24-3 Reluctantly acquired

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I know that in S.C. you would never see that for sale at $850 and have it in the display case from more than half a day. As I mentioned on another thread, I think large frame snubby looks more "business like" than any other handgun. Yours certainly has the "velvet hammer" look.

Before my wife learned much about guns, I pulled a large frame snubby out of the safe. Her comment was "that looks serious".

 

[Frank46]

About 5 years ago I bargained with a dealer so as to reach a happy medium on a 24-3 3" just like yours. He had an $850 tag on it and I paid $800. My long suffering wife used to follow me around to keep tabs on me and not make stupid (read expensive) mistakes. While she was with me at the show,she had a thing for hematite jewelry and that was where she was. Didn't show up after I had that revolver in my grubby hands. She asked "how much" $800 I told her. Your crazy to pay that much for a handgun. Maybe I should wake her up to see some of the prices quoted here. Naw,let her sleep. Safer that way. That was the only 24-3 3" I've seen in years. I have a 24-3 4" that was actually cheaper but not by much. You did very well from where I sit. Just remember asking prices do vary by regional areas. What might sell for $700 in one area may either sell for less or more. Just the way it is. Have fun. Frank

 

[Bakebfr480]

Very nice!

 

[chiefdave]

It's not a lew horton......It's a Smith and Wesson. Horton never manufactured anything.

In the pre war S&W world there were a couple distributors that would order special runs of revolvers, Beakhart and Klar & Wolfe. These revolvers are referred to by the sellers names and if you get one lettered to them you will pay a high premium.

 

[Roofuss]

Sweet pickup for $850, and think you did well. Just bought a model 24-3 { 6.5" bbl } with the 3 T's with all paperwork, and box for $875. and had it to the range last weekend. Good shooter, and am happy with it. It's a keeper.