Advice on a Model 24-3 (3")

[devilfrog1911]

I have a lead on a 3 inch 24-3 (no box/papers) with the original S&W Combats. It has a little wear at the muzzle but overall looks to be in pretty good shape. The guy wants $750 for it. Is that completely out of the ballpark or a pretty reasonable price? I looked on Gunbroker for comparisons and all the 24s I could find there had the box/papers, etc., and the prices were well over the $750.

I'm looking for a shooter/carry gun, not a safe queen so the no box/paper thing isn't a deal breaker for me. Any advice/info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[BADSBSNF811]

IMO, about 100 USD high w/o box and papers.

 

[AkRay]

Offer him $700.00 and see if he goes for it. Maybe even $675.00. I think that gun will sell for his asking price. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but I don't think it's a crazy price for that particular revolver.

 

[tipoc]

A bit high in your area. See if he will come down some or sweeten the pot for you some by adding some extras (holster, ammo, etc.)

tipoc

 

[JT]

In today's market of pre-lock S&Ws that will never be available again ...

the only answer is, "What is it worth to you?"

 

[Allen-frame]

Jon. I hate to tell you but in this new world market $700. give or take is not unrealistic.
Many will tell you not to pay it. But I have paid that much for a 624 and
a 24-3 that was nickeled and do not regret it.

IF you spend a LOT of time in gun shops and at gun shows you will find a better deal.
But, we know little about you.
If you want to spend a lot of time looking you will find a better deal.
If you don't , buy the gun and enjoy it.

Good luck.
Allen Frame

 

[Dave T]

Jon. I hate to tell you but in this new world market $700. give or take is not unrealistic.
Many will tell you not to pay it. But I have paid that much for a 624 and
a 24-3 that was nickeled and do not regret it.

IF you spend a LOT of time in gun shops and at gun shows you will find a better deal.
But, we know little about you.
If you want to spend a lot of time looking you will find a better deal.
If you don't , buy the gun and enjoy it.

Good luck.
Allen Frame

DITTO!

Dave

 

[devilfrog1911]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will try and talk him off his number but if he won't budge, I'll give him what he wants. I've never been a great negotiator ...

 

[Snapping Twig]

FWIW, I paid $800 for a LH 3" 624 no dash recently in California. Glad to have such a rare piece and soon enough the price will catch up and it will be considered a bargain.

Get the gun.

 

[ldp4570]

FWIW, I paid $800 for a LH 3" 624 no dash recently in California. Glad to have such a rare piece and soon enough the price will catch up and it will be considered a bargain.

Get the gun.

350.00 for this one out of the Darmstadt Rog & Gun club in 1986.