun factor for me personally.
An internet gun deal involves many different parties:
-Buyer
-Seller
-internet sales site
-internet payment service
-post office
-bank
-shipping service (involving many people)
-at least one FFL holder
-??
I have sold guns via the internet before and am likely to do it again, but only when it is unlikely that I can find a buyer locally for a scarce or more specialized firearm. Buying and trading guns is also just a hobby for me and not something that I do for a business. It is just for fun and the internet can reduce the fun factor for me personally.
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my 29-2 with presentation box,tools etc was purchased by me new in the fall of 1976 for the very high price of $350.....I have had a lot of fun with it and it still looks like new....around here if it is truly mint/unfired I would expect it to bring at least $1000
muddocktor
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mtncabin1, I think you can do better than that on Gunbroker right now; $1800 seems a bit steep.
Here's one I've been watching on GB - ( link ) just to see if it will sell. Not totally unfired, but states it's had 12 rounds shot from it besides the factory proof rounds. Nickel 6" model with presentation case for $1499 plus shipping and insurance.
I've been looking more toward a shooter 29 or 629 instead of a safe queen, which is why I linked that pistol. That seller also has some other nickel 29-2's in 6 and 8 3/8 barrel he is trying to sell also.
Here's one I've been watching on GB - ( link ) just to see if it will sell. Not totally unfired, but states it's had 12 rounds shot from it besides the factory proof rounds. Nickel 6" model with presentation case for $1499 plus shipping and insurance.
I've been looking more toward a shooter 29 or 629 instead of a safe queen, which is why I linked that pistol. That seller also has some other nickel 29-2's in 6 and 8 3/8 barrel he is trying to sell also.
eyegots2no
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I think 1800 is steep.
If you want a shooter---the newer guns have some improvements and are worthwhile---just not as pretty.
You can find a better deal---
Now, if you are wanting a collectible---go with your heart---perhaps---but it still seems steep.
Now having said that----if 29's ever behave like Python's have---well... don't remember me.
If you want a shooter---the newer guns have some improvements and are worthwhile---just not as pretty.
You can find a better deal---
Now, if you are wanting a collectible---go with your heart---perhaps---but it still seems steep.
Now having said that----if 29's ever behave like Python's have---well... don't remember me.
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