My morning at the local gunshow

[RussellD]

Just a walk through at a small local gunshow. I am very interested in getting your feedback on how local prices in Jackson MS compare to where you live. I have been blessed to live in many states over the past ten years. Each location is unique.

A few random observations-Dealers will tell you there is small margin in new guns and they are making more on used guns. For a small show there was a fair number of used Smiths available. However most had a decent used specimen priced at a new in the box collector price..Model 17's were minimum of
$700. A like new Model 17-3 was listed at 1300. The only one that peeked my interest was a 17-1 with correct grips listed at 750. Nice but not pristine. maybe 85-90%.. Police trade in model 10's were 255-265. They were the deal of the day...Most were in excellent shape with minor holster wear.

Used model 15's with the box were 450-499. used Model 36 ranged from 389-499. Model 19-3 goodyear grips 600...29-2 1100..heavy barrel model 10's listed at 400. model 10-5 snub nose 500

and then there were the same over priced models by the same guys who have had them for the past 18 months..

Please give me a reality check based of your location. Seems like prices are indexing off the local gas prices. Is this pre-election jitters or am I getting old

and the worst part was I went looking for nice Model 49. Ready to pay in cash. There was not a single model 49 to be had. That hurt

 

[Flint Ridge]

I've seen the same trend unfortunately. Not sure what's truly up, but I'll step aside and let that train pass on by. We'll see if another one ever comes back by. Had better luck on GB, than wasting a day and $50 for gas and admission.

 

[410bore]

everything sounds high except for the 17-1....sounds like a decent buy depending on condition

 

[ramprat]

Here in rural central Wisconsin you would be hard pressed to find any used S&W revolvers, LE trade in or not, for less than $300.00. At a LGS last month I purchased a used Model 15-7, in a good 95% , no box for $470.00. The guy's original asking price was $485.00 but I was able to get him down $15.00 but no lower. The same guy had another Model 15, a 15-4, with the box for $595.00. Ever since WI. passed concealed carry, the prices of hand guns, new or used, has skyrocketed. Regards, Gary

 

[PH-2]

Russel,

I'm guessing your prices are on par with the Nashville area, 'ceptin' I don't recollect the last time I saw a 17 for sale!

Mike

 

[Willyboy]

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Those prices might be a little high compared to the Chicago area shows, but not by much. But the model 17's seem out of line for sure. Willyboy

 

[mbliss57]

I agree with 410 bore. I am not up at all on 17's But the other's are higher than I see around Ohio. In general.

 

[JCS&W]

I went to a small gunshow today. It was more like a flea market than gun show, but that is another story. The prices on the FEW S&W's were very high. A M36, flat latch, wrong grips, 85% at best, $475. One, repeat, ONE M28-2, goodyears, maybe 80%, $500. But, I bet there were less than 30 S&W revolvers at the show. Must be a supply and demand issue, or am I not in the loop. Wish I could get $500 for my M15-4, 4" nickel!

 

[chud333]

Russel,

I'm guessing your prices are on par with the Nashville area, 'ceptin' I don't recollect the last time I saw a 17 for sale!

Mike

Same here. The 17's don't get to the glass case before someone grabs them up. Can't remember last time i saw
one at a LGS either. Passed on going to a big gun show in
Indy today, just too darn nice outside to be stuck in the
crowd i guess.


chuck

 

[silentflyer]

Went to a LGS today, Roanoke, Va., found a like new Dan Wesson 15-2 Monson 8" 357 with box,tools, papers,manuals for 615$. I'm happy!
About the same spread of prices on 17's,66's and 29's,Pythons,Troupers etc. as everywhere else in the country

 

[10-shooter]

was at the gun show last week and those prices seem in line for what we were seeing. However, I was really surprised by the number of model 17's at the show... we counted atleast 6 being walked around. There were three pre 1950 model 17's there... just wish they would have been in better shape.

 

[RussellD]

so should I go back and buy the 17-1 or the model 36 with box for 350?

 

[ladder13]

so should I go back and buy the 17-1 or the model 36 with box for 350?

What do you want more?

 

[servmgr64]

I went to our local show today. 3 14-3 & -4 from 700 to 800. 3 17's all were 750. 1 19-3 nickel NIB 995. There were some various ones priced in the same range. I did not buy, but is was good to see some Smiths out.

 

[jimmyj]

Prices in Tennessee are VERY HIGH also, except that the seller also expects to be taken to dinner and meet your sister or daughter.

 

[bronco45]

Prices about the same in this region of Idaho. Went to LGS today and saw one 28-2 no box, wrong grips, but squeeky clean cosmetically a 4" and the owner wanted $650.00 no deals.

Saw a shooter grade 15-3 4" with a damaged rear sight and scuffed wooden grips. Owner asked $375.00 I countered with 340.00 and he refused to move from the original price.

Did buy a NIB never fired Model 67, no dash w/ all the accroutements for $550.00 owner started out at $675.00. Serial# on gun is 5K793XX. Figured I would never find another NIB 67 no dash. Doesn't even have a turn line on the cylinder. Old magna grips are perfect and gun truly is NIB. The card in the box says it was made in 1974 and it has stainless sights on both ends of the gun. My check book will just have to take the lumps.

 

[Mike Q.]

Greetings-

Most of the prices sound a little high for my area (Phoenix). In particular, the price of the 17-3 seems very high, IMHO. I recently purchased a high-condition 17-2,with box, from a prominent dealer for 900 (the dealer isn't local, however). On the other hand, I would be very interested in the 17-1 at 750. An attractive price for a variant that was made for only two years (1959-1961).

Respectfully,
Mike Q.

 

[silvercoin]

Went to a rather large show and saw a few mismatched and well used models. I look for higher quality collector guns. I saw a Model 40 ANIB, dated to 1973 for $789.00. I also was impressed by an early 66 with the stainless rear sight. It was in the box, but appeared to have been fired. The dealer was asking $599.00, offering to ship it to my dealer for $600.00. Not sure if the early model is worth the price.

 

[rags]

Prices about the same in this region of Idaho. Went to LGS today and saw one 28-2 no box, wrong grips, but squeeky clean cosmetically a 4" and the owner wanted $650.00 no deals.

Saw a shooter grade 15-3 4" with a damaged rear sight and scuffed wooden grips. Owner asked $375.00 I countered with 340.00 and he refused to move from the original price.

Did buy a NIB never fired Model 67, no dash w/ all the accroutements for $550.00 owner started out at $675.00. Serial# on gun is 5K793XX. Figured I would never find another NIB 67 no dash. Doesn't even have a turn line on the cylinder. Old magna grips are perfect and gun truly is NIB. The card in the box says it was made in 1974 and it has stainless sights on both ends of the gun. My check book will just have to take the lumps.

Uuuuuuhhhh, I'd have done that between heartbeats!!!!

 

[LOBO]

I have all but quit going to shows in Jackson. When I go to a gunshow I hit the ones in Laurel and Hattiesburg. Lately though, GB has had the best prices on what I have been looking for.