Nickel 39-2 price check

[waffles]

Hey guys, what would you pay for a nickel 39-2 in 85% with three mags?

 

[03Fatboy]

South of $400

 

[waffles]

Ok thanks, was priced at $400

 

[03Fatboy]

That ain't bad if it runs and shoots well

 

[t-bird]

Life is short buy the 39-2..

 

[WisconsinKen]

In my neck of the woods, if it operates well, the "shooter" nickel 39-2s like you are describing are getting ~$500.

 

[loeman]

I really like the Model 39s. If that nickel 39-2 you are looking at is at least 85% then $400 would be a good deal around here. I think the Model 39 is the best looking S&W semi ever made. Personally I prefer blue to nickel. I also love the position and "feel" of the grip to any other semi I own.

 

[vigil617]

Interesting thread, to me, as it seems lately I've developed a desire to own a nice nickel-plated semi, just because they are so pretty. I would shoot it, of course, so I wouldn't need one that was a collector-grade example.

At the same time, I don't see the need to own one that has a lot of damage to the finish. I'm buying nickel because it looks good, and try as I might, I can't appreciate scratches and dings and wear as evidence of "character" in the pistol. So, just IMHO, I wouldn't be interested in an 85 percent gun, even at $400.

Instead, I would elect to spend a bit more and pick up one of the better-quality examples I've seen on some of the online sites for $600 or so. I definitely would choose a Model 39, as it is to me the most attractive model, despite the fact that I presently don't own any 9mm pistols. If I could find a nickel .45 at a good price, now then we'd be talking!

Good luck to you!

 

[Smithy]

I agree with vigil617. Here is my example:

 

[Stingray 7]

Buy it, shoot it and you won't regret it.

 

[waffenmac]

I have been following many of these on GB and 400 is an awesome price especially with 2 xtra mags those are worth almost 80 bucks