Anotherwhats it worth thread, 29-2.
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$86.06 is what I would bid. No really, north of $1650. Nice gun.
I was thinking its value is 1600 - 1750 depending on where you are in the country. It is a nice piece, and the earlier S prefix adds some to the value. Being a bit nitpicky the grips seem to have worn more than the finish. I would think the checkering would have sharper edges based on how nice the overall finish is. But I guess 58 years of handling can do that.
Kenny, we all are working off of one pic on the Forum. The GA Cokes look
good. Some of the diamond tips on the checking may be a little flat. But
had several with a few less than perfect points. Just the nature of the beast. It was built to shoot so go shoot it.
good. Some of the diamond tips on the checking may be a little flat. But
had several with a few less than perfect points. Just the nature of the beast. It was built to shoot so go shoot it.
The box, grips and tools are worth $1000+
I'd think a professional auction with killer pictures would bring $2500
I'd think a professional auction with killer pictures would bring $2500
Beautiful early Model 29-2, looks almost unfired! Manufactured shortly before the rise of "Dirty Harry" Callahan! I'm thinking with the presentation case, tools, and letter...north of $1600. Pretty amazing that 29-2s are now bringing what 4-screw .44 Magnums were selling for last year! I'm a fan of the 29-2s, too. Very nice revolver. Enjoy!
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Another admirer of early 29-2s here, too. I would be shocked if this gun didn't go for $2000 or more, but I've been wrong about prices so many times in this crazy market that I shouldn't hazard a guess.
Kenny-I sold a similar gun in a presentation case to a good friend that is very knowledgeable about S&W for $1600. Your gun is older and it looks from the picture like a clamshell presentation case with Coke stocks. I'd say those things add value to your gun.
North of $1500 for sure. How far above $1500 is the question and would depend upon geographic location and just how badly someone wants to add one like this to their collection. In a good auction with motivated collectors, you could see it go for $2000-$2500. Get someone in the auction who has money to burn and you might see over $2500.
This is what I am thinking too. The Coke style grips have been going up in value lately. The ones on this 29-2 are the prettiest, but still valuable. The proper brass tools can be very difficult to find and extremely expensive when you do. Plus, something that hasn't been posted yet, Kenny's polishing job adds many $'s to the value!
Larry
I would support the estimate of $2500.
Bill
Bill
Doc44 beat Me. I was going to say $2400-$2700. Unless there are two who want it.
Walter Rego
Member
I was thinking $2000 easy but then I remembered the price of EVERYTHING going up in the last year so $2500 is not out of the question.
That said, what kind of auction ? If it's one that has a Buyers Premium added onto the gavel price and shipping and sales tax added, it's going to be an expensive revolver if bidding exceeds $2000.
That's the kind of gun that you want to buy as a Private Party Transfer and avoid a bunch of value added fees that go to third parties. I always feel better about paying top dollar under those circumstances.
That said, what kind of auction ? If it's one that has a Buyers Premium added onto the gavel price and shipping and sales tax added, it's going to be an expensive revolver if bidding exceeds $2000.
That's the kind of gun that you want to buy as a Private Party Transfer and avoid a bunch of value added fees that go to third parties. I always feel better about paying top dollar under those circumstances.
Two weeks before my birthday.
You should just give it to me.
You should just give it to me.
I have been on a model 29 - 2 kick lately so I am up to speed. I have bought several as new presentation case price i $1800 to $2500. Have not found one with the diamond stocks. I can guarantee you $2,500 as a minimum.
AC Man,
What prices are you seeing for a nice clean shoot grade early -2 6 1/2 barrel
w/o box, stock, docs, tools, etc?
Terry
What prices are you seeing for a nice clean shoot grade early -2 6 1/2 barrel
w/o box, stock, docs, tools, etc?
Terry
Good question. I want to buy one next. A good shooter that is. I Have bought 10 what I call collector grade this year and like I said they range from $1800 to $2500 blue and nickle, 4, 6, and 8 barrels some are advertised un fired some are advertised seemingly un fired. They all are as new to me so no complaints.
Cokes?
Wow, what crazy selling prices! $2500 for a 29-2...who'd a thunk it! Not too many years ago they were selling for $700 (I know because I bought some!). Vintage S&W revolvers must be mirroring the housing market. LOL, now I'm going to have to update the values in my personal collection records. But that's a good thing!
BTW- several Forum members have talked about this Model 29-2 wearing Coke Bottle stocks. Are these stocks really Coke Bottle stocks? I know that diamond center CB stocks with extractor relief cuts were manufactured until about 1968, but these didn't look like CBs to me due to the size of the checkered area. However, I am a neophyte and always willing to learn. Thanks.
Wow, what crazy selling prices! $2500 for a 29-2...who'd a thunk it! Not too many years ago they were selling for $700 (I know because I bought some!). Vintage S&W revolvers must be mirroring the housing market. LOL, now I'm going to have to update the values in my personal collection records. But that's a good thing!
BTW- several Forum members have talked about this Model 29-2 wearing Coke Bottle stocks. Are these stocks really Coke Bottle stocks? I know that diamond center CB stocks with extractor relief cuts were manufactured until about 1968, but these didn't look like CBs to me due to the size of the checkered area. However, I am a neophyte and always willing to learn. Thanks.
The stocks on the Model 29-2 being discussed are what collectors refer to as coke bottle stocks. The stocks shown below date to early 1956 and are very similar to the stocks on the Model 29-2. Coke bottle stocks were used on Model 29s and 57s until being phased out beginning in early 1966 in favor of diamond target stocks made of Goncalo alves (second photo). The primary difference between these two types of stocks is the area of checkering on each panel. As can be seen, coke bottle stocks have a noticeably larger area of checkering.
Bill
Bill
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diecidecimi
Member
If I well understand yourr question, I think you are confusing Target stocks and the so-called Coke bottle stocks. Targets are what you described: large grips, bell-bottom, until 1968 with the football relief and the diamond around the escutcheon. Coke bottles were a different version, with a larger checkering area, an oval section at the base (instead of square rounded), with a palm swelling and a light difference in the trigger guard area. Exactly what you can see in the OP gun.
