r3captain
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My 17-3 from 1974 is marked $120.70 on the box sticker!
Actual pricing in the late 1970s
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In 1973, we could buy a model 10 for $73.09 from our equipment supplier.
In 1977, I bought a Model 15 TT,TH for $113.90 from the supplier w/ discount.
Checking back, I realized I have my Model 42, bought in 1974, paid $125 (retail).
In 1977, I bought a Model 15 TT,TH for $113.90 from the supplier w/ discount.
Checking back, I realized I have my Model 42, bought in 1974, paid $125 (retail).
dscampbell
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In September of 1973 I paid $121.95 OTD FOR MY model 28 6" from Hayward Police Supply, Hayward CA
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I worked for Dave Cook Sporting Goods in Denver in 77-78. I told the assistant manager at the store I worked (in the Gun dept.)I wanted the next 29 that we got. He had no problem with it. Went to ring it up; I think the price was $319ish. He gave me the standard 20% off, to my surprise....I wasn't making real good money there, but I still tried to save enough to buy a new Smith every couple of months or so. Now, why in the world did I ever let those guns slip away ?
Engine49guy
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Bill Im a little surprised at those 1981 prices ,
The 1956 HH Harris Ad that Chris posted today lists the Pre27 at $116.30 and Pre Model 19...$95 ,
If they are all accurate it appears the Model 19 price almost doubled but the 27 price nearly quadrupled ...Is this correct ?
Also was the 28 always priced higher than the 19 and 66 ?
I assumed the 28 was cheaper than the 19.
BigBill
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I think my new colt python in '75 was $500. My new ruger GF 32 police service six in '76 was $145. My marlin 444s was $135 the same year.
My rcbs rock chicken press was $59, the accessories kit for it was $59 too.
My rcbs rock chicken press was $59, the accessories kit for it was $59 too.
In the early to mid 70s, if one were to buy a Model 29 and paid the full on suggested retail price, than one would a gotten a very, very cheap price on said 29. Dealers would normally price a 29 at three times the suggested retail price. But,......that was only Model 29s, everything else was priced at the suggested retail or less. I should've bought a car instead of my first Model 29.......
MichiganScott
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I paid $400 for a 8 3/8" Model 29 and $225 for a Model 19 in 1977. Bought a slightly used 4" Model 28 for $125 in 1976.
I still have all three. The Models 28 & 29 are well used, but I never could get any love from the Model 19.
I still have all three. The Models 28 & 29 are well used, but I never could get any love from the Model 19.
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In the late 70's many S&W distributors not only allocated S&W handguns, but dealers were compelled to purchase other S&W products in order to be allowed to purchase S&W handguns. Purchase 3 cases of S&W ammunition and you were allowed to purchase a model 29, 2 cases of ammunition and you could purchase a model 27 or a model 19, 1 case got you a model 10, 13, 14. You could also purchase cases of S&W brand leather holsters or handcuffs or stocks and then be allowed to purchase handguns. Other than model 29s most other models I saw sold for suggested retail. There was s ton of S&W ammunition & holsters for sale in the late 70's cheep as dealers had too much of it. At least it was that way in the DFW area.
You asked about "more common models."
After two tours of SE Asia, I got out of the service about a year before the fall of Saigon. Once I got settled back in the World, I bought three new S&W revolvers at Montgomery Ward. They were:
Model 17-3, 6"
Model 64, 2"
Model 28-2, 4"
I paid less than $150 for each of them. IIRC, the HP was the most expensive at $147.50.
Just before I moved to Alaska in the early '80s, I bought a new Model 14-4 with 3T. It was $219 OTD.
Jack
After two tours of SE Asia, I got out of the service about a year before the fall of Saigon. Once I got settled back in the World, I bought three new S&W revolvers at Montgomery Ward. They were:
Model 17-3, 6"
Model 64, 2"
Model 28-2, 4"
I paid less than $150 for each of them. IIRC, the HP was the most expensive at $147.50.
