Accurate Plating and Weaponry in Newville Al.
Guy
Guy
2 out of 3 narrow rib masterpieces
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Yeah Wiregrassguy, but you sure made that one look pretty.....Well, if we are posting deplorable guns. I resurrected this poor baby out of Maine. It must have been a lobster boat gun because it had severe salt water or chemical corrosion and someone had cut an inch off its nose, I suppose to allow installation of a ramp front sight. It's a K-32 Model 16 from 1959.
Unfortunately, that's all the Masterpieces I still have.
Robert
Beings that this is a wide rib, it has very little collector interest. Best I could do for a poor boy, I picked this 10-1952 shipped K32 up on this Forum for $2,250 shipped. It's about a 95%+ revolver and is 100% matching including the stocks. Big Larry
Nice K32 Big Larry! But in my humble opinion they are ALL very nice! All matching K32's are about as good as it gets, especially for those of us who can't afford a Registered Magnum.
Poor Boy? Right Marine...If I had your money I'd throw mine away
.Semper Fi
Nice K32 Big Larry! But in my humble opinion they are ALL very nice! All matching K32's are about as good as it gets, especially for those of us who can't afford a Registered Magnum.
Poor Boy? Right Marine...If I had your money I'd throw mine away
Semper Fi
Well, after this K32 sold on Sunday, I may have to start looking at Registered Magnums.
Smith & Wesson Pre Model 16 K-32 Masterpiece RARE 4-Screw LETTER ANIB ! - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 883230943
Granted, this particular specimen is exceptional, and there probably does not exist a nicer one. $7,000 is way above my pay grade.
Saw that one too and wondered... seems high for a k32...
Robert
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Well, if we are posting deplorable guns. I resurrected this poor baby out of Maine. It must have been a lobster boat gun because it had severe salt water or chemical corrosion and someone had cut an inch off its nose, I suppose to allow installation of a ramp front sight. It's a K-32 Model 16 from 1959.
Unfortunately, that's all the Masterpieces I still have.
Nice find my birthday gun and state still lookin for one
Whoa!!! I absolutely agree that's an incredible example, maybe the best out there, but you're right, that getting into RM territory. I think I mentioned it earlier (who knows with my memory), but I saw a very nice example sell at $4675 within the last couple of months.
As you said, way out of my league too in either case.
What about this one makes it worth $5k less? Sometimes I just don't get it. A great example, I know, but 3x the price.....
Smith & Wesson S&W Rare K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) .32 S&W Long w/ Box - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 883241140
Robert
Smith & Wesson S&W Rare K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16) .32 S&W Long w/ Box - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 883241140
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You bought it. Why did you pay so much less for it?
Guy
Guy
Robert,
I re-read what I wrote and realized it sounds a bit harsh. That was not my intent. Congratulations on the acquisition of a K-32 Masterpiece. I think the description the seller provided contains all the info you need to compare a poor non-factory refinished gun that the bluing is going purple combined with a lot of usage wear to a like new in box K-32. Also, collectors want as pristine a gun as possible. And, some are willing to pay a premium price because they know eventually the market will reward them. Sometimes, they will open the bidding at a price they believe will not be challenged because they want the gun. I don't know if that was the case for the K-32 referenced or not. But it comes down to comparing a rare gun in absolute pristine condition to one that has been ridden hard and put up wet. So, you get a shooter grade gun for a discount.
I re-read what I wrote and realized it sounds a bit harsh. That was not my intent. Congratulations on the acquisition of a K-32 Masterpiece. I think the description the seller provided contains all the info you need to compare a poor non-factory refinished gun that the bluing is going purple combined with a lot of usage wear to a like new in box K-32. Also, collectors want as pristine a gun as possible. And, some are willing to pay a premium price because they know eventually the market will reward them. Sometimes, they will open the bidding at a price they believe will not be challenged because they want the gun. I don't know if that was the case for the K-32 referenced or not. But it comes down to comparing a rare gun in absolute pristine condition to one that has been ridden hard and put up wet. So, you get a shooter grade gun for a discount.
Often in classes I attended, I would ask a question, the answer to which would be informative for those who might not choose to ask, but would wonder nonetheless. Exhibit one in this thread is a time capsule, that looks like it just left the factory yesterday. Probably the highest price I've seen for a K32. Obviously, whoever bought it collects in a different stratosphere than I. I bought this gun, exhibit two, knowing it was a shooter grade gun. It looks to be in better mechanical condition than my current K32, finish was advertised as original, so we will have to evaluate that once we have it in hand. All of mine are shooter grade, some nicer that others, but none in the condition of exhibit one. The flaws in exhibit two that you point out, are educational for those who look at these with a less practiced eye and wonder why.
