M&P 38?

[Woodys45acp]

I need some help with this gem I just stumbled upon. Any help in dating it and an approx. value would be of great help.

NIB 2" 4 Screw M&P 38. I mean this thing has NEVER been fired!
I just traded for this and am in it for about 325.00+-.

Serial number has a "C" prefix and is Six digits plus the "C" (C304XXX) Blue is 100% Grips are 100%, no signs of firgin AT ALL, Bore is 100%, In the box with the owners pamphlet.
Pics:

 

[Mike McLellan]

1955 or 1956. Mint is mint. Not much else to say. Very nice gun. Bargain price too.

 

[Woodys45acp]

My Bad, I can't count. This is a 5 screw gun not a 4 screw. Sorry, I guess I was excited to be on the forum.... LOL

 

[Woodys45acp]

1955 or 1956. Mint is mint. Not much else to say. Very nice gun. Bargain price too.

Mike,

did ya see my quick post? Does it being a 5 screw make much of a difference? on age or value?

 

[Modified]

Excellent gun. That's a twin of the one that sent me down the dark path to S&W addiction.

 

[sophie]

Heck of a deal and great pictures.

 

[vytoland]

I need some help with this gem I just stumbled upon. Any help in dating it and an approx. value would be of great help.

NIB 2" 4 Screw M&P 38. I mean this thing has NEVER been fired!
I just traded for this and am in it for about 325.00+-.


$325...you need to talk to your confessor.

if its a 5 screw it was made in 1954...

 

[Woodys45acp]

It's a fiver alright...
Any ideas as to what it is worth?

 

[Modified]

It's a fiver alright...
Any ideas as to what it is worth?

Depends on the market. Locally, if I found that gun in a gunshop near me I would expect to pay around $600 for it, maybe a bit more. I expect that price would be different in different areas.

The gun in that picture that I posted above had incorrect stocks on it (still does for that matter) when I bought it, and I paid $220 for it a little over 2 years ago.

The problem with pricing these is that there are a lot of them around. I suspect the only way to establish a true price for a gun in that kind of condition (with the original box no less) would be an auction on one of the gun auction sites. It wouldn't take more then 2 collectors who wanted the best example possible for their collection fighting with each other on an online auction to get you more then anyone might expect.

It seems to be happening pretty frequently with old Smiths these days.

 

[Woodys45acp]

$325...you need to talk to your confessor.

if its a 5 screw it was made in 1954...

I know. there are times when i feel dirty, but he came to me with the deal and that was all he wanted. Am I supposed to say not you are not asking for enough?

I felt bad for a little while.

 

[jw mathews]

Nice find: Good gun & good price. My thought is to hang on to it as it should become even more valuable in future.

 

[Woodys45acp]

Nice find: Good gun & good price. My thought is to hang on to it as it should become even more valuable in future.

+1 that is what I plan to do

 

[lowhog]

Mint in the box.25% premium for two inch barrel.My guess $700+

 

[j38]

Very nice! You may want to consider putting that one in the safe - as you don't see many of that vintage in that condition. There are plenty of more "experienced" examples around if you want a shooter - although probably not for any less than you paid.

Jerry

 

[Woodys45acp]

Very nice! You may want to consider putting that one in the safe - as you don't see many of that vintage in that condition. There are plenty of more "experienced" examples around if you want a shooter - although probably not for any less than you paid.

Jerry

I have plenty of shooters. I agree there are plenty of those around. I was fascinated by the condition. Too bad it's not a Holland and Holland, LOL

I was just happy to find something in that kind of condition and at that age. I seriously thought about playing the lottery that day.

 

[mdell49]

I know. there are times when i feel dirty, but he came to me with the deal and that was all he wanted. Am I supposed to say not you are not asking for enough?

I felt bad for a little while.

Just take a shower and enjoy