K38 Combat Masterpiece date and value?

[gunluvver]

You are really underestimating the cash potential of a raffle with a $1000 collector S&W gun on it! Easy $10 or 3 for $20 sell. I would also consider 500 tickets. So what if you only sell 350, you still earn an easy $3000 with a maybe $150 set of Magnas added as the only cost. Since it is for the museum, go to the WTB and ask for a free set of Magnas and I bet you will find them. Throw the Franzite grips in as well. Add a couple of back room items that the museum does not want for 2nd & 3rd place and it will be a sell-out.

. . . and don't forget to advertise tickets here on the Forum! That gun was manufactured in 1950 and would be a very attractive piece for anyone to own. What is the name of the museum?

I like the way you think! There's a couple pieces of cast iron cookware from the 40s that command a substantial price on Ebay. Perfect second and third place prizes. The raffle will benefit the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction, AZ.

 

[glowe]

I like the way you think! There's a couple pieces of cast iron cookware from the 40s that command a substantial price on Ebay. Perfect second and third place prizes. The raffle will benefit the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction, AZ.

I have been in charge of gun raffles at our shooting club for many years, purchasing guns, obtaining raffle licenses, selling tickets, and reporting on lottery financials here in Michigan. This experience led me to the conclusion that you have a very good chance to make some serious money raffling off that revolver. Assuming the museum is a non-profit business should make obtaining a lottery license in AZ an easy task. In Michigan, we have to submit applications for a license and have always been awarded.

I do not think there is any rule against advertising a raffle here on the Forum, but Lee can give you that answer. If needed, I can put the raffle on the SWCA side with your contact information when you get everything set up.