629-1 Classic Hunter Value???

[justicetyme]

I decided to thin the herd down a few years back and sold about 80.
Age and health concerns make it prudent for me to thin the herd again.
I bought this 629-1 Classic Hunter in November, 1988.
I was traveling to Detroit on business and dropped it off at Larry Kelly's to have it MagnaPorted.
It's got Millet rear sight, Miculeck grips, and a polished finish.
It has the original box and papers as well as the original Hogue grips.
I have been trying to find another one on Gunbroker or some gun site to get an idea of the value but haven't found a single one.
I did find a 6" 629-3 Classic Hunter currently on GB, as well as two 3" 629 CHs (a -2 & a -4), and an 83/8" 629 CH that the seller doesn't list the revision.
But no 6" 629-1 Classic Hunters.
Anyway, what's the consensus of its value?
Thanks
James

 

[toad67]

As with any altered gun, the value is in between the eye of the beholder and the seller, but I'd say $900 or so in its current state. FWIW, I just bought the same gun last weekend at a LGS for $900. However, it was in original condition, with the box and all the goodies. It did have a B&L 2X scope on it, and was missing the rear sight.

 

[justicetyme]

Thank you Todd for the input.
Just curious is your 6" 629 Classis Hunter a -1?
Cheers
James

 

[Rpg]

The porting reduces the value by 10% compared to un unmodified gun. It also reduces the market considerably.

I love nickel Smith revolvers but dislike polished stainless steel. That feature reduces the value to me by another 10%.

Using $900.00 as the base for an unmodified gun, I think you'll do well to price it at. $750.00 and be fortunate to get that.

 

[Narragansett]

I agree with 750, and I would want it for less. If I am correct here, a -1 it does not have the endurance pkg.

 

[Bald1]

You mentioned original box. Do you have original rear sight? That would help in value.

 

[Yendor357]

I'll give you $750 for it right now.

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[ACE10000D]

I would give $800 for it now

PM me.

 

[CH4]

I can see $750 to $900.

 

[AveragEd]

That Millet rear sight is worth taking off and selling separately. A replacement S&W sight would cost less than the Millet would probably bring since they are no longer made. And I concur what was posted earlier regarding the porting and polishing - both are negatives for me.

Ed