1sgpierce
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Out here in Utah the older 34's run 500 to 600 especially with the box and papers. You paid a fair price by today's standards.
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Stainz
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Fear not, here in C.A. (Central Alabama), the whole range of S&W .22s; 17, 34, 63, 317, 617, etc, all run $400-$500+ used around here - and usually without any goodies (box, etc). Of course, new prices range from $569-$619 for the new 317/63/617 range at 'good' stores - to list price at 'yuppee' stores. For MA and a 'collectible' grade, you did okay.
I am not as particular as most re the IL, or SS, so I finally bought a new 4" 617 in September ($609 + s/t). Below it is sporting some Ahrends square conversion finger groove grips and shown with the spare-no-expense el-cheapo Wally World ammo - which it loves.
Mine now sports the Ahrends 'Retro Target' style grips, which I like better. My 6" 66 looked kinda naked without it's grips, anyway.
Stainz
I am not as particular as most re the IL, or SS, so I finally bought a new 4" 617 in September ($609 + s/t). Below it is sporting some Ahrends square conversion finger groove grips and shown with the spare-no-expense el-cheapo Wally World ammo - which it loves.
Mine now sports the Ahrends 'Retro Target' style grips, which I like better. My 6" 66 looked kinda naked without it's grips, anyway.
Stainz
Kenneth L. Walters
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I've always loved the model 61. Lost track of how many of them I've owned over the years. BUT I've never seen even one that worked!
RonJon
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Cheryl
I bought this model 34-1 S&W in May of '06 for $389 + S/T here in Southern MN at my local gun shop.
It had no box nor papers, but was in like brand new condition, hardly ever shot.
I have shot it many times now at the range and it is very accurate. I use it for inexpensive ammo practice for my carry revolvers: (a S&W 642 .38 special +P; S&W 638 .38 special +P; and Ruger SP101 .357 magnum) all with about 2" barrels.
I'm sure you'll get a lot of fun use out of yours too!
RonJon
P.S. If you notice in the pictures - I put some shrink tubing over the trigger to ease the wear & tear on my trigger finger because it has some wickedly sharp grooves on the trigger!
I bought this model 34-1 S&W in May of '06 for $389 + S/T here in Southern MN at my local gun shop.
It had no box nor papers, but was in like brand new condition, hardly ever shot.
I have shot it many times now at the range and it is very accurate. I use it for inexpensive ammo practice for my carry revolvers: (a S&W 642 .38 special +P; S&W 638 .38 special +P; and Ruger SP101 .357 magnum) all with about 2" barrels.
I'm sure you'll get a lot of fun use out of yours too!
RonJon
P.S. If you notice in the pictures - I put some shrink tubing over the trigger to ease the wear & tear on my trigger finger because it has some wickedly sharp grooves on the trigger!
Hi RonJon, That looks exactly like the gun I bought. As you said, i got the snubby as a cheap means to practice for my carry which is also a 642 or 442 .38SP. It seems like a fine gun. Haven't shot it yet. Will see about the trigger area. Thanks for the warning and the input.
armybass
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Prices are relative. I have seen guys here with M13's that they picked up for less than $400. Considering you can not even find one in my area, the seller can ask what ever he wants for it.
cheryld, if you pick up the gun, buy at least 5 different ammo-versions. .22's are very picky. If you find a good choice, buy as much as you think it makes sense. I got very good results with the Eley Universal in my 34-1 and the same gun is nearly useless with CCI Stinger, Remington Viper or RWS Pistol-Match.
Swissman
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