Marks on cylinder face does it affect value?

[raljr1]

Just a moment...

Just a moment...

Here are two that bookend the price you mention. One does not have the gadgets, one does. I was prepared to say $4k seemed on the high side, but at least 4 people, the two winners and the two losers, think that you are in the ballpark. As long as $4k isn't this month's rent, only you can decide how much the scratches mean to you.

 

[Engine49guy]

The presentation case and tools adds value as does barrel length, a 4" gets a premium over a 6.5" IMO and of course if it was a rare 5".
Condition is everything in a collectable gun,
I'd choose a high condition gun without a box over a lower condition gun with a box as the box can always be added, this goes for stocks too, since they aren't numbered easily swapped.

 

[JRB416]

The presentation case and tools adds value as does barrel length, a 4" gets a premium over a 6.5" IMO and of course if it was a rare 5".
Condition is everything in a collectable gun,
I'd choose a high condition gun without a box over a lower condition gun with a box as the box can always be added, this goes for stocks too, since they aren't numbered easily swapped.

It has a 6.5 inch barrel. As best I can tell the finish is 99%+ with the exception of the cylinder face.

 

[Engine49guy]

I personally don't think those scratches are a big deal because they are on the cylinder face, only better place to have a cosmetic issue is on the grip frame under the stocks.

The saying goes something like "you don't pay too much for a collectable gun but sometimes you pay it too soon".
In other words they keep going up in value, well, the dollar keeps going down actually...

I don't know what the market is fr a 6.5" four screw with box but how often do they drop in your lap. My buddy just payed $10k for a run o the mill Rolex submariner, Id take two of those 44s and $2k cash over that any day.
On a side note I would think a similar condition 5 screw 4" would easily fetch $5k and maybe $10k to the right buyer real soon.

 

[Com 45acp]

Previous owner probably used a steel bristle brush to clean off carbon and left those scratches.

 

[pantannojack]

I like the 600 option. The imperfections of the cyl face knock out the other positives.