2" J frame .22 revolvers

[NRA Dave]

I had a chance to purchase a 2" Model 34 square butt from a buddy's brother-in-law's estate. I thought it would be good for teaching new shooters how to handle a snub nose revolver in our concealed carry classes. Then I started working with my older grand son with a Ruger Bearcat. He just didn't like the balance. So I brought the Model 34 since one of my other buddies has used a 2" Model 34 to start shooting lessons with his sons. Of course my grand son loved it. So I sold off the Bearcat in hopes of finding another 2" for my students. Forum member sw702 had a beautiful nickel plated 2" Model 34 on Gunbroker. I was high bidder on it. It is truly the neatest looking gun I own. I thought my problems were solved until forum member stiab posted about seeing a 2" Model 63 for sale in North Carolina. Saturday I picked it up from my FFL buddy.

The nickel 34 will go into the safe and the 63 will be used with students. Here are the pictures:

The blue Model 34

The nickel Model 34

The Model 63

Steve thanks for the heads up and Mike thanks for the great extra set of grips.

 

[jpwhel]

Congratulations, it looks like you're set for snub nose 22lr. The stainless Mod 63 should hold up much better for the cc class.
I like the grips on that nickel Mod 34.
Good finds.

 

[mbnatt]

Love my 63, it's just plain cool!

 

[Bama21]

I had a 2" model 63 back in the mid 90s and sold it like a knuckle-head!!! One of the ones I wish I could take back to be sure. Very nice .22 J frame collection you have there. Enjoy! Be safe.

 

[feralmerril]

I bought this 34-1 a few years ago. I see in my notes I figuered it was 1960 manufactor.

 

[Torakan]

Great guns. I just picked up a 4" 34-1 today and would love to add a 2" 34 someday.

 

[stiab]

Steve thanks for the heads up

U R welcome Dave, glad it found a good home!

 

[M falcon]

How much would be a fair price for a mod 34, if I could find one ?
Thank you in advance,

M.Falcon

 

[murphydog]

How much would be a fair price for a mod 34, if I could find one ?
Thank you in advance,

M.Falcon

Expect to pay between $400-500 depending on condition, original box and contents, etc. .22 revolvers are very popular now, and probably more so as trainers for larger-caliber "snubby" use. Now that ammo prices have dropped somewhat it will be interesting to see if .22 gun values drop also.

 

[Model39]

The ultimate 2" "J" frame 22 revolver

This is the best 2" "J" frame revolver. Model 651 dual cylinder in 22 LR, and 22 M.R.F.

 

[fgn40]

This is the best 2" "J" frame revolver. Model 651 dual cylinder in 22 LR, and 22 M.R.F.

That is an especially nice 651 with the dual cylinders.

I had the good fortune to pick up a LNIB 651 earlier this year, but it only has the 22M.R.F. cylinder, and it is one of my favorite S&W's.

Also have 34-1's with 2" & 4" barrels.

 

[bobkk]

Last M34 at a gun show was A little over $500. He wasn't a dealer. just
a individual with only one gun. Love my 4 inch M34. Bought it new close
to 40 years ago. Daughter learned to shoot with it. Still looks new.
Can't shoot it as good as a heavier one.

 

[feralmerril]

I paid $375 for the one I showed about 3 or 4 years ago.

 

[dabump]

I have purchased two excellent model 63's in the last month. An early high polished ss was $550, a later brushed was $600, I also bought a perfect nickle 34-1 at $580.00. Typical asking prices at local gun shows are $625.00 to $775.00. I haven't seen prices as low as $400 to $500. Perhaps it's a regional thing. The prices I quoted were at Indiana and Kentucky gun shows. There is a big difference between "pretty good" and excellent.

 

[james56]

Traded for this M34-1, for the wife a cpl of months ago. We both love it. Acquired a 22-J speedloader for it from a very nice fellow S&WCA. Now in the process of makeing a loading block for it.

 

[Frailer]

I have purchased two excellent model 63's in the last month. An early high polished ss was $550, a later brushed was $600, I also bought a perfect nickle 34-1 at $580.00. Typical asking prices at local gun shows are $625.00 to $775.00. I haven't seen prices as low as $400 to $500. Perhaps it's a regional thing. The prices I quoted were at Indiana and Kentucky gun shows. There is a big difference between "pretty good" and excellent.

If the 63s have 2" barrels, then I need to be going to gun shows with you.

 

[dabump]

Model 63 Prices

I should have mentioned that the 63's and the 34 ar 4" barrels. I haven't familiarized myself with the 2" barrel. I've seen it quoted that a revolver's value goes up as barrel length goes down. I'm going to a show tomorrow. maybe I can do some price comparisons, but I haven't seen very many of any length. Do you think my costs were too high, or too low?



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[Sportsterguy]

Traded for this M34-1, for the wife a cpl of months ago. We both love it. Acquired a 22-J speedloader for it from a very nice fellow S&WCA. Now in the process of makeing a loading block for it.

I have one like yours coming. Can't wait! They are really neat little snubs. Can you owners tell me how accurate they are?

 

[forsyth793]

Is the inside barrel diameter the same on .22 mag and the .22 rimfire.

That 651 combo is just stunning.................

 

[murphydog]

I should have mentioned that the 63's and the 34 ar 4" barrels. I haven't familiarized myself with the 2" barrel. I've seen it quoted that a revolver's value goes up as barrel length goes down. I'm going to a show tomorrow. maybe I can do some price comparisons, but I haven't seen very many of any length. Do you think my costs were too high, or too low?



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I'd say you paid at the upper end of the current range of prices, so this means they will be easily worth what you paid soon . The current concealed carry trend has meant shorter barreled guns have gone for higher prices, especially for (cheap to shoot) .22s.