Are the boxes collectable.

[33jayman]

I have this old Model 36 box and paperwork that I have been hanging onto for some unknown reason and I am not sure if I should keep it, toss it or try to sell it. Not sure if they are collectable or not. What are your thoughts on the matter?



Jay

 

[madmikeb]

Check ebay and you may be surprised what boxes will go for, and the one in the pic looks like it's in pretty good shape. I definitely wouldn't toss it!

 

[Nframecollector]

Put it up for sale here.....................someone will buy it! And for a lot more than you thought it was worth!

 

[kennyb]

my model 36 would fit there just right!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

They are a lot more collectable if you have the gun that went in it.

 

[33jayman]

Yeah. I wish that I did have the 36 that came with it.

Jay

 

[33jayman]

Do you guys know if the cleaning rod and jags came with these originally?

Jay

 

[lhump1961]

Personally I think the box has some value on it's own and certainly wouldn't toss it out...but matched to it's original gun it can raise the price of the gun substantially! Under the right circumstances most would pay quite a bit more for a gun with it's box...that's when the box has it's most value.

 

[murphydog]

Do you guys know if the cleaning rod and jags came with these originally?

Jay

They do not appear to be factory parts.

 

[rck281]

The box is worth around $30.

 

[H Richard]

That box appears to be in good condition and ia probably worth $20. List it here on the Wanted to sell area.

 

[Point 357]

OK, so two estimates say ~$30.00 to maybe $20.00 for the box alone. How much value will the numbers matching box add to the gun for sale? I ask only because I'm poised to make purchase of a nice example w/box.

 

[Road Rat]

Okay, I recently bought a 36 and it would be keep to have a box.

I will PM you an offer.

 

[rck281]

I think I said too high a value. I think H Richard is correct at $20.

 

[dotdsd334]

For what it's worth I paid $28 plus $5 shipping for a M36 box about a month ago on eBay. It was an earlier box ( solid) outer line with the original paperwork.

I would say yours ( with the papers) is worth between $20-$25 in my opinion.

The rod and jags you have do not appear to be smith and wesson originals.

 

[33jayman]

Okay, I recently bought a 36 and it would be keep to have a box.

I will PM you an offer.

Reply sent.

Thanks,

Jay

 

[Road Rat]

Thanks, but your reply was blank.

 

[big&slow]

Boxes

I sold a Colt Cobra box on E-bay last year for $87.00
Auction started at 99 cents

 

[Tcoburn]

I buy boxes, mostly local, you never know when they will come in handy, along with grips, screws whatever the secound you pass somthing original by at a fair price, you will need it.

 

[Road Rat]

Jay, thanks for the rapid shipping.

Your box looks much better with my Model 36 3" in it!!