smith41mag
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Why is it that model 29s seem to be showing up all over the auction sites?
Model 29s coming out of the woodwork, what's up?
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smith41mag
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Why is it that model 29s seem to be showing up all over the auction sites?
panamajack310
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people need money!!!
myakkaman
Member
Yup, a lot of people got caught short in this market, and have to sell some stuff. I got busted up good, but I'm keeping my 29-no dash. Ill stock tomato soup cans on shelves before I sell that one
animalmother
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In bad economic times, many gun owners will sell off some of their guns. I would never sell any of mine, but then again, I'm not in the same boat as those that are making the decision to sell their guns.
It is a sad thing folks have to sell off their guns. Being gun folks you know how they must feel. At least some anyway, it must be tough. Then there are those who look at them as nothing but a material thing. I have gotten rid of guns over the years and have pretty much refined myself to buying just that "certain" gun now. I seem to have fewer but nicer ones than before. It would be really tough for me to have to unload them for one reason or another. Especially if the gungrabbers ever get into power strong enough to come after them. I need to get a Hi-Point and hide the rest, if it should ever get that bad. Here is my gun. I will miss that Hi-Point. lol. But if came down to losing my house and the family not eating, well that is another deal.
Snapping Twig
Member
Probably similar to the first go around where people bought a .44 and then found out it kicked a mite - first one to off in bad times.
It's my favorite but to each their own.
It's my favorite but to each their own.
riptrack44
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I live in a town of over 200,000 people. There are basically two gunshops and a couple of pawn shops. I stopped in the largest and nicest gun store in town. There were exactly 3 used revolvers in the whole place. Two were ancient well used and abused Colts and one new style S&W. Tons of new pistols and revolvers. I've never seen a decent collection of used revolvers in this store or in my town. I guess hard scrabble hasn't hit my town yet...
Blueduck
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Riptrack, I know at least one friend that owns a pawn/gunshop that is buying a lot of nice used guns at great prices, BUT not one is on display either.
All staying in the safe till better market developes. When you have cash and bills paid, you can buy low and sell high.
Another factor is that high priced used guns on display hurt his negotiating killer deals with desperate folks. Better to let them sit in back till economy turns around.
At many pawn shops it's worthwhile to ask about guns even if you don't see them on display.
All staying in the safe till better market developes. When you have cash and bills paid, you can buy low and sell high.
Another factor is that high priced used guns on display hurt his negotiating killer deals with desperate folks. Better to let them sit in back till economy turns around.
At many pawn shops it's worthwhile to ask about guns even if you don't see them on display.
Wickahoney
US Veteran
A few years ago a lot of the first Reg Mags bought in the late 30s finally hit the market, having outlasted their orginal owners.
Right now we are seeing the first bunch of 44 Magnums including the 5 screws, 4 screws and pre 29s hit the market as the owners either die and the guns are sold through their estates or the owners have reached an age where they are no longer interested or hunt/shoot.
I think this is actually a bigger issue right now than the economey.
I'm 60. My first new S&Ws were Combat Magnums and guns of that vintage. My family have already requested that I at least start to think about what I want done with my 200+ guns and if there weren't guns that I wouldn't rather sell now and use the money for other things right now rather than leaving them to deal with "all that stuff" in the next 20 years.
They have even less insterest or understanding of screwdrivers and boxes and................
I have to admit I bought 2, 44 Magnums that were not available when I started buying S&Ws. Other than the odd or unusual S&W they are probably my last.
I have a buddy that is a gun smith. I would guess that right now he has at least 3 people a week stopping to sell him guns that have passed into the family with the death of grandpa. The WWII generation is passing and right now they are passing fast. Their guns are hitting the market now as fewer and fewer people shoot or have an interest in firearms. My friend has bought quite a few in the recent past. He actually tries to be fair but has had people insist on simply giving him guns to get rid them be cause "The wife doesn't want any guns in the house with our kids".
I'm always amazed when one shows up with Great Uncle Joes revolver from when he was a deputy in Oregon in the 1930s "can you take it off my hands"? People place different values on things and many people right now place little or no value of their family history, especially when it comes to guns.
Of course it doesn't help that few people are "GUN Guys" any more or that many live where many guns are proscribed.
My 2 cents worth.
You and I
Right now we are seeing the first bunch of 44 Magnums including the 5 screws, 4 screws and pre 29s hit the market as the owners either die and the guns are sold through their estates or the owners have reached an age where they are no longer interested or hunt/shoot.
I think this is actually a bigger issue right now than the economey.
I'm 60. My first new S&Ws were Combat Magnums and guns of that vintage. My family have already requested that I at least start to think about what I want done with my 200+ guns and if there weren't guns that I wouldn't rather sell now and use the money for other things right now rather than leaving them to deal with "all that stuff" in the next 20 years.
They have even less insterest or understanding of screwdrivers and boxes and................
I have to admit I bought 2, 44 Magnums that were not available when I started buying S&Ws. Other than the odd or unusual S&W they are probably my last.
I have a buddy that is a gun smith. I would guess that right now he has at least 3 people a week stopping to sell him guns that have passed into the family with the death of grandpa. The WWII generation is passing and right now they are passing fast. Their guns are hitting the market now as fewer and fewer people shoot or have an interest in firearms. My friend has bought quite a few in the recent past. He actually tries to be fair but has had people insist on simply giving him guns to get rid them be cause "The wife doesn't want any guns in the house with our kids".
I'm always amazed when one shows up with Great Uncle Joes revolver from when he was a deputy in Oregon in the 1930s "can you take it off my hands"? People place different values on things and many people right now place little or no value of their family history, especially when it comes to guns.
Of course it doesn't help that few people are "GUN Guys" any more or that many live where many guns are proscribed.
My 2 cents worth.
You and I
bhk
Member
I believe Wickahoney has stumbled on the most likely cause. We may see quite a few more older revolvers of all types on the shelves before too long.
In our small rural farming community, I almost never see a used S&W or Colt, either revolver or pistol, in a local pawn or gun shop. They are still passed down in the family or quickly sold in the family. I have to go out of town pawn shops and gun shops or buy online.
