?? 27-1 Worth $3,775??

[H Richard]

For educational purposes.

Completed Gunbroker auction # 175680877. The final bid was $3,775 after 51 bids. 3 1/2" 27-1 in very nice condition.

I know 3 1/2" 27's and pre 27's are very desirable guns, and I know -1 guns are normally scarce. But, can anyone explain why this one brought this high a bid?

I consider myself reasonably educated about S&W values, with a lot to still learn. Please educate me.

Thank you.

 

[Gary7]

Someone posted in another thread about this gun that the rarity of -1, plus the condition, plus this gun was ordered from the factory with all the most desirable options.

 

[H Richard]

I hadn't looked far enough see other post. http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/145244-anyone-watching-ended-auction.html#post135538539

 

[sw282]

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[Art Doc]

Passed on a pawn shop 3.5" 27-1 at $350 about 8 years ago. Still kicking myself.

 

[Xfuzz]

I picked this up earlier this year w/ the Berns-Martin rig.
May have some minor Texas Lawman History...still doing some research.

Honest wear from the old rig...I paid $600.00.
Glad to add it to my little collection.

 

[MikeD49]

N Frame Smiths...... Just love em

 

[alaskavett]

I call BS on this! Common and get real with the "staged" auction results. It is a fraud and only drives the honest collectors out of the market! Kyle

 

[Mule88]

DAAAAANNNNNNGGGGG!!!!!! Someone has more money than sence.

 

[old bear]

I call BS on this! Common and get real with the "staged" auction results. It is a fraud and only drives the honest collectors out of the market! Kyle

I don't know about calling BS on this one, but I do know that honest collectors have driven us acquirers/ shooters out of the market some time ago. Such is life.