Is this "5 screw" a good price for $669?

[JeffD607]

I tried calling them, but nobody answers the phone..

Welcome to Bass Pro!

 

[ms]

Sideplate and part of the frame look refinished.

 

[Jocko-44]

Welcome to Bass Pro!

Yes indeed

 

[H Richard]

Those may not be "butchered" stocks. I recall some time ago Roy Jinks mentioning when in the 50's they did "play around" with the stock configuration, and several different relief cuts were tried. A letter would be hopeful. And, with pictures of these stocks included.

 

[s&wchad]

Those may not be "butchered" stocks. I recall some time ago Roy Jinks mentioning when in the 50's they did "play around" with the stock configuration, and several different relief cuts were tried. A letter would be hopeful. And, with pictures of these stocks included.

You may be thinking of these...

Post in thread 'model 68-2 speed loader stock'

Jan 12, 2025

They have been discussed here and even a pic of your gun is in the thread. They were designed by Roy Jinks and were apparently an early speedloader cut-out design. One member stated he bought a gun new in 1979 that had them. Rare yes, value I don't know. I haven't seen a gun sold with them but have seen a few stocks for sale.

Transition from Football Relief to Speed Loader stocks

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[Inkgardener]

Those may not be "butchered" stocks. I recall some time ago Roy Jinks mentioning when in the 50's they did "play around" with the stock configuration, and several different relief cuts were tried. A letter would be hopeful. And, with pictures of these stocks included.

A Combat Masterpiece that letters with the stocks you are referring to would be good! Definitely worth the $669 I would think.

 

[alwslate]

Opinions will vary. I'd say it's at least $100 too high. It's a shooter grade gun, not in collectable condition. Being a five screw will not make it shoot any better.

 

[Lt.Donn]

Opinions will vary. I'd say it's at least $100 too high. It's a shooter grade gun, not in collectable condition. Being a five screw will not make it shoot any better.

Agree...I would offer a little less and keep as a great range gun, But...I'm intrigued by the grips...I would definitely research them more to see if a rare factory variation...if so, that would change the overall worth considerably

 

[billybob44]

Each to his own:
I DO NOT Like the "saw tooth" marks on about 1/3 of the cylinder from the locking block??
If only on 2 notches this also indicates that it has a bent ejector rod??
I am willing to bet that a Range Rod (Even a Standard, NOT Match) will NOT go through the cylinder easy??
A good price on the "K" Frame, but needs more work than just the proper stocks...Bill.

 

[billybob44]

Opinions will vary. I'd say it's at least $100 too high. It's a shooter grade gun, not in collectable condition. Being a five screw will not make it shoot any better.

I wonder if it is a good "shooter grade" gun==I BET it shaves lead??..Bill.

 

[Jocko-44]

You may be thinking of these...

Post in thread 'model 68-2 speed loader stock'

Jan 12, 2025

They have been discussed here and even a pic of your gun is in the thread. They were designed by Roy Jinks and were apparently an early speedloader cut-out design. One member stated he bought a gun new in 1979 that had them. Rare yes, value I don't know. I haven't seen a gun sold with them but have seen a few stocks for sale.

Transition from Football Relief to Speed Loader stocks

• Vtgw938

• 

Very interesting, thank you!

 

[VincentW]

Doing some gun browsing online and found this .38 for sale at $669. Is this a fair price? It doesn't have a model number, they are just calling it a "5 Screw .38 S&W Special. It has a 4" barrel. Thanks!

Doing some gun browsing online and found this .38 for sale at $669. Is this a fair price? It doesn't have a model number, they are just calling it a "5 Screw .38 S&W Special. It has a 4" barrel. Thanks!

The shorter the barrel the lower the cost. This seems like a fair price.

 

[Jay Hall]

Well, from the single pic, I’d grab it.
Can’t see what it looks like overall but a 5 screw pre-15 (what it appears to be) in good shape gotta be worth the asking price. See if they’ll do better.

What about a 6 inch, 5 screw, good condition, all finish and stock, not messed with, used, K-142193. .22 cal. ?

 

[Capt. F.]

What about a 6 inch, 5 screw, good condition, all finish and stock, not messed with, used, K-142193. .22 cal. ?

Trade you my first born and $500 for it!
Mine is no where near that good and I paid $500 about 4 years ago.

 

[Jay Hall]

Trade you my first born and $500 for it!
Mine is no where near that good and I paid $500 about 4 years ago.

Capt, wow did not realize that, did not think it was very special. Maybe I can make your day.