Model 41 D&T'd

[Willyboy]

I saw a really nice Model 41 at the gunshow today: 7"+barrell,1969, with original box,manuals, muzzle brakes with weights and 2 mags. Sticker price was about $1025. I would have bought it but the barrell was Drilled&Tapped for a scope. I am buying it to shoot occasionally, but does the D&T ruin any collector value big time? If I just want a nice shooter I think I am looking around $750 for the pistol only.

Maybe the D&T just cancels out the box and accessories as far as value goes. But I sure do like original boxes for anything I buy.Thanks for any input.

 

[S&WIowegan]

Interesting question. The gun is obviously far from virginity which is the biggest factor in collectable value. If the D&T is a near perfect job, I would say the value isn't diminished greatly.

Just my HO.

 

[SweetMK]

Are you buying to;

1)collect

2)shoot

?

They are two different animals. Collector guns need no extra holes.

Shooter guns are worth more with D&T, as you age, you will be looking for a scope!!

Mine came with extra holes, it offset the fact there was no box.

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

Suggest that the D&T affected the bbl by $125 - $150 range. Replacement bbl from that period $350 - $375 range. D&Td $200 - $225 range As described $750 - $850 range.

 

[Willyboy]

Mod 41 D&T'd

Thanks for the input. I had decided $850 would be my top offer and it looks like that would be in the ballpark. Willyboy

 

[bigi]

Make sure the barrel has a lazy & otherwise not from that period. Right Tom?

 

[TOM BECKWITH]

Right, but less critical since D&T - if replacement sought it should be a lazy "&".

 

[bigi]

My point exactly, the OP should inspect if he has a matching barrel in that unit. May affect price if not matching.

 

[dlancello]

Are you sure the barrel is drilled and tapped? that vintage may have an extendable front sight. Try to loosen the set screas and slide the front sight foward.