1st Year Highway Patrolman

[ch1966]

I'm trying to get some value info for a friend.

Highway Patrolman S110XXX

4"barrel
Mild holster wear on barrel and ejector shroud.
Original diamond grips great condition.

Does the 4" barrel add value?
Does 1st year HP have more value over other 5 screw HP?

It's part of an estate so we need a good number. Where are they starting at in this market ?

Thanks!

 

[Vtgw938]

I'll let others give you a value but yes to your questions I would say. Having said that even the really nice ones seem to be "reasonable?" compared to other N frames. Check out GB for prices, they always have a pre-model or two You know they will want pictures, right?

938

 

[Swissfan]

Condition is the biggest factor on value. Without pictures, value range is going to be very wide. If possible post pics to get better estimate.

 

[ken158]

Estate sales are tricky. You either price to sell or price to wait for a certain buyer. Everyone wants top $ for their stuff but some don't have time to wait for that individual to show up. You have a first year 4" with original grips which should bring you $600 quick to who knows what on the top end. Condition is important when you are looking for top $. Good luck.

 

[Truckman]

For that particular HP as described, I'd like to give around $800......Ben

 

[series guy]

I would think $800 to $900. The 4" barrel is usually more desirable.

 

[Hair Trigger]

The 4th Ed. SCSW gives a value for ANIB Highway Patrolman as $1250, with a "slight premium for a 4-screw, pre-model marking". That value is over 6 years old, so it's probably about 20% more than that (or better). ANIB would be in new condition, perfect finish, with original stocks, original box, with accessories and paperwork. Mild holster wear would reduce condition to VGC or Good condition.
Your gun's SN puts it in the 1954-55 timeframe, which would make it a "Pre" Model 28. If it is 1954, that makes it a first-year model. The HP SN started at S103500, and 8,427 were made the first year. The 4th screw was deleted in 1956 at SN S171584, according to the SCSW. My guess is your gun was made in late 1954, but SN's aren't limited to one model gun. There could be other models made within the same SN ranges. A letter from SCSW would be helpful in getting the best price for your revolver, since it would pinpoint the ship date.

We definitely need pictures to evaluate the condition in order to give a value. Closeups of the butt frame, each side, without the stocks in place. Pictures of the underside of the stocks, the right-hand side should be serialed to the gun. Detail shots of the frame and barrel, both sides, and of the cylinder open, showing front and rear; the recoil shield to determine amount of use.

 

[StrawHat]

"…4" barrel is preferable…"

Only if you carry it while seated. Everytime someone posts about carrying an N frame the common counter post is "…too big…" etc.

My thoughts, forget any book value, they were out of date the day the book was published. Street value is what you are asking. Check out the sale section on this forum. Don't go back more than 12 months. That is the price being paid. Check gunbroker and do the same thing. Ignore asking prices, check what the Model has sold for in completed auctions.

Kevin

 

[gmborkovic]

1st year HP, 4", matching grips, carry marks and wear, no box, and tight.
I would look if priced at $800.

 

[Hawg Rider]

IMHO, I think some of the estimates are a little light. Considering how prices for S&W N-frame magnums of all types are increasing, I'd expect to see a $1000 price tag on a first year 5-screw 4" HP with nice original stocks. It might end up going out the door for a little less.

 

[Jack Flash]

IMHO, I think some of the estimates are a little light. Considering how prices for S&W N-frame magnums of all types are increasing, I'd expect to see a $1000 price tag on a first year 5-screw 4" HP with nice original stocks. It might end up going out the door for a little less.

I concur. If you listed it in this Forum's Classifieds for $1,200 I'll bet it would sell for that or a very close best offer.