Made a purchase today. Howd I do?

[Yourloyalapostle]

Still new to the world of smith revolvers and it's really hard to gauge prices

Pre 17- K-22 masterpiece - like new in gold box
25-5 - 45 colt 3T (target trigger, and target hammer)
27-2 - 357 mag

Paid $2600 out the door.
The 27-2 has a little scuffing and a chipped grip but I still feel like I did ok. Purchased from a nice older guy locally.

 

[nate-dogg]

Id say less than 900 each seems like a pretty fair deal for some nice shooters. Should be able to get your money back if you ever decide to sell them.

 

[Camster]

You did well.Very well.

I usually don't respond to such posts, as the underlying question is often "Did I pay too much?", which is silly as no one buys anything unless they see that value for themselves. What others think, doesn't really matter.
The other scenario is that the poster knows they did great, and wants a pat on the back.

 

[Yourloyalapostle]

You did well.Very well.

I usually don't respond to such posts, as the underlying question is often "Did I pay too much?", which is silly as no one buys anything unless they see that value for themselves. What others think, doesn't really matter.
The other scenario is that the poster knows they did great, and wants a pat on the back.

Well I ask because I feel like I pressured myself after setting up the meeting and all and I saw prices kind of right around there on gunbroker. I just see so many crazy prices all over the place and I can never tell the difference. Technically it was 900, 900, and 800. I know I did good on the masterpiece at 800 but I didn't really notice that scuff on the 27 until signing paperwork cause I'm an idiot. I think still an ok deal just a little more scuffed than my other revolvers I own

 

[toddimusnimski]

Measuring from the front of the cylinder, does that Model 27 have a 6 1/2" barrel? It looks like it; that's a great find. Not nearly as common as the 6" variety.

Todd

 

[Camster]

Well I ask because I feel like I pressured myself after setting up the meeting and all and I saw prices kind of right around there on gunbroker. I just see so many crazy prices all over the place and I can never tell the difference. Technically it was 900, 900, and 800. I know I did good on the masterpiece at 800 but I didn't really notice that scuff on the 27 until signing paperwork cause I'm an idiot. I think still an ok deal just a little more scuffed than my other revolvers I own

No idiot at all. Many of us have missed something when examining a gun. I certainly have.
I've gotten into the habit of doing an exam, and then putting the gun down for a few minutes.
I'll pick it up again with a fresh set of eyes, and do another look over. I've been surprised more than one by what I missed on the first looksie.
If the 27 bothers you, turn it loose. A gun with something that bothers me, goes away quickly. On the off chance that you lose a few bucks, no matter, you're still into the others at a good price point.
I think a truly nice boxed K22 is worth more than a grand, more like 1200. I'm sure others here would agree.

 

[DevilDog72]

congrats and welcome to the Forum...

My Pop used to say, " I would rather be lucky than good looking"

You must be u... never mind

 

[Yourloyalapostle]

Measuring from the front of the cylinder, does that Model 27 have a 6 1/2" barrel? It looks like it; that's a great find. Not nearly as common as the 6" variety.

Todd

It is the 6.5!

 

[Birdhunter6]

WOW!

You did well. Please let us know how they shoot.

 

[Rudi]

Some nice ones there.

 

[Yourloyalapostle]

WOW!

You did well. Please let us know how they shoot.

Boy do I hope they shoot lol

 

[Pine_Worker]

I'd say you did very well!

 

[CH4]

You did very well!
Beautiful trio

 

[toddimusnimski]

It is the 6.5!

GREAT! SCSW 4th edition says they were discontinued in 1967. Not sure how many they had on hand when the order came down to stop producing them, but they were still being shipped out on guns into the 70's. I've read on the forum about those wanting a 27 in each barrel length will often find the 6.5" barrel last. It's a subtle length difference and a lot of times neither seller or buyer is aware. That's how I dumb lucked into mine. Well done!

Todd

 

[ameridaddy]

I think you did just fine. Enjoy them and forget buyer's remorse. They'll never be any cheaper a few years down the road.

 

[Ruger 13]

You did okay!

 

[Breakaway500]

Hat trick!!

 

[Hawg Rider]

You did good!

Well, for being new to the world of collecting S&W revolvers I think you did very well with this trio! From your pics and description, I'd say each revolver was worth $1K+. Congratulations, and enjoy!

 

[SS336]

That is a great threesome. Around here, bought separately, they would have been a lot more.
I especially like the K22. You will enjoy them.

 

[raisedin99]

Congratulations, believe you did quite well on the trio.

Any chance of doing a wax job on that K22 and show
it off. And while your at it the other 2 as well.

A year from now the price you paid will be forgotten.

terry