Model 1955 five screw

[mesaman]

$1400-$1800 for 97-98.5%
$2000-2500 for 98%+ with box and goodies

I would say these prices are closer to the prices being asked at gun shows. S&Ws seem doomed to be priced below Colts without reasonable explanation.

 

[Mark6005]

Not going to find one in that condition every day or see another
soon. If it's a model you want go for it. Next one one you see will be more $

 

[S&W SS Revolvers]

If not spending money is important, you're prolly in the wrong hobby.

Anyone know what the quickest way to get a million dollars on the S & W Forum is?

OK...start with 2 million!!! You guys find the neatest stuff!!!

Patient member that desires a gorgeous or restorable to gorgeous 27 nickle with 3 1/2" bbl.

 

[Wrightturn]

5 screw

The price is very fair for what it is. I have owned two of these at different times. Highly collectible and super shooters. These have a different main spring.

 

[vmumford]

I would say these prices are closer to the prices being asked at gun shows. S&Ws seem doomed to be priced below Colts without reasonable explanation.

I am pleased they are priced below Snakes as in my book, they are just as nice and more affordable. I can collect all I come across......LOL

 

[DGT]

I have both four-screw and five-screw variations of the pre-25. They are fantastic revolvers.

 

[kihnspiracy]

Buy it. That is a fair price.

 

[Muley Gil]

The price is very fair for what it is. I have owned two of these at different times. Highly collectible and super shooters. These have a different main spring.

Not always. S&W was trying different mainsprings and no captive rebound springs. They used U shaped and W shaped mainsprings that also powered the rebound slide. These springs didn't always work, so many of them have had the mainsprings replaced with the standard one.

 

[H P Bushrod]

Condition, condition, condition--its worth more because you can't expect to replicate something that old that's that nice.

Snatch the old Smith's up when you can!

 

[jackvs1]

So what's the verdict? Did backer buy or not buy?

 

[backer]

It's resting peacefully in the safe after being well exercised. In addition to being a beautiful revolver its really a lot of fun to shoot.
Thanks to all for the great input.
B. Acker