MOD 34-1 6 inch BBL

[22/32 JDF]

Hello I am new here and I hope I do not do this wrong.
I recently got a 34-1 6 inch BBL # M152xx. I have gotten a letter from Mr Jinks that my gun had the BBL changed at the factory to fill a special order and was shipped 12/06/1971 To Los Angeles Calif,blue finish, sq butt, all original with box and all paper's and tools. It is in 99% + condition. What would you all think it would be worth ??? I do not want to sell but would like a idea. Thank you 22/32 JDF

 

[jmark1651]

Sounds like someone made a 34 into a model 35. Its hard to say a value. Most of the 22's are in the 600 and up category. I would say condition would play a substantial part. I value my 35 at 1200. I'm sure others will respond.

 

[vrichard]

This one S&W 34-1 shipped 6/1/1971 ser.# 51422 to Mathews & Boucher,Inc.
Rochester,NY.shipped with a 2 in.barrel,but i think the 6in.barrel was
installed at the factory since the cyl.has the serial # added.
I think yours is worth $1100 -$1200 with box & all.
? Does your 34 have the ser.# on the cyl.?
Dick

 

[22/32 JDF]

vrichard Yes mine has the ser # on the cyl. JIM

 

[22hipower]

I'm going to be a little more conservative with a value estimate. An "as new in box" Model 35-1 would sell where I shop in the $1000 range, perhaps a bit more. Your re-barrelled 34-1, while "all factory" is not "as new" nor is it original. It likely is every bit as good a shooter as a 35-1 but from a collector value perspective, in my mind anyway, has to be less than the original ANIB 35. I bought a 98% 35-1 for $775 last year, no box/papers. Yours with box/etc. and S&W letter, where I shop, would likely bring between $800-$900. Nice gun, great to have the letter. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[SDH]

I've had a Pre-35 for several years. It was a bear to find, I traded a very nice Pre-34 Kit Gun and $500 for it. I haven't seen an M-35 sell for near $1000 online ever since.I've never seen one in a local gun shop.
I'd rate my Pre-35 in fine condition at about $1200+. No box no extras. I've seen actual internet sales in the $1250++ category with added value for the correct box. These are simply scarce guns and rarely come up for sale. I think yours might bring a premium, IMO.
Lots of folks will tell you what they ought to cost, but never get out the checkbook when one actually comes up for sale.

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