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[lowriderfxr]

This is exactly the reason why people list their 90% 19-5 on local boards for $1500.00 !!!

 

[Art Doc]

I'm not surprised in the least. For the past couple years NIB guns have been bringing big money from collectors. A 98% S&W will bring 1/3 of what a 100% example will draw in bids.

Three years ago I bought a new in box 4" 29-2 made in 1976. Unfired since leaving S&W I paid $650. I foolishly took it out and shot it. Could have gotten $2,500 at auction if I had left it alone. Now maybe half that amount.

 

[OLDSTER]

GB Special

I'm sure the $2100 box swung the deal

 

[old bear]

$2,700.00 is not a lot of $$, unless you are buying a M 19-3 for that price. The last two bidders really ran up the price. I can't help but wonder if they know something the rest of us don't?
I can't see this being a quick flip, for a profit, purchase. It's gotta be a hold and pray purchase.

 

[Florida Guy]

Did anyone notice that on the left side of the barrel the ampersand is the rounded "E", but on the right side it's a normal "&"? Despite the unusual "E", I think both sides should match (my personal artistic sensibility).

All the ones I've seen, including mine, have the different ampersands. Odd.

 

[combespaul]

seeing that makes me happy that I stick with slightly used, but nice ones, that I don't mind taking out and shoot on occasion.

 

[Comrad]

More pictures gets more money??

 

[629shooter]

More pictures gets more money??

And/or better pictures.

 

[jdlii]

Dang and I thought that I got a good deal!

As my Dad used to say; "Never underestimate the stupid of the human race!"

 

[Chukar60]

I can't see this being a quick flip, for a profit, purchase. It's gotta be a hold and pray purchase.[/QUOTE]

Somebody is going to wearing out the prayer bones at that price!!!
Seriously, I am with Saxon on this. Nothing regarding pricing surprises me on Smiths anymore. Some of the sold prices on GB are absolutely ridiculous. But, then again, who would have ever thought 22LR ammo would sell for 10 cents a round?

 

[Engine49guy]

IIRC that backwards 3 Ampersand is fpound on many 1975 made S&W's in all models, the ampersand changed frequently, that one was just weirder than the previous versions but adds no value IMO unless you collect backwards 3 Ampersand guns ...BTW Yes I know one person that does Wink

Looks like a $600 gun to me then again Im poor.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I wonder why the buyer chose that gun? For $2,700 the buyer certainly had other choices. Maybe I will message him on GB and respectfully ask if he will share his "why?"

 

[b_san]

Let me just say that the buyer did not "choose wisely". And he got bid up over $1000 by a NR bidder... the seller must be rolling on the floor laughing about this one.

 

[mikeruns]

Congrats to the seller and the buyer. I am sure they are both happy!

 

[5Wire]

Did anyone notice that on the left side of the barrel the ampersand is the rounded "E", but on the right side it's a normal "&"? Despite the unusual "E", I think both sides should match (my personal artistic sensibility).

The ampersand evolved from the Latin "Et" meaning "and". The simplest and early forms jammed the two letters together like this:

There are lots of more artistic variations of the logogram.

 

[sbowenjr]

I have been watching GB for quite awhile as I have started trying to collect model 19's. I was and am looking for a pre 19. I was offered one from a member of this forum in realy good condition. My 2014 blue book had the value at $1850. The seller was asking 2500. I thought about it to long and the gun went up for auction. It brought $4000. I shot the seller a congratulations email and shook my head. I missed the boat on that one. All that being said the 2014 for a 19-3 is $650 in 100 %. I am unsure what would have made it so valuable to the purchaser. By the way I'm looking for a pristine 19-3 4" blued with box & papers as well and as of yet I have not been able to find one priced any where near my 2014 guide. If I do I think I'll take out a loan and buy all they have�� cause my BB guide ain't guiding me to good.

 

[Engineer1911]

Several of my Gun Broker buys have been early, but I believe I kept the buying price within 18 months of the purchase date. Based on this auction, I'll be keeping the guns in the vault and the ammo on the shelf.

 

[smith17]

I'll up your ante. Certainly a more desirable revolver but ....
S&W Pre-Model 19 .357 Combat Magnum 4" Blued ANIB : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

No tools, manual, registration card. And almost no chance it shipped in 1955.

 

[sbowenjr]

That's the one smith17.

 

[Allen-frame]

And here I felt like a fool spending $900. on a model 17-3 .. .. ..

Notice the ampersand.

The box is not number matching.

But the condition sure is fantastic.

Smith & Wesson 6" 17 17-3 22LR Mint No Reserve : Revolvers at GunBroker.com



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