Those are crazy priced on the 29-2s you can buy pre 29 4 screws in case with tools for that.
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29-2 Pricing Thoughts?
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29-2 Pinned and Recessed
Gosh, $1700 is high, but they are not made anymore, and someone is going to pay this price. The grips are off, and 6" is unique, but it is a good looking gun never the less. Lightly fired is even better. Knowing what I know about the gun (I have a 6.5" never fired when I bought it), I would seriously consider paying this amount.
Gosh, $1700 is high, but they are not made anymore, and someone is going to pay this price. The grips are off, and 6" is unique, but it is a good looking gun never the less. Lightly fired is even better. Knowing what I know about the gun (I have a 6.5" never fired when I bought it), I would seriously consider paying this amount.
Qc Pistolero
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That's probably an ''asking price''.Try to jiggle it down a bit as it seems a bit high.But if you want/need a model 29 right now and can't find another one nearby,get it.Just make sure you'll keep it a few years and its value will keep going up so after a few years you'll recoup your investment.....if you ever want to sell it.
Over the eight yrs that I've been a member here I have read more reasons why anything beyond a 29-1 selling for a thousand dollars or more is a fluke and wont last. But every year the dash two's and even the dash three now have slowly caught up to the high prices.Used N frames in my area have been in line comparing against auction sale prices ( Less ). For what it's worth the Colt boys seem to always mention a higher value for S & W then you tend to find here.
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Too much....if it were 6 1/2 inch barrel with original grips n box then perhaps worth $1700... as presented it's worth about $1100 tops
Hair Trigger
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Yes the grips are Herretts. I have several sets and find they fit my hands much better than stock S&W target grips.
Another example of S&W Presentation Stocks
Those are a good bit darker than the ones on mine, really look good on the nickel finish.
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4 years ago I bought a lightly used, blued, 6", 29-3 for $800 in a private party sale. My youngest son went with me and said all the way home, "I can't believe you paid THAT much money for that revolver!" He sees the prices for a same condition (sometimes not as good as) same model revolver on the auction sites and says "I can't believe you paid ONLY that much money for that revolver!" We had to drive 4 hours west of my place to get it. At one point I stopped along side of the road and said to him, "You're my son, and I love you dearly, but if you don't shut up you'll be walking home." lol Moral of the story is, if you truly want it, you can afford it (and won't be eating ramen noodles for 2 months), then by all means get it and don't look back. There are countless stories I've heard from folks walking away from such a situation only to later say, "I shoulda bought it when I had the chance."
simobros
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29-2 blue 6.5 inch
I've owned this 29-2 since I bought it, in like new condition, sometime around 1980. With the wood box and tools (no cardboard sleeve) for $325. The S/N N369xxx puts it in '76 production according to other forum members.
I bought presentation stocks for it back then at a LGS that had a counter display of optional S&W stocks. I no longer have the original checkered ones. I don't remember where they went.
I can tell you that, around here (MA), at shows, I've never seen 29s going for more than $1300. I attribute that to the fact that you can still buy one new, albeit with the "hole".
$1700 is strong for a 6 inch, in my opinion, although it is P&R.
Unless the China virus thing has affected prices that much.
Gun shows haven't started up again yet around here and I don't watch the auction sites that much.
I've owned this 29-2 since I bought it, in like new condition, sometime around 1980. With the wood box and tools (no cardboard sleeve) for $325. The S/N N369xxx puts it in '76 production according to other forum members.
I bought presentation stocks for it back then at a LGS that had a counter display of optional S&W stocks. I no longer have the original checkered ones. I don't remember where they went.
I can tell you that, around here (MA), at shows, I've never seen 29s going for more than $1300. I attribute that to the fact that you can still buy one new, albeit with the "hole".
$1700 is strong for a 6 inch, in my opinion, although it is P&R.
Unless the China virus thing has affected prices that much.
Gun shows haven't started up again yet around here and I don't watch the auction sites that much.
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BigBill
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I know the serious collectors won't buy the Klingon hole revolvers. Too bad they seem to be ok with me. I'm not going for the high priced guns. I wanted to replace my python I sold but not for $3k++.
My nib never fired by the PO with blue case, presentation case, papers m29-10/6.5" barrel 44 mag in blue was $699 at one LGS. I can look past the Klingon hole at that cost. Weeks before my other LGS had a sale of all s&w n frames at $699 too. All finishes, all barrel lengths and calibers we're on sale. Even with the Klingon hole there still quality revolvers. For $699 that's a deal for quality steel. Does this mean he dumped them for his dealer cost?
The funny thing is if S&W omits the loc gun buyers will be buying up the loc guns to collect them before there gone.
When I was in business the markup on logging supplies was 100%. You paid $50 to buy it from the wholesaler and sold it for $100. Think about it. A $699 sale on a $1,200 list price?
My nib never fired by the PO with blue case, presentation case, papers m29-10/6.5" barrel 44 mag in blue was $699 at one LGS. I can look past the Klingon hole at that cost. Weeks before my other LGS had a sale of all s&w n frames at $699 too. All finishes, all barrel lengths and calibers we're on sale. Even with the Klingon hole there still quality revolvers. For $699 that's a deal for quality steel. Does this mean he dumped them for his dealer cost?
The funny thing is if S&W omits the loc gun buyers will be buying up the loc guns to collect them before there gone.
When I was in business the markup on logging supplies was 100%. You paid $50 to buy it from the wholesaler and sold it for $100. Think about it. A $699 sale on a $1,200 list price?
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That isn't how it works guns
BigBill
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I think maybe he made $100 on a s&w gun. Unless he bought in quantity at a cheaper rate. I know I get a better rate buy ten. Example 10 chainsaws.
Early Bird Dave
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I realize that price and availability varies to a great degree by location.
I have only seen 2 S&W revolvers in my local pawns in the last 6 months.
0 N frames.
In Jan. Of 2020 I found this eye candy for a reasonable price. Those times may have left us. Sub 1k.
I have only seen 2 S&W revolvers in my local pawns in the last 6 months.
0 N frames.
In Jan. Of 2020 I found this eye candy for a reasonable price. Those times may have left us. Sub 1k.
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BigBill
Absent Comrade
The prices on the older s&w revolvers varies. We're well over $1,000 up to $1,200 for an average starting point. I'm seeing them all over the place price wise. I look again the next day there marked sold. Or the bids are higher. Between $1,200 to $3,000 the Klingon hole doesn't look bad.
Second thoughts it's only paper money if you have it go for the gusto. We only pass this way once.
Second thoughts it's only paper money if you have it go for the gusto. We only pass this way once.
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