Model 19 no dash help needed.

[Early Bird Dave]

And to follow up on that, I feel a near New engraved weapon is more shootable than a well-worn non engraved weapon. Just my thoughts.
Came to this forum looking for helpful conversation, not just negative responses.

 

[Early Bird Dave]

Just posted before your last response. Appreciate you found a beautiful weapon!

 

[tlawler]

At $530 OTD, I would have been all over it.

 

[bigggbbruce]

And to follow up on that, I feel a near New engraved weapon is more shootable than a well-worn non engraved weapon. Just my thoughts.
Came to this forum looking for helpful conversation, not just negative responses.

I'm sorry that I don't just shake my head up and down and say anything other than how I look at it.

Sure a fresh engraved gun is more shootable than a well worn one.

Your question was how does it affect value. I gave my opinion.

 

[66-1Guy]

Character, plain and simple. I like it.

 

[Eddietruett]

You could always change your name to match the initials. Then it would become your own special gun!

 

[Nightowl]

From what i gather, the engraving would kill the value to a purist collector. Well, ok, they would want the original box and all associated paperwork and tools with it. That one does not fit the bill there! But, it is in great condition and as a shooting gun, it would be great. Ignore the initials. It had value to someone at a previous time. You paid a price well under shooter grade anyway. Also, I have not seen diamond targets selling for anywhere close to $100, nowdays!

I look at modified guns as guns that someone in times spent money to make them useful for their needs. I'm not interested in changing what was valuable to them (well, mostly). I have a Registered Magnum that was shipped with an 8 3/4 inch barrel. It now has a 6 inch barrel, the front Patridge sight has been rounded, the hammer has been made cockeyed, and pearl ruby eyed steerhead stocks added. I paid a lot more for it than the original owner invested in it and I'm sure I can sell it for more than I paid for it. But, I would not think of trying to make it back into the original condition. I replace the stocks for shooting, and enjoy what I have!! You have a very nice Model 19, enjoy it and don't let those little bitty initials bother you any!

 

[shouldazagged]

I've sold and traded a lot of guns over the years, but I have never bought one with resale value as a major consideration in the purchase. I've bought them because I liked them, wanted to shoot them, and had purposes in mind for them.

It may be a good thing that I've never been able to afford being a purist, much less a collector of guns I won't shoot.

But even if I could afford the purist stance, I would love to have that fine gun.

 

[usmc2427765]

Find out if the initials belong to someone famous or infamous. A letter would help determine its pedigree.

 

[jojodogfaceboy]

Like new condition, diamond targets, and the initials allow you to carry and use it as much as you want without losing much value. get a nice holster and carry that weapon everywhere.

 

[mh51]

You didn't buy it as a collectible, but you also didn't pay $1800.00 for it. And you have a better gun than the current reproductions which would cost almost twice as much! Sounds to me like you did well.
Mike

 

[nedlate]

I think it is a good looking gun at a very fair price. Without the engraving it might sell for $800 +-$100 with no box and tools. And yes I would have bought it for $530 and been happy!
Ed

 

[Muley Gil]

Enjoy this nice shooter. You have received more positive feedback than negative.

 

[gwpercle]

At least the engraving was done by a pro and looks nice.... What I hate is when Bubba uses a rusty nail to scratch his marks into the guns surface.... That hurts !
I'm a shooter so the neat and tidy engraving would be a non-issue , might could use it to dicker the price down.

$530.00 ? You did just fine , time for a range trip !
Gary

 

[Bumpus13]

Here is a '57 Combat Magnum I paid $480 last year.

Wear is one thing. Defacing with initials is another.

Would I have bought yours.. No.. I'd keep looking.. your asking about value hit.. resale would be tough.

I would have kept looking as well.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Hey, you could always send it back to the factory and get it "Class A" engraved all over. That would disguise and camouflage the engraved initials so they would never be noticed...

John

 

[Benton Quest]

You could always create a fictitious character whose name shared those initials....

Then create a meaningful story of intrigue in which this very weapon may have been involved. Full details, classified.

I am not saying he was carrying the gun during the assassination attempt on Castro....but...well, I have probably said too much.

To backstop the story, you can create a BS Wikipedia page that matches your farcical tale. Add stock photos to add credence.

I feel this is a worthwhile endeavor.

Or, you could just shoot the damn thing and enjoy owning a piece of carbon steel sculpture.

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[CajunBass]

I must be weird, but I kinda like the monogram. It's not mine, but it still looks good.

For the price you paid, I'd have been all over it.

 

[Early Bird Dave]

Appreciate all the feedback! My value question was on a low use shooter. I realize markets vary. And most of us hope our Shooters still have value! Thanks for your help. PS, my favorite is still my model 57, ex-police weapon. One day I will find a model 27 to compare it to.

 

[DuckBeav]

I have working guns, I do not collect. With that said, I'd have walked out the door at that price with it also! Then I would shoot the dickens out of it and enjoy.