Found another Model 1 1/2 single action, is it worth the price ? ))Edited with pics((

[mnrivrat]

My 2 cents is that the price is a bit toward the high side. I have three of these and I like the guns but I didn't pay over $125 for any one of them. Now they are not as nice as the one you describe but there are enough of these out there that collectors can find near mint examples for the $350 to $400 . I value the one you describe at closer to $250 than $350. Perhaps to $275 if the ammo is clean and shootable. Just my opinion so take it with a grain of salt as they say.

 

[Jaxenro]

Depends what the ammo is. If it's old and rare and in a good box it might be worth more than the gun

 

[JSR III]

WOW, I live in Massachusetts and could buy that gun from the Seller directly using my License to Carry (Pistol Permit) or my C&R license. No tax and no transfer fee.

I don't think that the price is bad but I haven't seen the gun either. One person's 80% is another person's 60%.

People go to Disney World and ride around and have nothing but memories to show for it. Buy the gun and 10 years from now (unless you sell it) you will still have it. I enjoy my guns and many never see the light of day. If it floats your boat to buy it, then do so. 100 years from now it won't matter to any of us.

 

[F75gunslinger]

Took another look at that Model 1 1/2 today, put some money down on it and took a couple of pics.

 

[dltvette]

Took another look at that Model 1 1/2 today, put some money down on it and took a couple of pics.

F75gunslinger,
With serial number 3964 it should have the special mainspring adjusting cam screw (eccentric strain screw) located inside the grip frame under the grips. This was used in the first 6500 manufactured (although I have my grandpa's with serial number 7692 that has the same eccentric strain screw). The remainder of the 97,500 manufactured, had the strain screw on the outside of the grip frame.
The grips shown in your photos appear to be the correct ones for this serial number. There were three styles of hard rubber grips:
Serial numbers 1-15000 were plain checkered with no S&W logo. Also plain wood grips.
SN 15000-29000 were checkered with plain block letter S&W logo.
SN 29000-97500 were checkered with fancy intertwined S&W logo.
Attached is a photo of the early & late stain screw location & my grandpa's with a factory letter that was written in 2014.
Dave

 

[mmaher94087]

Dave, thanks for the grip information. I guess I'll need to look for a set of wood stocks as I have the remaining ones. I have a soft spot (in my head?) for these.

 

[dltvette]

Dave, thanks for the grip information. I guess I'll need to look for a set of wood stocks as I have the remaining ones. I have a soft spot (in my head?) for these.

Mike, here is a close-up of the wood stocks.
Dave

 

[rct269]

Let me suggest that if "the extra $100 can go to SO many other things" you are spending non discretionary dollars on discretionary items. Let me also suggest that's not a particularly good idea. Then again, someone has to keep the bankruptcy industry in business.

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Ralph Tremaine

 

[F75gunslinger]

Let me suggest that if "the extra $100 can go to SO many other things" you are spending non discretionary dollars on discretionary items. Let me also suggest that's not a particularly good idea. Then again, someone has to keep the bankruptcy industry in business.

This public service message is brought to you for your own good----like it or not.

Ralph Tremaine

In making that statement, I was referring to ammo, reloading items,or a dinner or two with the gf ( happy wife happy life )etc . I have the money to spend , but would rather get the most out of any money that I do spend . Especially considering that the gun is more of a purchase for the history than for any real use. It is in great shape and can/will be fired, but not very often. I just love the history of old guns like that.

I'm one of those guys that will walk away from a gun I want if I feel it is overpriced . Most on my list aren't very rare, and I will find another eventually. Some look at the purchase as, well, if I paid too much the value will increase eventually and I will break even. But this type of gun isn't a sought after item ( these pocket pistols, for their age, are still VERY affordable compared to some of equal vintage ) , and I don't think value will increase enough to write off spending 25-35% more than the gun is worth.

 

[mmaher94087]

This may not help or hinder your decision to purchase but, my philosophy is to buy what I like at the time I find it and can afford it without spending the rent money or taking food off the table. I have paid more than I should at times when a hard-to-find example surfaces. I do look at the "Price Books" for an idea of what I might expect to pay, but only as a guideline. I also have turned down some extremely scarce, rare or mint items because I couldn't justify, to myself, the asking price. I prefer the 'lightly used' specimen and always try to explore the family history. I expect that the "common" and often found items will be in good shape; not so much with the rare stuff.

 

[S&WsRsweet]

Ok for what it's worth here is my 2 cents.I buy guns for my enjoyment and sometimes I pay more than what a gun may be "worth" if I like it or think I will like it ( tne reason every gun shop owner smiles very friendly when I walk in) .Why would I knowingly pay too much for say a gun that is priced at 400 bucks but I know the true value is 300 .Well I call it the fun factor.Fun ,entertainment ,enjoyment in general costs money.I look at that extra 100 bucks as the cost of my enjoyment .Im a gun guy I don't accumulate or collect coins,stamps,cars ect I don't gamble or live a playboy like lifestyle and try to pretend I'm wealthy ( it cost a lot of money to pretend you are wealthy) .I enjoy guns .If I pay a little too much for a gun I just mark it up as the cost of enjoying my hobby ,sport or whatever you want to call it . I think sometimes guys ruin their enjoyment of our hobby by getting too caught up in the whole "I got a great deal "or "I got taken to the cleaners "thing .Dont sweat a few bucks one way or the other.Like I said just m 2 cents but it's only worth 1.5 cents in today's dollars .