K frame value: Nickel vs. blue

[otis24]

Does a K frame nickle (Model 15-3 in this instance) command any price premium over a blued model in comparable condition? If so, how much?

 

[GF]

Well, to me it does. Adding a dollar amount is tough.
Do a completed auction search on GB and see what SOLD revolvers went for.

It'll give you an idea what prices paid were and you can see if there's a difference in blue vs nickel.

 

[diamonback68]

They obviously made fewer in nickel than they did in blue. For those who prefer nickel, I usually see a $50-100 premium for most nickel guns.

 

[Bucky]

I think it adds value and I don't see the nickel versions too often in my area. However I know people that dislike the nickel and will not pay a premium or in extreme cases will not even own one.

 

[buckeyeshooter]

I would pay a premium for nickel. 50-100 premium is about correct.

 

[Camster]

I beleive that nickel loses value more quickly as condition deteriorates.

 

[judge]

It's the old Chevy vs Ford argument. You can't win either way.

 

[b3337]

Some parts of the country, yes it does.Other parts, not really any difference.How much is anybodies guess.

 

[29aholic]

It does for sure in the pre-model days as they were quite uncommon in the post war era until about the early/mid 60's