39-2 or 5967 Lew horton?

[4200chevy]

Found these 2 in a local pawnshop and can only afford one of them. I'm interested in opinions from a collecting standpoint. Which would you guys buy. The first is a lnib 39-2 with correctly numbered box looks to be new. Definitely a safe queen. He wants 550.00

The second is a 5967 lew Horton with two tone with blued slide and stainless frame. Scsw says 1 year only. This gun is a shooter with slight muzzle wear no box. He wants 450.00

I just received my scsw book and I've been researching prices. But in my opinion most "alloy"
Auto pistol model prices are very optimistic.

Thanks for any help!!

 

[Heymatt]

Two 5967's found in a week? Tough call between the two, if it's strictly for a collection the 39-2 might be better. But the 5967 is 1 of 500, can't say that for too many models.

 

[gmborkovic]

Darn perplexing question. Would almost have to be there.
Simple solution, buy them both!

 

[4200chevy]

Just called to put the law horton on layaway and its gone!!.. I knew I should have grabbed it.. the clerk was not familiar with it and they were closing up. I will call again tomorrow to double check. Would have matched my 457 zander!!!!

 

[muzzleblast]

While the odds of finding a LNIB 39-2 are relatively low, the odds of finding a fine condition 39-2 are reasonably good.

The odds of finding a 5967 Lew Horton are basically one in a lifetime. Just sayin'.

If you can't get both, were it me, I'd go for the 5967.

Edit: looks like you replied as I was typing. I am a slow typer... LOL...

 

[4200chevy]

I'm guessing the other member here that posted about it got to it before I could!!!.. I guess he made my decision for me. 39-2 it is!!..

Does anyone here think the prices in scsw for most autos are being very optimistic?.. if these guns are truly in the ballpark on lnib 3rd gen autos. I need to buy everyone I come across!!!

 

[Heymatt]

Not sure where the other one that was found is. Other than the thread on here says it was in a pawnshop for $360. Also had a name engraved on it. I can't lay claim to either one.

 

[S&W59]

Not sure where the other one that was found is. Other than the thread on here says it was in a pawnshop for $360. Also had a name engraved on it. I can't lay claim to either one.

I have the 5967 on lay-away and I negotiated it down to $318.00. It is engraved but I have a replacement 3914 stripped slide coming that's in the same appearance level as the frame it will go on, so the appearance won't be out of balance with a like-new slide on a used frame. As for where it was found, in a pawnshop in Georgia. Not sure what I'll do with the engraved side once its depopulated. Probably toss it in the pile of miscellaneous parts I have accumulated.

 

[skjos]

According to the Smith and Wesson parts list you could also use a 6904 slide:

3914:
68A 108870000 $288.63 X SLIDE ASSY, FIXED NLC
68A 201380000 $288.63 X SLIDE ASSY, FIXED (LS)*
68A 204090000 $291.41 X SLIDE ASSY, FIXED NLC 3914NL*
68A 234950000 $288.63 R3 SLIDE ASSY, NLC

*These are for the 3914's with an angled dust cover.

6904:
67A 106850000 $277.06 X SLIDE ASSY, FIXED
68A 108870000 $288.63 X SLIDE ASSY, FIXED NLC
68A 234950000 $288.63 R3 SLIDE ASSY, NLC


It is interesting that the 5967 does not list a slide assembly in its parts list.

 

[S&W59]

According to the Smith and Wesson parts list you could also use a 6904 slide:

It is interesting that the 5967 does not list a slide assembly in its parts list.

True, but I needed one that had a similar level of wear and was cut for novak low-profile rear sight. I didn't want a brand-new looking slide nor a beater slide.