I like it....what to pay for it $ 1400?

[BLUEDOT37]

Hey guys, I have a chance to buy a 29-5 7 1/2" barrel full underlug with box and papers. It is factory engraved "The Attack" and is unfired...

Thanks for any information on this potential purchase.....maybe & 1200-1300 ?

Full underlug? The SCSW says the "Hostiles" & "The Attack" are both PC# 101207. The Hostiles is partial underlug.

Still, if it's LNIB, & you like the long barrel (7-1/2" wasn't that common) you'd pay almost that if it was made new today.

If you can get it for the $1200-1300 you mentioned, & it tickles your sweet spot, I'd say go for it if you've got the $$.

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[Exiled Cheesehead]

Don't Do It

As others have mentioned, they typically are not highly sought after and therefore the price should be a lot less, especially when it's a broken up set. I went to an auction in June 2014 and they sold 11 out of the 12 revolvers from this series and they sold for an average price of $607 each, including the one you are thinking about. All of these were NIB, too. I know revolver prices have gone up in 2.5 years, but not that much for this particular set.

I would put the $1400 towards another model 29 that was not produced as a collectable.

 

[Mehutch]

Information:

The "Twelve Revolvers" Limited Edition Set, by Smith & Wesson and Ellett Bros. put this set out in 1990. There was only 500 sets made. The set commemorates the Golden Era of Advertising Illustration & Art in the firearms industry during the 19th century. Each gun in the set is laser etched with one of the original illustrations of the time. The set is complete with a reference book depicting the illustrations and explaining each. There is also blue prints of the laser etching that was done on each gun. The models along with the theme name etched on the barrel are as follows:

– "The Revolver" , 6" nickel, .22lr – "Last Stand", 8 3/8" nickel, .38 – "Hands Off", 6" nickel, .357 – "Critical Moment", 6" stainless, .357 686 – "With the Wolfhounds", 6" stainless, .357 – "Outnumbered", 6 ½" blued, .357 – "Last Cartridge", 6" blued, .41 mag 24 – "Through the Line", 6 ½" blued, .44sp 29 – "The Attack", 8 3/8" blued, .44mag 29 – "Hostiles", 8 3/8" blued, .44mag 629 – "Mountain Lion", 4" stainless, .44mag 25 – "The Horse Thief", 8 3/8" blued, .45

 

[Bluespruce3006]

you people are fascinating to read about your knowledge. I am happy you educated me about the purchase price and the background on this revolver.
I'll find another one for my son one of these days that he will admire just as much. Thank you all for your wisdom and replies. I'll be back one day soon with more questions. You guys are the best.