Need help with a Model 2

[gr8smiles]

I have a Model 2 'Old Army' serial number 10449. Grips are original. What is this worth? and where would I get my best price for it. I am not an antique SW collector and it just sits in the safe. I inherited it when helping clean out an elderly relative's home after she passed last year. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Rick

 

[H Richard]

Depending on the mechanics of the revolver, you have a fairly desirable collectors piece. Not in the best of condition but for it's age, very nice. Quite a few of these have been showing up lately, but the value's are over a wide spectrum. I have seen them listed for sale from $450 up to $1000. Hang in there a more knowledgeable person will most likey come along and give you a more accurate pricing.

Once you determine a fair market price, you would be well served to post it for sale in the Forum For Sale section.

 

[hobby-gunsmith]

If it is in the Civil war era, it is probably worth about $1,000.00 dollars. There is one on GB, reserved price, $1500.00 and one on Collector Firearms for $1375.00. They are increasing in value and are collectable. Price is subjective and varies with the individual. I will be looking for one next month after I pay for the one and a half I have on layaway this month. If you want to sell it, please let me know and we can discuss the price with a few question regarding the gun.
Nick

 

[gunlovingirl]

The serial number falls well within the range for a civil war gun. Depending on having all matching numbers, good mechanics, and a good bore, I would say between $800-$1000.

 

[DCWilson]

Nice Old Army! I acquired a couple of these recently because the price was too good to let them go. They are a lot more beat up that your specimen, though. I'd say that is close to being a $1000 revolver if the action is sound and the hinge tight.

If you don't know Ron Curtis' S&W No. 2 web site, you should: Smith and Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver

In Ron's classification, your gun is an early Type 4. In fact, Ron would probably like to know about this gun because it has a lower serial number than the earliest Type 4 known to him at the time he put up his web site.

1862/63, interpreting from Ron's work. I can't get closer, though I bet Ron could. I hope he sees this thread.

 

[gr8smiles]

Thanks for the info and the help. I have email Ron my contact info and mentioned this thread to him. As for anyone interested in ultimately purchasing this, please pm me and we can discuss this further.
Thanks
Rick

 

[wedgeguns]

Rick

Thanks for the email. I am closing down the computer for at least a week. Next week I will do the Reno show then the following week will have moved from Brookings Or to Monterey Ca. I will get back to you at that time
again thanks
Ron

 

[pace40]

Hi Rick

Value will depend on condition. Obviously a patina or brown gun well used. Also obviously within the civil War serial number range which does add some to value. Appears to be some rusting affecting the serial number detail. Do the assembly numbers match? (frame, cylinder, barrel) Do the grips number to the gun? Are the address and patent numbers sharp and clear? Roll mark detail becomes important when estimating value on these. The more crisp and defined, the better.


The Relics Corner

 

[BigG-n-Tn]

I have a Model 2 'Old Army' serial number 10449. Grips are original. What is this worth? and where would I get my best price for it. I am not an antique SW collector and it just sits in the safe. I inherited it when helping clean out an elderly relative's home after she passed last year. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Rick

Interesting that it's a Civil War era gun considering where you live and the "Battle of Franklin". How long has it been in the area? Irrelevant question as to value but an interesting side note. Possibly.

 

[gr8smiles]

I got this revolver when I was helping my wife's aunt clean out a townhome in Green Hills (Nashville area) last winter. This lady was 80 and had never been married. Her family was from Carthage, Tn. Her father traveled extensively all through the Western states in the early 1900s. As far as I know, it was either from him or someone else in the family. I have not heard any Civil War stories from any of the family members. There was 'confederate money' that they found in an antique piece once that they often talked about, but that was it.

I would say that this probably is a Tn piece. Would SW be able to get a letter on something like this?

As far as a value, I am not certain how to go about selling it yet. I want to talk to the gentleman who has written the book and see what he has to say about it first. Then based on that, I could either do an auction at one of the auction sites or place it here in the classifieds. Since this board has been very helpful, that might be my 1st inclination.

Everything matches that I know of. I have some more photos that I can post later tonight.
Thanks
Rick

 

[gr8smiles]

I am planning on sending this off to have it listed on Gunbroker. If someone wants to make an offer before I do, please PM me this am. If this post is inappropriate here, I am sorry. Just thought I would keep the posts together.