Model 36 LNIB Value

[MAUSER888]

Looking to get a value on my Model 36 no dash Chiefs Special that was made in 1977. Box is marked G-1184Has the original box and paperwork. This looks like it was test fired then put back in the box. Just a super faint line on the cylinder and zero bluing wear.

Anyone have an idea of today's value?

 

[EarlB]

Real world price? You aren't going to like it. I sold it's exact twin a couple of weeks ago. I probably started at $600 and also listed it on the forum here - no buyers even after I dropped down to $550. I finally sold it locally for $500 and was happy to get that.

Earl

 

[MAUSER888]

Wow that is a lot lower then I figured. Guess I'll hang on to it then.

Thanks for the reply Earl.

 

[TTSH]

Real world price? You aren't going to like it. I sold it's exact twin a couple of weeks ago. I probably started at $600 and also listed it on the forum here - no buyers even after I dropped down to $550. I finally sold it locally for $500 and was happy to get that.

Last year, I made a terrific score on an "as-new" (but no box) vintage Model 36... so good that no one believes me about it.

But more to the point of the thread, I spoke with a local dealer who just recently sold two of them: $500.00 each plus sales tax.

 

[MJFlores]

Last year, late summer I finally added a 36 no dash to my collection. I found a pristine one, barely a turn line. Like new condition, no box or paper work. If memory serves it was $450 out the door. They are beautiful little revolvers and WAY more accurate than one would ever imagine. I say keep it...or give someone the thrill of purchasing their first "Real" S&W , and for starting their addiction to the finer things in firearms.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I'm guessing your serial number is in the J5XXXXX range, ya?

Nice as they are, and even though the barrel is still pinned, that doesn't seem to be a highly sought after era for Chiefs.

I've watched several in relatively equivalent condition to yours go for a bit above $500 this year on Gun Broker. I've also noted a few sellers who think they have $700 guns sit on them because nobody's willing to open bidding at that level.

 

[MAUSER888]

I'm guessing your serial number is in the J5XXXXX range, ya?

Nice as they are, and even though the barrel is still pinned, that doesn't seem to be a highly sought after era for Chiefs.

I've watched several in relatively equivalent condition to yours go for a bit above $500 this year on Gun Broker. I've also noted a few sellers who think they have $700 guns sit on them because nobody's willing to open bidding at that level.

It's J6303XX if that helps.

 

[ken158]

Agree on the $500 value and that G number is nothing but maybe an inventory number at a distributor.

 

[raljr1]

Shame of it is, they made so many of them, and half of them spent their lives in nightstands.....hence a $500 revolver...

Robert

 

[two-bit cowboy]

It's J6303XX if that helps.

Ah, that puts it as being shipped in the last quarter of '77. Doesn't change the value, unfortunately.