29-2 Pricing Thoughts?

[bill-in-texas]

Is $1,700 "about right" for an "unsullied" (no blemishes other than a light turn ring) example with a 6" bbl. and Presentation Stocks?

I believe it (shown below) to have been shipped in approximately 1980, due to P&R and SN (N7615xx).

Thanks in advance for your responses.

-Bill

29-2, 6" bbl.

 

[RGNewell]

That's about the top for a 6". A 6.5" is more desirable.

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[Pine_Worker]

Little high for me, but if you want it, get it.

 

[dmar]

I've not really seen them come down in price...

 

[merl67]

I think for just the gun no box that is a bit high, but it is your money not ours. If you really want it offer what you personally think it's worth and see what happens. I picked up a 1958 model 29 no dash 6-1/2 barrel for $1100 it has a bit of bluing wear at the muzzle, but locks up like a bank vault. I had offered the guy this amount he initially turned me down, but called a few days later to ask if I still wanted it.

 

[murphydog]

I'd say the asking price is high - 6" barrel, no box/contents, and factory but not original stocks.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Looks very nice; the reflections on the frame show a very smooth finish and no wear. At a 1980 date, there were no more 6-1/2 inch barrels, they were D/C'd in 1979. I'm agreed, the price is a bit high and would expect ANIB condition for that price, but, hey, you're the one shopping, and maybe you shouldn't let it get away. Pristine revolvers like that are getting harder to find.

 

[jake1945]

I agree....price is too high. I bought a 29-2 recently for $1100. But it was factory nickel, never fired by owner, presentation box with tools, all in excellent condition!

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

six inch is less desirable than a 6 1/2, but who cares. Its a great shooter.

 

[bill-in-texas]

I'd say the asking price is high ...and factory but not original stocks.

Thanks Alan, and everyone
I agree... too high.
This forum is a good place to elicit current pricing trends from actual buyers, and it looks like the seller is a year or two (?) ahead.

I've been trying to locate a "Notable Thread" discussing Presentation Stocks; I can't seem to find it.

Am I imagining there was one highlighting this topic regarding the question of originality?

-Bill

 

[22hipower]

Depending on where you are you might want to keep looking. Saw some crazy prices on older N frames at last weekend's gun show that make what you're considering seem a bargain; blue 29-2 6.5 with box/papers $3950, 4 inch 29-2 blue with box/papers $3850, blue 29-3 4 inch with box/papers $1975. None of the three looked LNIB although I didn't handle them. On the other hand I bought this 6.5 nickel with "customized" stocks at another show in February for $900 and added the target stocks so maybe $1000 in it. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[rolandj]

Are those presentation stocks original S & W? I have a set just like them and mine are not original S & W.

 

[diggler1833]

Those stocks do not look to be original S&W smooth presentation, and are most likely an inexpensive reproduction. Smooth presentation stocks do not really detract from the price as long as they're original. Some people like myself actually prefer them and scour the internet looking for pristine examples (that are original).

 

[cmansguns]

Quite high but maybe "current" pricing

Around here in central coastal Virginia there are very few N Frame S&W's to be seen anywhere, including pawn shops, LGS, meager "shows" and even the Estate auctions have been dry wells lately.

With the above said (my opinion only) it still seems like a very high price that the OP's noted for gun only with incorrect stocks for the gun. Even for shooting, the presentation stocks are likely to be fairly slippery if touching off full load maggies.

My 29-2, 6", blue, P&R shipped New Years Eve in 1980 per factory LOA. Mine has all original configuration and only a very, very light turn line. Also has the factory presentation case with original tools unopened. The flocking is gone, turned to dust ages ago, but still I have the "package" insured for $1,500, and the LOA cost $75 back when I got it.

Maybe I'll need to revisit my insurance values in light of "current" pricing, but those are asking prices, so I'll probably hold what I got until completed auctions start showing actual realization of those sky high prices. If the completed prices become real and holding, and then add in the buyers premium, shipping, insurance.....well you know the drill. Heck..the firearms premium adder might approach the homeowners premium!

The attached pics are what a 29-2 that shipped in 1980 should look like. For the Op's noted gun only I would say $900 to $1,100 tops.

 

[rubiranch]

Here's my 1975 5" 27-2 wearing S&W presentation grips.




Here's my 28-2 wearing S&W smooth combat grips.

 

[lppd4]

The stocks look like they have been bubba'd to me. Otherwise a great looking .44

 

[Dump1567]

People are buying everything & anything right now. Any S&W revolver is quickly bought-up in my area. There seems to be no shortage of people with $$. And as the population increases, the amount of available pre-lock S&W decreases.

All that to say, if the prices in reasonable to you, buy it. Will you have another opportunity in the future?

 

[bill-in-texas]

The stocks are Herretts. I have several sets. They are nice, and I like the way they fit my hand, but they are neither original nor valuable.

BINGO!
Thank you Trout!
You guys never disappoint!

-Bill

 

[Teddydog]

Depending on where you are you might want to keep looking. Saw some crazy prices on older N frames at last weekend's gun show that make what you're considering seem a bargain; blue 29-2 6.5 with box/papers $3950, 4 inch 29-2 blue with box/papers $3850, blue 29-3 4 inch with box/papers $1975. None of the three looked LNIB although I didn't handle them.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

Those sound like "I don't really want to sell them, but if someone will throw a lot of money at me, why not" prices.

Rob

 

[dave1918a2]

I wouldn't walk away from that gun,,, I'd RUN.