I happened across a 6" Mod 48 today, serial number K3860xx. It is a four screw with original diamond pattern magnas. Unknown, but I assume they are numbered to the gun. I know a some pics would help, but couldn't get any at the time. Overall condition I would rate at 85-90%. I was tempted but decided to wait for some expert assessments. If it had been a 4" I would have snapped it up. Anyway, anyone want to guesstimate a ballpark value? I think, according to SCSW, this may be near the end of the no dash numbers since the 48-1 came out later in the same year. Unfortunately, and typically, no box was included. If consensus warrants it, I may go back on Saturday to see if its still there.
Model 48 no dash value?
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Model 48 no dash value ?
I can not comment , but I am interested to hear what others think.
I have the same gun, with a serialized 22LR cylinder.
Mine is 95% plus ,I would say, and like the one posted about I have no box.
I will be interested to hear what others think, I am curious what a cylinder like that adds.
By the way , I paid $750.00 for mine several years ago.
My serial number K417992
I checked in Blue Book, they say $500.00 for 100% with 10%-15% extra for earlier pinned and recessed models
I sold a LNIB Model 48-4 for over $800.00 on Gunbroker this weekend ! I guess I will buy all I can get at Blue Book prices !!!
I can not comment , but I am interested to hear what others think.
I have the same gun, with a serialized 22LR cylinder.
Mine is 95% plus ,I would say, and like the one posted about I have no box.
I will be interested to hear what others think, I am curious what a cylinder like that adds.
By the way , I paid $750.00 for mine several years ago.
My serial number K417992
I checked in Blue Book, they say $500.00 for 100% with 10%-15% extra for earlier pinned and recessed models
I sold a LNIB Model 48-4 for over $800.00 on Gunbroker this weekend ! I guess I will buy all I can get at Blue Book prices !!!
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Sebago Son
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Model 48 No Dash Guns...
Both of these guns are from the Magical K300,000-K400,000 range.
Were I to sell them, I wouldn't take a nickle less than $1100 for the boxed gun or $950 for the Target Stocked gun.
... and NO this is not a pre-sale 'feeler'....
Both of these guns are from the Magical K300,000-K400,000 range.
Were I to sell them, I wouldn't take a nickle less than $1100 for the boxed gun or $950 for the Target Stocked gun.
... and NO this is not a pre-sale 'feeler'....
gjamison
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I have a model 48 with box and everything, Sebago Son is right on. $1100 or maybe a little higher for 100% gun's......
DHENRY
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I always chuckle when I see 'Blue Book' values...If I were a dealer looking to buy/steal handguns, that publication would be my best friend >) !
I'm with Drew, value-wise.
Don
>) !I'm with Drew, value-wise.
Don
22LR Cylinder ?
Has anyone seen what extra a LR cylinder is worth ?
It is serialized to gun ?
I bought the gun mostly because it came with , not because I needed two cylinders.
It actually was in gun when I got it, both cylinders had serial number, but if I can remember right the gun does not have barrel serial number and such like older guns had ?
Has anyone seen what extra a LR cylinder is worth ?
It is serialized to gun ?
I bought the gun mostly because it came with , not because I needed two cylinders.
It actually was in gun when I got it, both cylinders had serial number, but if I can remember right the gun does not have barrel serial number and such like older guns had ?
Sebago Son
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These auxiliary .22 LR cylinders are not always serial numbered to the gun. In mint condition they add about $200 to the package, and decline from there.... I would say one in average condition adds about $150.
S&WIowegan
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Model 48s
I bt. a 48 no dash at the Kull auction last yr. for $932. all in. It has the 8 3/8" bbl., smooth Rosewood Target stocks and a Patridge front with a King-style red insert. It's so nice I can't shoot it. I don't think I got a box.
I bt. a 48 no dash at the Kull auction last yr. for $932. all in. It has the 8 3/8" bbl., smooth Rosewood Target stocks and a Patridge front with a King-style red insert. It's so nice I can't shoot it. I don't think I got a box.
Hello Patton Time
Having the factory fitted auxillary .22 LR cylinder to go with a model 48 is Certainly the Cherry on the cake, and Rarely seen on the early No dash Four screw examples.
The factory does not fit them any more and Has not in a Long time now so finding one of the early four screw no dash models with both cylinder's certainly adds collectible value to the Package. I was very lucky to locate a First Year No dash 48 that shipped In December 1959 shown with it's Optional set of large style diamond stocks which I got from it's original owner. It is a Four screw variation that left S&W with it's .22 W.M.R. cylinder only. The Auxillary .22 cylinders that S&W Offered and fitted to these guns did not become available until after sometime in 1961 time span, as that was when S&W service started offering or fitting the model 48's with these .22-L.R. Cylinder's so mine was evidently sent back for it's cylinder fitting. Later on the Optional .22 L.R. cylinders for these model 48's were offered in their sales fliers and more commonly seen on the later Dash series guns. This one has a Right hand extractor thread on the .22 W.M.R. cylinder, which would be period correct for it's 1959 time span of production yet has the Later produced Left hand Thread extractor on it's .22 LR cylinder that we saw come along after roughly 1960 time span when the company started to offer these auxillary cylinders. Neither cylinder is marked nor stamped with the guns serial number and both caliber's shoot very tight groups out of this gun. Due to this being a First year model 48 and having the Optional factory fitted .22 L.R. cylinder along with it, I would not ever consider selling it as the real early model 48 dual cylinder models are far to hard to find or replace.Mine is shown here with it's .22 LR cylinder in place and the .22 Magnum cylinder lying next to it. If you look closely you can see that the .22 LR cylinder which is in the gun has a small Groove cut right behind the tail end of the extractor Knurling which indicates it has the newer style Left hand threads on it's extractor rod, differing from the earlier .22 W.M.R. extractor rod with no groove cut into it. 
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