Over 45% off…

[mrcvs]

My latest find.

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/auctions/catalog/id/129?page=1&view=list&catm=2&order=order_num&xclosed=0&featured=0&lotnum=65

As you can see, it sold in March for $2662. Today, at less than 55% of the previous sale price. To say I'm ecstatic is an understatement.

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/auctions/catalog/id/125?page=1&view=list&catm=2&order=order_num&xclosed=0&featured=0&key=9296

 

[s&wchad]

Wow, that's beautiful! Nice score!!

 

[iby]

Even better when you get a DEAL

 

[mrcvs]

Ex Pete DeRose collection. "Sold" last March to a non paying bidder. I wasn't even runner up bidder last time, either.

Yes, I like a deal! The seller's estate isn't exactly hurting for money, either.

 

[wheelgun610]

"Sold" last March to a non paying bidder. I wasn't even runner up bidder last time, either.

Sounds like there might've been a shill bidder back in March.

 

[mrcvs]

Sounds like there might've been a shill bidder back in March.

Maybe…you never know these days.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Sounds like there might've been a shill bidder back in March.

That or Beer bidding.

 

[mrcvs]

That or Beer bidding.

On a Saturday morning? Unless it's just a continuation of the Friday evening.

Unless you have a credit card on file, I suppose there's nothing to prevent one from bidding recklessly and then figuring out how to pay for it afterwards.

 

[SS336]

Beautiful, never seen a S&W like that. Congratulations, pretty cool addition.
Would like more pictures when you get it. Might be too much to ask for a range report……but?

 

[glowe]

Very Nice revolver, but I am thinking about this and believe it was not worth what some guy foolishly bid in March. It may be likely he decided to take the rath of the auction house rather than pay that much for the gun??? The factory did make 20,000 of these, plus I assume it did not sell to someone important?? Also, it is an I frame, not a pristine K or N frame, so maybe your bid is more what it was worth. It was right in the middle of Amoskeag's value estimate in March and August. I have owned and sold several Model 1896 revolvers, some pristine but never topped a thousand dollars for any of them. Important thing is you are happy with that price.

 

[mrcvs]

Very Nice revolver, but I am thinking about this and believe it was not worth what some guy foolishly bid in March. It may be likely he decided to take the rath of the auction house rather than pay that much for the gun??? The factory did make 20,000 of these, plus I assume it did not sell to someone important?? Also, it is an I frame, not a pristine K or N frame, so maybe your bid is more what it was worth. It was right in the middle of Amoskeag's value estimate in March and August. I have owned and sold several Model 1896 revolvers, some pristine but never topped a thousand dollars for any of them. Important thing is you are happy with that price.

I thought it to be worth a bit over a grand because of the 6" barrel and blued, otherwise far less. The 6" barrel length and blued at least makes it uncommon, I believe.

What would you value this revolver at if blued, 6", and the rare Target Model variation?

 

[glowe]

I have only seen two target 1st Models and neither were for sale, but certainly is something that is seldom seen. I was once told by a long-time gun collector that using the term rare entails two things, seldom seen and demand higher than supply. A target 1896 is certainly seldom seen, but it is the demand question that is not clear with I frames??