Opportunity for a 30-1
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100% original finish with grips serial number stamped that matches gun number would be $600, more with box, paperwork and tools.
100% original finish with grips serial number stamped that matches gun number would be $600, more with box, paperwork and tools.
I'm seeing a barely visible turn line and little or no high-edge/muzzle wear.
Assuming the other side looks just as good, that would be a very high condition example.
If you paid under $600 you did just fine.
If you paid $500-ish you did very well!\
JMO.
Assuming the other side looks just as good, that would be a very high condition example.
If you paid under $600 you did just fine.
If you paid $500-ish you did very well!\
JMO.
30-1 began in 1961, and latch/thumbpiece was changed to newer style in 1966, so some time in that range I believe.
VERY nice!
Todd
VERY nice!
Todd
Gunhohulk
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I picked up a very nice early 3" with the flat latch for between 5 and 6 hundred. It was packaged with a 34-1 so hard to say what the exact price was.
austintexas
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I think that was a good price. I recently bought a nickel 4" in Mint shape and paid $700 for it, I didn't have one, next one would have to be cheaper.
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I agree with Hondo44 that this is a $600 pistol. But then add $100 for the original box an additional $50 for the outstanding condition. The 30-1 J frame was introduced in 1961 and the box is a pre-Bangor Punta who bought S&W in 1965. If you would post the serial number, someone could narrow that time down.
Beautiful revolver! I wish I'd seen it first!
I do like those little 32 S&WL revolvers. You got yourself a nice one. Enjoy.
SCSW 4th edition says 712954-826977 shipped between 1961 and 1970; sorry not a tighter estimate than my earlier '61-'66. Hopefully someone with a SN close-ish to yours has more info to pass along.
Todd
I was going to say 5ish. But 6ish would be OK. I paid 5 even for a very nice 31-1 a few years ago with all the trimmings. That was a few years ago and for some reason everybody wants a 32 these days. I seriously doubt S&W will ever make another 32 which is OK with me. Easy to load. Starline makes the brass occasionally.
Congratulation on a very nice revolver.
Congratulation on a very nice revolver.
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I think these days $500 for a nice condition snub m30-1 with box is more than fair. You did good. Hope you enjoy shooting it. The 32s are a ton of fun to shoot. Hope you reload so you can shoot more.
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A couple of mine.
enjoy,
bdGreen
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Model 30-1 2" blue #753367 ** April 1965 **
Model 30-1 3" blue H25357 **November 1970**
enjoy,
bdGreen
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Model 30-1 2" blue #753367 ** April 1965 **
Model 30-1 3" blue H25357 **November 1970**
A couple of mine.
enjoy,
bdGreen
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Model 30-1 2" blue #753367 ** April 1965 **
Model 30-1 3" blue H25357 **November 1970**
very nice!
Green Frog
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The previous posters have pretty well summed things up and I would agree with the consensus that in today's market, getting a 30-1 in that condition, along with its tools and box for $500 was a very good deal.
My attitude is that this is a very nice J frame to have for fun at the range, for basic home protection, and as a collectible. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Forge
My attitude is that this is a very nice J frame to have for fun at the range, for basic home protection, and as a collectible. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Forge
Last year I bought a police trade-in pre-30. 2" barrel, round butt from the largest gun stores in Columbus. The revolver would not revolve, and the finish was all but gone, (no pitting just no blue left.). The gun store just wanted it gone. I paid 100 bucks, plus another 50 for my gunsmith to fix the revolving problem. It was an easy fix. The little .32 shoots like a champ. I've a few high buck Smith's, but I like this little J Frame most of all.
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My wife had a 30-1 2" and absolutely loved it! 
It didn't hurt her arthritic hands and shot extremely well.
Here it is along with 3 & 4" Models 31 and a 16-4.
It didn't hurt her arthritic hands and shot extremely well.
Here it is along with 3 & 4" Models 31 and a 16-4.
