5 screw pre 29

[RalphK22]

I was just in the local Gander Mountain, in York, Pa and they have a 5 screw pre 29 in the original (I think) black case and "cokes". Bad news is bluing maybe 75%. Mechanically fine, no pitting, cokes very nice, and case solid but scuft and lining torn. No tools. $1,199.00. If finish was better I would have bought it myself,in an instant, but decided to pass.

Just thought I would pass it along.

 

[410bore]

thats still a good deal...you'd be wise to go back and get it....if the case and the cokes are in good shape thats your money!

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Just called them and talked to some reject on the phone.It was going to be the most complicated and expensive shipping ever so I passed.If you are in VA,I think it is a good deal.

 

[tlay]

You passed on a great deal. I have a pre29 that I have been buying the case and tools for. The case if in good shape is worth $400 and up. The tools are the hard part to find. I paid $120 for the SAT and cleaning rod. I can't find the mop and brush but I expect to pay $150 for them. The cokes on it are worth $400 and up. So for the price of these items you would have a free gun! Run back!!!!

 

[RalphK22]

I could live with out the case, which is solid but pretty rough, but I'd kinda hate to seperate the grips from the gun. You would end up with a solid shooter. I am sure. The bluing on the right side of the frame looked almost as if it was removed and covered with a cold blue that didn't take, similar spots on the left side.Bluing loss on the cylinder.

I don't know, if not for the finish issues, I would be interested, but as I am not a collector. I would be just as happy with a 29-2 which I already have a very nice one of. It just isn't calling to me. Hope I don't regret it some day.

 

[Old TexMex]

I call that a free gun! And you can shoot it, take it camping, for the cost of a holster and some stocks.

 

[arjay]

Sounds like the price is about right.$6-700 for a shooter (if not a beater),$2-300 for a case that needs work,$2-300 for the grips if they're in the same condition as the rest of the package.

 

[RalphK22]

I would actually grade the grips much higher than the rest of the package. I knew when I went to look at the gun, that the "cokes" could be worth good money on their own, but still don't have any idea what a case sells for and I would say this one was poor.

 

[arjay]

Saw several cases in pretty good shape(torn linings) sell on ebay for around $400.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Glad I passed with the cold blue comment.Nothing worse than somebody trying to "fix" honest wear with cold blue