Model 19-3 Box w/manual Value????

[3daman!]

Last year I purchased a 19-3, 4" w/box, but no paperwork, shipped to my FFL for $375.
The seller had a couple of not the greatest pictures posted on GB.
I called and spoke to the seller and his description of the gun was average but not hyped . I was looking for a shooter/truck gun, and did not expect what showed up !
TT, TH, Factory Target stocks, and the pistol didnt look as if it had been fired, No turn rings , no cuts, no scratches. Clean as if new. And one of the crispest triggers I have ever felt. Just an almost perfect find.
There are some deals to be had still . Keep looking......

 

[Camster]

Now I'm torn between a Model 48-3 for $825.00 and this 19-3. The 48 is boxed and papered in 98% condition in a 8-3/8" barrel. If you had to choose, which would you go for first???

That's an easy question,even if both were priced at 650..Go for the 19.I've only sold one Smith revolver,and it was a 48.No regrets-it's 22s,next stop,357s(for their 38 capability, for me). Nonsense,all this stuff about book value(frankly,I think the book,is only a basis that dealers use to buy guns in,offering a percentage of it).It's what the gun is worth to you,no one else.I'd laugh if someone pulled a book out on me,and wanted me to adhere to that price.It's my stuff-I price it the way I want-the person buys or not.

 

[mitchsnap]

Well I offered the seller $575.00. And he said " Thanks for looking". So I will pass on this one. Still needs cleaning and tool kit with other papers to complete as it came from the factory.

 

[mbliss57]

You will find the right one at the right price.

 

[fat tom]

FWIW,I sold two LNIB here last year. One nickel,one blue. $550 for the blue,$525 for the nickel (only because the buyer bought it and another gun as a package deal).
f.t.

 

[stevej615]

This thread seems as good a place as any to raise a question I have. I have a NIB model 27-2 8 3/8" barrel that I'm trying to value. Looking at GB completed auctions, I come up with around $900 shipped as an asking price. Right now S&W sells a brand new .357 magnum for $809 MSRP. That's with a 6" barrel. Add Minnesota sales tax to that $809 and you come up with $866. Gander Mountain charges $75 to pack, insure, and ship my 27-2. That means the collector value of my 27-2 is less than zero. Maybe I'm missing something, but now I'm inclined to keep my 27-2. It's really beautiful, and I'm having serious second thoughts about selling.

 

[mbliss57]

27-2 flawed logic

SteveJ
I think you are missing a very important piece of your logic. The 27-2 was purchased when..?? Maybe mid '70s new for around $250-$300. If you bougt it then and sell it now for $900 you have made 200% profit. If you bought it 10 years ago for say $500 you are still making $400 on the deal. Why is that a bad deal? If you just bought it recently and want to sell it you will probably lose $. That happens with almost anything you buy that has value. The going price for a new gun has absolutely nothing to do with the price of a used collectable. For the record I'll take the 27-2 any day over a new IL gun. But that's personal preference. Some would take the new one.

 

[ladder13]

The only price that matters is what the buyer and seller agree upon for the item being offered, all else means squat.

 

[mitchsnap]

I actually went back and offered the $650.00 that the seller wanted. It seemed to be a very clean gun. His response was "No thanks". That same gun is now listed for $725.00. I guess he got insulted from the offer for $575.00. Go figure........

 

[ladder13]

I actually went back and offered the $650.00 that the seller wanted. It seemed to be a very clean gun. His response was "No thanks". That same gun is now listed for $725.00. I guess he got insulted from the offer for $575.00. Go figure........

Be patient Mitch, another will come your way.

 

[mitchsnap]

Oh beleive me I'm patient and won't lose any sleep over it.

 

[gunlovingirl]

I actually went back and offered the $650.00 that the seller wanted. It seemed to be a very clean gun. His response was "No thanks". That same gun is now listed for $725.00. I guess he got insulted from the offer for $575.00. Go figure........

Doesn't sound like the kind of person I'd want to buy from. List it at $650, get an offer for $75 less and turn down the offer. Then when the prospective buyer agrees to $650, turn that down and mark it up to $725. I'd be hoping he'd contact me, agreeing to the $650, just so I could say "No thanks". Well, maybe not those exact words! Keep looking mitchsnap. 19's aren't that hard to find. You might try a WTB ad here on the forum.

 

[ladder13]

I'd be hoping he'd contact me, agreeing to the $650, just so I could say "No thanks". Well, maybe not those exact words! .

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[mitchsnap]

Ironically this seller bought a LNIB Winchester 9422M .22 magnum from me. I asked $750.00 for the rifle. Had everything. Hang tag, sales brochure, etc. However the box was not numbered to the gun. This guy drove to meet me. Took one look at it and said "Sold". Now I turn around and make an offer to him for the 19-3 and he blows me off. What is with people these days. Do they think what they are selling is "gold" and if you offer anything less........... they have an attitude.
I'm not desperate here... It's a hobby or a pastime for others. Enjoy your collections. But don't beat people up because they won't pay what you want. Plus punish others and raise the price.

 

[mbliss57]

Separation Anxiety

Man there are all kinds weirdos in this world and you just happened to run into one. You did nothing wrong and everything right. He apparently is having separation anxiety BTW he will be waiting a long time for that $725. Just try to shrug it off. You will find a better gun at a better price. Good Luck.

 

[mitchsnap]

Thanks to all who have responded to this thread. I like the seperation icon...........