.44 American value?
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Being refinished, I'm going to guess $1500 to $2000, but maybe that's a bit low in today's market.
The finish looks dull and definitely not a factory refinish, but it doesn't look buffed, pins not flattened, etc, and that's a plus that it wasn't buffed extensively. From the single photograph provided.
The finish looks dull and definitely not a factory refinish, but it doesn't look buffed, pins not flattened, etc, and that's a plus that it wasn't buffed extensively. From the single photograph provided.
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Hi There,
It appears to me that the grip frame is slightly bent. You can
check this with a straight edge. Place the straight edge along
the bottom of the grip frame and visually see if the bottom is
parallel to the bore of the barrel.
These #3's had iron frames and could be bent if the gun was
dropped, heal first and striking a solid floor. I don't know how
much this affects value.
Cheers!
Webb
It appears to me that the grip frame is slightly bent. You can
check this with a straight edge. Place the straight edge along
the bottom of the grip frame and visually see if the bottom is
parallel to the bore of the barrel.
These #3's had iron frames and could be bent if the gun was
dropped, heal first and striking a solid floor. I don't know how
much this affects value.
Cheers!
Webb
Selon moi en France 2000€ me paraisse un très bon prix
Market Value
0xi81,
Market value is a dynamic in and of itself. Opinions are interesting but more often are way off the mark. I watched an episode of Antiques Road show where this Expert evaluated a 73 Winchester Carbine (Brown gun but functional with Indian artifacts attached)
He appraised it for between $600-$900.
I spit up my soda. Very poor evaluation.
How about I bet that expert $10,000 that I can easily get over $1500 for that 73 Winchester carbine?
It really depends upon several important factors;
Market interest
Who shows up for the auction
Presentation( Extremely important)
Advertising
And most importantly "Timing the Market"
A single photo is an example of poor presentation. " How much is this worth"? (one photo).
More questions than answers is the result with no surprise it being under valued.
Minimal presentation requires both sides photo'd, All serial numbers & assembly numbers, a clear photo of the barrel address. Photo of bore, back of cylinder with chamber condition visible, matching number on wood grips, etc.
The more you show the more interest is generated and the evaluations tend to get closer to market value.
Murph
0xi81,
Market value is a dynamic in and of itself. Opinions are interesting but more often are way off the mark. I watched an episode of Antiques Road show where this Expert evaluated a 73 Winchester Carbine (Brown gun but functional with Indian artifacts attached)
He appraised it for between $600-$900.
I spit up my soda. Very poor evaluation.
How about I bet that expert $10,000 that I can easily get over $1500 for that 73 Winchester carbine?
It really depends upon several important factors;
Market interest
Who shows up for the auction
Presentation( Extremely important)
Advertising
And most importantly "Timing the Market"
A single photo is an example of poor presentation. " How much is this worth"? (one photo).
More questions than answers is the result with no surprise it being under valued.
Minimal presentation requires both sides photo'd, All serial numbers & assembly numbers, a clear photo of the barrel address. Photo of bore, back of cylinder with chamber condition visible, matching number on wood grips, etc.
The more you show the more interest is generated and the evaluations tend to get closer to market value.
Murph
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That's not a bent frame, that's the way some Americans came from the factory. As is, it's any easy $2,000+ in today's market. Ed
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Hi There,
"That's not a bent frame, that's the way some Americans came from the factory. "
On this point, I will have to disagree. I do so based on the following:
My observations of the pic supplied by the OP, show that the grips on
this revolver do not fit correctly. I do not believe the Factory would let
a revolver out the door with grips fitting so poorly. Also,
I am in agreement with Charles Pate on this issue. If one consults his
Smith and Wesson American Model in US and Foreign Service, on
pp. 273-274, one can read his reasoning on this issue.
To put in a nutshell, Charles Pate argues that Smith and Wesson adhered
to a formula of gun aesthetics. A major element was that the top rib,
barrel, cylinder flutes, bottom strap and heel of the butt should all be parallel.
This was the same opinion that "Mr Neal" expressed.
Cheers!
Webb
"That's not a bent frame, that's the way some Americans came from the factory. "
On this point, I will have to disagree. I do so based on the following:
My observations of the pic supplied by the OP, show that the grips on
this revolver do not fit correctly. I do not believe the Factory would let
a revolver out the door with grips fitting so poorly. Also,
I am in agreement with Charles Pate on this issue. If one consults his
Smith and Wesson American Model in US and Foreign Service, on
pp. 273-274, one can read his reasoning on this issue.
To put in a nutshell, Charles Pate argues that Smith and Wesson adhered
to a formula of gun aesthetics. A major element was that the top rib,
barrel, cylinder flutes, bottom strap and heel of the butt should all be parallel.
This was the same opinion that "Mr Neal" expressed.
Cheers!
Webb
