Late 70s. $125.00 for a new nickel 4" model 19.
how much did your 1st one cost
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1976 a used Model 28-2 6 inch for $150.00 it came with a homemade holster 150 rds of .357 Winchester and a set of Herters dies. I bought it because the Dept. I worked for issued what I now believe to be pre Model 10's with a six inch barrel. The one issued to me had the barrel bent. My first new handgun was a Model 39-2 for $225.00. I now regret ever selling them but they went to pay for an engagement/wedding set.
Still have the girl now thirty years later.
Merry Christmas to all.
Still have the girl now thirty years later.
Merry Christmas to all.
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Model 27 , 6 inch , TT, TH, TS but with Patridge front sight , in wooden box 156.99 IIRC in 1974 or 75 .
First Smith and Wesson Cost?
Hi:
Model 10 4" SB blued $48.80 in 1963 (Police Discount Cost).
Entering L.E. I had a 4" Colt Trooper .38spl (Used) that I traded a 9mm 1915 DWM Luger for. The older Officers carried S&Ws. As soon as I could save the money I purchased the Model 10 thru the Agency.
I still have my first service revolvers (Colt and S&W).
Jimmy
Hi:
Model 10 4" SB blued $48.80 in 1963 (Police Discount Cost).
Entering L.E. I had a 4" Colt Trooper .38spl (Used) that I traded a 9mm 1915 DWM Luger for. The older Officers carried S&Ws. As soon as I could save the money I purchased the Model 10 thru the Agency.
I still have my first service revolvers (Colt and S&W).
Jimmy
Mine wasn't a revolver. It was a Model 41. I paid $110 for it in 1958 (i think) and was highly distressed when, a few months later, S&W lowered the price to $100 because the demand was so great they could go to a more economical production line.
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You must be as old as me , Jimmy . What kind of horse did the department have you riding ?
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First 'J' frame, 1968, Model 37, new....$96?
First 'K' frame, 1970, Model 15, new...$120?
First 'N' frame, 1973, Model 29-2, four inch, blue, 3 't's, mahogony box....new from the then Smith and Wesson West Coast Distributor Chesire and Perez in Monrovia, California....$137.
Still have the 37 and 29.
First 'K' frame, 1970, Model 15, new...$120?
First 'N' frame, 1973, Model 29-2, four inch, blue, 3 't's, mahogony box....new from the then Smith and Wesson West Coast Distributor Chesire and Perez in Monrovia, California....$137.
Still have the 37 and 29.
akguy1985
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my first one was free, it was a model 28 no dash my grandpa gave me
Moonman
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Late 1960's NEW Model 36 $65-69.
claybird
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1st was a mod.36 in about 1962 ,$55. Sold it later to a LEO
2nd ,forget the mod # it was the K38 w/5 in. barrel. $75 used.That one bought in 1964. There was a 6 inch 22cal in there somwhere.Had to part with all of them to settle a divorce.
2nd ,forget the mod # it was the K38 w/5 in. barrel. $75 used.That one bought in 1964. There was a 6 inch 22cal in there somwhere.Had to part with all of them to settle a divorce.
Must be in the year 1980
It was (i still got it) a S&W 19-4 4 inch barrel, with the most beautyfull grained Goncalo-Alves-targetgrips.
It cost me used CHF 560.-- back then.
Sorry, but i did not found a currency-converter that got the data stored so far to the (good old) days.
Swissman
It was (i still got it) a S&W 19-4 4 inch barrel, with the most beautyfull grained Goncalo-Alves-targetgrips.
It cost me used CHF 560.-- back then.
Sorry, but i did not found a currency-converter that got the data stored so far to the (good old) days.
Swissman
My first was a 4" pre model 21 in 1976, I was not really interested in it as I was looking for more GI 1911's and knew little about Smiths. A buddy who did not have the money talked me into buying it, told me he thought it was kind of "rare". It was reblued but I don't think I did too bad at $185. Course it turned me into a big bore snob, I wouldn't touch a 38/357 till almost 20 years later.
m.
m.
My first was a model 15, with target hammer and trigger, NIB the out the door price was 129.00. That was 1973 at "The Fort" in Big Timber, MT.
acl864
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In 1980 I was 16 and had saved up about $100 mowing yards and doing odd jobs. I saw a 19-4 Blue 6" barrel TT, TH and Goncalo Alves Target stocks in a gun shop for $219 and fell in love. My Dad made up the difference and bought me a Bianchi Holster to go with it. He got in BIG TIME trouble with my Mom for doing it- money was tight for them at that time. When she fussed at him he'd just look over at me and wink.
I still have holster, box and everything- including the original receipt. I have more valuable guns money wise but memory wise this gun is priceless to me.
I still have holster, box and everything- including the original receipt. I have more valuable guns money wise but memory wise this gun is priceless to me.
Black Knight
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My first S&W revolver is my 28-2. I ordered it from a local gunshop in 1981 or 82 and the cost was I believe $325. It has a 4" barrel and target grips. I later changed the rear sight to a white outline rear sight. I carried it many nights doing private security patrols and guarding banks and other businesses during the Christmas season many years ago.
Dobbs
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I got my first Smith in a straight across trade for a Walther 380 in the late 70's. It's a 17-3 and was reportedly acquired from Keenan Wynn (remember him?) in a neighborhood bar horse trade. The first purchased was a 29-2 with presentation case, etc., that I bought new for something less than $300 in 1980. I still have both of them.
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