Just before I moved to Alaska in the early '80s, I bought a new Model 14-4 with 3T. It was $219 OTD.
Jack
I paid $193.50 in early 1977, for a Model 19-3 as an I&A PO, from Meltzer's in Garfield NJ. That one started it for me. I traded it for a 66-1 6" as soon as I moved to Florida in 1980. Still have it. Joe
Sgt 127
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1976 SA-So catalog.
Engine49guy
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Interesting to compare in order of price (blue not nickel),
Model 10 $96.00
Model 36 $97.00
Model 37/38 $102.00
Model 12 $104.00
Model 13 $106.00
Model 15/58 $118.00
Model 14 $120.00
Model 60/64 $122.00
Model 28 $129.00
Model 67 $137.00
Model 19 $148.00
Model 59 $161.00
Model 66 $167.00
Model 27/29 $209.00
Model 10 $96.00
Model 36 $97.00
Model 37/38 $102.00
Model 12 $104.00
Model 13 $106.00
Model 15/58 $118.00
Model 14 $120.00
Model 60/64 $122.00
Model 28 $129.00
Model 67 $137.00
Model 19 $148.00
Model 59 $161.00
Model 66 $167.00
Model 27/29 $209.00
Sgt 127
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SA-So was a major LE distributor. Back around 1980 they were overstocked on 4" model 10 skinny barrels and blue 4" 19's.
Clearing them out. $100 for model 10's. $150 for the 19's. I remember that being a very good price at the time. I bought two of each. Sold/traded them off within a couple years.
Ah. The good old days.
Clearing them out. $100 for model 10's. $150 for the 19's. I remember that being a very good price at the time. I bought two of each. Sold/traded them off within a couple years.
Ah. The good old days.
Sometime in the late 70's or early 80's I bought a new 6 inch nickel 57 for $250.
My 1st S&W was a Model 10-6, courtesy of the Elyria PD in Sept. '72. A month or so later I purchased the newer model Colt Det. Spl. with the heavier barrel from a local gun shop. Price was around $85.00 then
. I had to put the gun on lay-away as I was cash poor at the time.
. I had to put the gun on lay-away as I was cash poor at the time.
Old Corp
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It had faded, but do recall those prices now.
Graduated HS in '76 and waited a year to start college. Spent that time working at one of the area's largest LGS's. Of course, it was the 'pre-plastic' era for handguns. Recall selling MANY M10's to folks for home defense. There was no legal CC at that time.
I was making $4.10/hr. IIRC, and was excited to get one of the then-new Ruger Security Six's, which were cheaper than the 'expensive' S&W's.
Graduated HS in '76 and waited a year to start college. Spent that time working at one of the area's largest LGS's. Of course, it was the 'pre-plastic' era for handguns. Recall selling MANY M10's to folks for home defense. There was no legal CC at that time.
I was making $4.10/hr. IIRC, and was excited to get one of the then-new Ruger Security Six's, which were cheaper than the 'expensive' S&W's.
old&slow
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I think I paid $135 for a new 4" S&W 19 in the early 70's.
A few weeks ago a friend gave me a box of empty casing and stuff that someone gave him and he didn't know what to do with.
In the bottom of the box I found a neatly folded receipt dated July 1963 for a blue S&W, K-38, 8 3/8" barrel the price was $64.50. And they traded in a 2" S&W Chief Special for $37.50.
A few weeks ago a friend gave me a box of empty casing and stuff that someone gave him and he didn't know what to do with.
In the bottom of the box I found a neatly folded receipt dated July 1963 for a blue S&W, K-38, 8 3/8" barrel the price was $64.50. And they traded in a 2" S&W Chief Special for $37.50.
In 1979 I bought my first new S&W, a Model 19, 2.5 inch blue. Bought it from Demain in Kinston, NC, then a large S&W dealer and law enforcement supply. I paid $181.00 plus tax. Wish I still had it. I do; however, still have the box.
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