Model 27 & Model 28 Values

[boykinlp]

Checking out the values for the Model 27 and 28.

Model 27 - ANIB $1600 Exc 1200 VG 800 Good 600 Fair 350

Model 28 - ANIB $1500 Exc 1100 VG 700 Good 550 Fair 350

I am very surprised that the values for the Model 28 are as close as they are to the 27 values. Truthfully, I would have thought that the Model 27 values might be about $100 low for each condition. Since I have a very nice 28, I liked those numbers. What do you folks think?

BTW, is the Blue Book for guns even a thing anymore or did the internet kill it?
Larry

 

[pharmer]

Sounds about right. I sold a very nice 4" 28-2 to a very nice fellow last Saturday. We were both happy at $600, just the gun with refinished/cracked stock.

The "Blue Book is kaput as is the author SP Fjestad. Joe

 

[Bloodhound]

Keeping in mind that the 27 has several more barrel lengths than the 28. In watching some auctions, the short barreled 27, the 5 inch 27 and the 8inch have shown higher values and when you add in the factory nickle finish on the 27 also brings the $$.

But that said, your point is well noted that the values of the 28 have taken a huge jump and is closer to the 27 than in years past.

Just my observations of auction activity.

 

[SLT223]

Remember in the mid 2000’s when HP’s completed auctions at $500 with diamond targets? The worst I ever did was failing to compete in an auction for a clean 4” HP wearing pristine cokes. Hammered at $498. Oopsy!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Sounds about right. I sold a very nice 4" 28-2 to a very nice fellow last Saturday. We were both happy at $600, just the gun with refinished/cracked stock.

The "Blue Book is kaput as is the author SP Fjestad. Joe

Blue Book is only good for a door stop or fire starter.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Checking out the values for the Model 27 and 28.

Model 27 - ANIB $1600 Exc 1200 VG 800 Good 600 Fair 350

Model 28 - ANIB $1500 Exc 1100 VG 700 Good 550 Fair 350

I am very surprised that the values for the Model 28 are as close as they are to the 27 values. Truthfully, I would have thought that the Model 27 values might be about $100 low for each condition. Since I have a very nice 28, I liked those numbers. What do you folks think?

BTW, is the Blue Book for guns even a thing anymore or did the internet kill it?
Larry

Glad I have all the 27's & 28's from yesteryear......At those prices I'd have to pass.

 

[RKmesa]

I'd probably pick up any N-Frame P&R 357 for 300+350. At those prices, the parts are worth a whole lot more. I sure wish I could find just the frame at that price, as I have some "fair" parts I would love to put on it...

 

[boykinlp]

Keeping in mind that the 27 has several more barrel lengths than the 28. In watching some auctions, the short barreled 27, the 5 inch 27 and the 8inch have shown higher values and when you add in the factory nickle finish on the 27 also brings the $$.

But that said, your point is well noted that the values of the 28 have taken a huge jump and is closer to the 27 than in years past.

Just my observations of auction activity.

That’s what I was thinking. Especially when you consider all the different variations of the Model 27 available considering barrel lengths and finishes. I be interested in seeing what others think too.
Larry

 

[thadheth]

The Blue Book has been crushed by internet selling and the availability of current and actual sale prices at Gunbroker, et al.
However, in fairness, it is still a reasonably good reference manual for information other than pricing on an enormous number of firearms.

 

[stansdds]

The Blue Book of Gun Values is a nice reference source, but as one dealer told me when I quoted the printed value vs what he had on a revolver that I was interested in, "shake that book real hard and see how many guns fall out of it with those prices on them". As to model 28's, yes, their prices have risen, but so have the prices of everything else. I think the idea of a Model 27 being equal to and not more than $100 more than an equal condition Model 28 is a bit of a stretch. Model 27's, in any condition, are always worth more than a Model 28 with the same barrel length and condition and generally it's going to be more than a $100 difference.

 

[pharmer]

...... Model 27's, in any condition, are always worth more than a Model 28 with the same barrel length and condition and generally it's going to be more than a $100 difference.

My experience too. I sold a 6" 27-2 at the same show in September for $1,000 in about 5 minutes, gun only with replacement stocks. I'm not sure I's have gotten the same $600 for a 6" 28-2. Joe

 

[Model29-26.5]

Keep an eye on Gunbroker. That’ll tell you what folks are willing to pay.
I’ve regularly seen ANIB 27s go for $1200-1300
A nice 28 for $1000

 

[Oldtimer1]

I do'nt understand when I am buying and my wallet is full I am told "Well ya know the market is up now for that particular model and they are much in demand." When I am selling or trading, "Well ya know the market is down now for that particular model and no one is inerested in them".
Price just depends how bad you want it and what is in your pocket at the time.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

The Blue Book of Gun Values is a nice reference source, but as one dealer told me when I quoted the printed value vs what he had on a revolver that I was interested in, "shake that book real hard and see how many guns fall out of it with those prices on them". As to model 28's, yes, their prices have risen, but so have the prices of everything else. I think the idea of a Model 27 being equal to and not more than $100 more than an equal condition Model 28 is a bit of a stretch. Model 27's, in any condition, are always worth more than a Model 28 with the same barrel length and condition and generally it's going to be more than a $100 difference.

The blue book is obsolete the day it is printed........Check Gunbroker closed auctions to see REAL world prices.