Did I get An OK Deal ?

[Nick B]

I just bought this an hour ago at a small gun shop and I'm not real knowledgeable of Smiths of this era. I take it that it's a pre model 10 ?
It's .38 Special and the bore and chambers are shiny and rust free.
Timing is spot on with no push off and the end play is .001.
The frame and cylinder serial numbers match . C 238740 so if I'm reading the book right that's 1953 . No numbers on the grips and no rust anywhere.
The bluing is dang near perfect for an old timer like this so probably not a former LE gun .
I paid $290.00 for it . Good deal or OK deal ?
Thanks in advance.
Also that grip adapter was on it when I bought it .

 

[Major 2]

Good deal .... YES !

 

[HughD1]

If it is mechanicaly sound you did good. Didn't know you could buy a Smith for that little now! Enjoy. Beautiful old gun!

Hugh


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[Wiregrassguy]

Excellent deal! You could probably go another couple $100 on that gun And still be a deal.

 

[thadheth]

Good deal.

 

[Modified]

You did good.

 

[Richard Simmons]

Good deal. Congratulations!

 

[Absalom]

Dirt cheap for that vintage and condition. And the adapter is another 20 bucks or more.

 

[Nick B]

Thanks guys . This small shop is one of those shops that only sell Glocks and AR's and plastic guns so I was really surprised to see it in the display case . Actually it was the only revolver in the whole place .

 

[Buford57]

I hate to disagree, but this was NOT a good deal...it was exceptional in today's market. Now don't tell me you got the box and papers with it. The case colors on the trigger would have sold me.

 

[Nick B]

I hate to disagree, but this was NOT a good deal...it was exceptional in today's market. Now don't tell me you got the box and papers with it. The case colors on the trigger would have sold me.

Thanks for the kind words Buford . Unfortunately no box and in case anyone was wondering no I didn't stop at this shop to buy a Glock .

 

[Truckman]

Any time you feel you got cheated on this deal, get in touch with me for a full reimbursement......Ben

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

I had to check you posting date to see if this was an old thread. The answer to your question is....YES! Maybe a better question would be how much is it worth in today's market. I'd think $450 is not out of line..

John

 

[VM]

Great deal Nick, that revolver would sell at any show/ any weekend $400-500.
Looks great

 

[Jack Flash]

Thanks guys . This small shop is one of those shops that only sell Glocks and AR's and plastic guns so I was really surprised to see it in the display case . Actually it was the only revolver in the whole place .

Maybe he sells so few revolvers he had to look up the price in a 10 year old Blue Book of Gun Values.

Or he thought "Look at this old thing, no plastic on it at all! And where does the magazine go? I better price it low and hope some sucker comes along!"

 

[s&wchad]

Lovely gun! Condition wise, they don't come much nicer. I would have bought it too at that price.

 

[raisedin99]

Excellent purchase, do it more often now...

terry

 

[22hipower]

The last thing I need is another 38 Special. . . .but I would have bought it too. Not easy to find them that old in that condition; especially not at that price. Enjoy.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[merl67]

Probably more like a great deal, and if you don't like the grip adapter you can easily shave a bit more off your overall purchase price by selling it.

 

[Waveski]

"Did I get an ok deal?"

We've been set up…
The OP knows darned well that he got that revolver at a very good price , just wants to hear it said.