Model 50 CST value.

[akfishguide]

I have a model 50 CST that is new and unfired in the original box. Included is a letter of authenticity from the S&W historian Roy Jinks. I was trying to make a comparative analysis to determine its value but there doesn’t appear to be any for sale currently. Does anyone in the forum have an idea on the current value?

 

[Art Doc]

Never heard of that model.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Art Doc
Here is my model marked Chiefs Special Target. They are rare.

 

[murphydog]

These are pretty well documented in the SCSW. As the OP describes it, probably a value of $1200 or so.

 

[RGNewell]

I have a model 50 CST that is new and unfired in the original box. Included is a letter of authenticity from the S&W historian Roy Jinks. I was trying to make a comparative analysis to determine its value but there doesn’t appear to be any for sale currently. Does anyone in the forum have an idea on the current value?

I bought one NIB in November for $1135 on GB, but I was willing to go to $1500.

 

[Art Doc]

I didn't know what abbreviation CST meant. I have have seen Chiefs Target Models.

 

[RGNewell]

I didn't know what abbreviation CST meant. I have have seen Chiefs Target Models.

Chiefs Special Target

 

[akfishguide]

Found a listing on GI. $3495.00

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I've documented sales of a half dozen since July 2020. They ranged from the price RGNewell paid to $1,775.

Most Chiefs Specials I've watched this year have brought higher prices than the last few years, but it seems the highs peaked before the holiday season began and have dropped a wee bit now.

 

[GerSan69]

Found a listing on GI. $3495.00

I assume you mean Guns International. Lots of.... "ambitious" or "aggressive" sellers on there. I think it's with good reason that most folks refer to GB stats instead.

 

[crsides]

I sold one for $1250 a few yrs ago. It was an early non model marked version from 1957 I think. It was in the second production group. First production group brings big premium.

 

[colt_saa]

A pristine Model 50 would easily be a $1200 revolver

It could bring more on the big auction site. All it takes is two folks that "got to have it"

 

[SF VET]

just beginning to learn about S&W's, and the picture above shows a really handsome pistol. As a competitive long time shooter of 9 and .45 semi-autos, most tuned and often with aftermarket sights, I wonder just how useful sights are on such a short barrel pistol. And maybe just the angle of the picture, but I can't imagine now the front and rear sights line up with the barrel bore. But it really is a beautiful pistol.

All the best,,, and stay safe. SF VET

 

[raljr1]

So I really should have picked up the stainless one I saw a few months back for $700.

 

[jcelect]

mod 50CST

Not too long ago I watched one sell, by a SWCA member/gun dealer sell one on GB for $2000+ a little! As mentioned above, by two bit cowboy(Mr. Chief's Special) they have softened a little of late. I walked away from one just before Christmas for $1500! I just bought a 36-1 CST(3" HB) on GB for $1775, a much rarer gun(1 of 213 made)! Today, ? between $1000-$2000! Pick a number!
jcelect

 

[Hondo44]

SF VET,

The shorter the barrel, the higher the front sight needed as we all know, and the 2" is an extreme case.

My 2" shoots as well as my 3" out to 50 yards. It's just a matter of mastering such a small gun and a short sight radius which adds additional challenge.

The front sight base on the Mod 36-1 Target, (213 made in 1975) helps mitigate the shark fin look of the 2" model front sight. Paid $600 3 years ago for this one including the # matching stocks which I keep in the book in favor of these modified target stocks. Frankly i was shocked I got away with it on GunsAmerica for that price.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

So I really should have picked up the stainless one I saw a few months back for $700.

Oh, I would have.

That's the "friend price" I paid in summer 2019 for my Model 60-1, 1 of 660 made for Ashland Shooter Supply. That group shipped in 1985, and most had an ALU serial number prefix.

 

[colt_saa]

So I really should have picked up the stainless one I saw a few months back for $700.

The Model 60 Chiefs Special Target revolvers are great guns. One of mine is an ALU serial prefix while the other is an AIV prefix

I got mine back in the 80s and had the red ramp added. It was carried as my ankle gun until the J-Magnum came out in 1996

 

[PALADIN85020]

maybe just the angle of the picture, but I can't imagine now the front and rear sights line up with the barrel bore.
SF VET

Recoil and the upward thrust of a smaller, lighter gun dictates a higher front sight - in effect causing the shooter to hold lower on the target. As the gun is fired, the bore is abruptly elevated from recoil, causing the shot to impact higher than the initial line of the bore. Depending on the gun and the cartridge fired, the front sight will usually be made higher than the rear with respect to the bore to compensate.

John

 

[RubEric]

For reference: My CST and Model 60 w/Mini Cokes