Hand ejector,44 mag

[Glockshot]

I have the chance to buy a blue hand ejector, ser# 165,xxx. Condition is 98%. It is beautiful! I am trying to see what price range these are in. I see what the Bible says, but market differs at times. It would be the crowning gory to my Smith collection. Any help would be Much appreciated. Thanks

 

[6518John]

Pictures????

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Is there an "S" preceding that number? With or without target sights?

 

[Doc44]

98 percent with original coke bottle stocks, but no presentation case or accessories, would be in the $2500 to $3,500 range. Pictures would help. 44 Magnums in the S165000 range often are first year guns, shipping in 1956.

Bill

 

[bill-in-texas]

I'll get the popcorn going...

The crowd gathers.

 

[Glockshot]

Yes, S prefix. I should have pictures in a few days, gunsmith just got it from seller.

 

[Jack Flash]

So that would be the 6-1/2 inch barrel?

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

cant wait to see what the seller is asking.

 

[Glockshot]

Seller is a good friend,both of us are attempting to get a fair value
On it. He is selling the guns for a mutual friends widow.hopefully we can agree on a price I can afford. I’ll get all the particulars on it in a day or so.

 

[fish4bugs]

I have a pre 29 also with 98% blue, non-original grips, no case or tools. It is one that you would not hesitate to shoot....and I do. i shoot mid range loads with cast bullets and every once in a while some full house 44's just to remind me what it does.
I have been offered $2000 (he would probably pay more) for it but I won't sell it. It is my favorite shooter.
5 screw pre-29's are hot, and have been for many years. NIB ones I have seen as high as $3800 in auctions.

 

[Glockshot]

I had problems attataching photos,could only get 1 to attach at a time.i don't consider it to be 98%. Ever so slight blueing loss at muzzle. Light powder burn mark at front edge of each chamber on cylinder. Grips show slight wear. Light cylinder score.it does look very nice though. Target hammer,trigger,adjustable rear sight.i think they are coke grips,slight belly to them.6 groove back strap. S165356 ser#. Grip screw head slightly marred.
Based on above, thoughts on fair value? Thanks

 

[Doc44]

The 44 Magnum looks original from the photo and the stocks are correct. I would estimate its value at $2500 in today's market. I think the powder burn residue on each cylinder can be cleaned up fairly well.

Bill

 

[smithra_66]

I had problems attataching photos,could only get 1 to attach at a time.i don't consider it to be 98%. Ever so slight blueing loss at muzzle. Light powder burn mark at front edge of each chamber on cylinder. Grips show slight wear. Light cylinder score.it does look very nice though. Target hammer,trigger,adjustable rear sight.i think they are coke grips,slight belly to them.6 groove back strap. S165356 ser#. Grip screw head slightly marred.
Based on above, thoughts on fair value? Thanks

on auction sites, that one would go for 2500 to 3500 easily.

Maybe more in today's crazy world.

 

[Glockshot]

What is the best thing to use for the powder residue on the cylinder?

 

[Truckman]

What is the best thing to use for the powder residue on the cylinder?

Flitz and a toothbrush do the job for me...On a stainless cylinder I use a Scotchbrite pad......Ben

 

[Muley Gil]

What is the best thing to use for the powder residue on the cylinder?

Wipe on some Hoppes #9 and let it work for a little while.

 

[Glockshot]

Thanks to everyone for their help. I'm going to offer $2500 and see how I
Do. I will keep you updated ! I have 6 29's,most are older starting with a 29 no dash.This would be a great addition. I still need a 27 to fill out my N frames.

 

[Pisgah]

Yummm, yummm... good luck!

 

[merl67]

To clean the residue off I would first remove the grips saturate it well with Hopps #9 drop it in a gallon zip loc bag let it sit overnight then give it a good cleaning should come right off. I suspect that one will clean up nice into a very nice shooter grade 44mag...

 

[delcrossv]

As I shoot my pre 29's I don't worry too much about powder residue. Light scrub with a nylon brush and solvent- leave the ring.
They're a lot of fun at the range.

 

[StrawHat]

To clean the residue off I would first remove the grips saturate it well with Hopps #9 drop it in a gallon zip loc bag let it sit overnight then give it a good cleaning should come right off. I suspect that one will clean up nice into a very nice shooter grade 44mag...

Good tip about the gallon bag.

Kevin

 

[Pizza Bob]

Doesn't S&W recommend against using ammoniated cleaners? Hoppe's #9 is such a cleaner and can impact the finish.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Ammonia is a problem for nickel plated guns that have a sub-plate of copper. Ammonia attacks copper and causes the nickel plate to peel. S&W does not use copper in its plating process. So, the old formulation of Hoppes #9 is not a problem for a S&W plated gun. And, Hoppes has removed ammonia from its current products which makes the question moot.

 

[Glockshot]

I got my hand ejector today ! A coat of Flitz tonight and it looks
Pretty fine I think. Thanks to everyone for their help.

 

[6518John]

That’s a beauty. I love a story with a happy ending!

 

[Doc44]

Looking good. A coat of Renaissance Wax and it will look even better. All of my 44 Magnums are "waxed" at least annually.

Bill

 

[glenncal1]

Great gun, beautiful grips

 

[k22fan]

Doesn't S&W recommend against using ammoniated cleaners? Hoppe's #9 is such a cleaner and can impact the finish.

Rather than admit their substitute for real bluing is inferior and only their "blued" guns made in about the last 20 years are damaged by solvents that contain ammonia S&W instructs not to use those solvents on all their guns. Telling us their older guns were better does not sell new guns. In 1975 I immersed my badly leaded 29-2 in #9 in a Tupperware container, put on the lid, then let it sit for 2 weeks. It came out clean as whistle. In those days Hoppe's #9 was still the real stuff. In addition to ammonia it contained benzine.

[...] Hoppes has removed ammonia from its current products which makes the question moot.

The bottles of #9 currently on store shelves list ammonium hydroxide as an ingredient. Ammonium hydroxide is ammonia diluted with water which is the only way you are going to encounter ammonia in stores.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

The bottles of #9 currently on store shelves list ammonium hydroxide as an ingredient. Ammonium hydroxide is ammonia diluted with water which is the only way you are going to encounter ammonia in stores.

They were marketing a non-ammonia product. Maybe they make two different formulas, IDK. I don't use Hoppes so I don't spend a lot of time reading the ingredients. I apologize if I mislead someone.


EDIT: You made me look. I read the MSDS's for Hoppe's #9 and Hoppe's Elite. If I read correctly, #9 is called the Traditional and contains a compound of ammonia. Elite does not. So, Hoppe's did introduce a bore cleaning product without ammonia. I was mistaken that they had completely removed ammonia in their products.

 

[gregintenn]

Man, that is a prize!