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.38 Military Target Model of 1899. It appears to have the 6 1/2" barrel. Quite a nice revolver to own.
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erikpolcrack
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Isn't the revolver an 1899, not an 1896?
Yes. I mistyped it. Thanks for catching that.
Now corrected.
It is obvious to me that I knew it was a K frame, since I identified the caliber.
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I personally don't see enough of those changing hands to even estimate fair market value, but it may go for more than you might think. Being an 1899, and a target model, and in that condition, that gun would definitely bring good money if advertised in the right place.
I'd definitely advise her not to accept the first offer she gets.
Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 5th Edition says a Very Good condition gun is $800. The Target model is worth a 2X to 3X premium. To grade Very Good the gun needs 40% original finish. I think this one is better than that, but not up to what it takes be Excellent. I could see the gun bringing $2,000 or so at auction. I paid around $1,000 for this one a year or so ago with an incorrect front sight.
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I would say yes...They do auctions...
...Ben
Gunbroker would be one option. Or, once you establish an asking price, you might try posting it in the 'Guns for Sale' section in this forum's classified section. There's definitely an audience for something like that here.
I have purchased three 1899 Targets in the last 2 years and did not pay near $2000 for any of them. All in great condition with mirror bores and one is a 32 Winchester. They are out there, but do not come up for auction too often.
Here are my two blued 38s and one nickel 32 Winchester to compare to yours.
Here are my two blued 38s and one nickel 32 Winchester to compare to yours.
Is that a 6" or a 6 1/2" barrel, measuring from the front face of the cylinder to the muzzle end of the barrel?
Mike Priwer
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