22lrfan
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I'm at a swap meet and don't have my SCSW with me. A guy has a nice 1955 pre-17 on his table for $900. 6" barrel with diamond grips. Very good condition. Photos are not allowed. Is that a reasonable price?
Pre-17 Value
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It's not out of the question but it's just a little on the high side compared to auction values. On GB I've been buying really nice ones on auction for around $800. Quite a few come up for sale. Check the face of the cylinder to make sure the timing is not off.
If you are looking for a K22, buy it! Its worth $100 or more to inspect it in hand, avoid shipping fees, transfer fees, risk of loss in shipping, several days wait, as well as instant gratification! You can spend a lot more money in going to gun shows in travel and expenses in trying to find another like it. Pictures of your new purchase would be nice! 
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22lrfan
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I had to leave at lunch. I left it there. 
He wouldn't budge on the price.
He wouldn't budge on the price.
As with many models, condition dictates price/value.
In my neck of the woods, an 'excellent' example with box, SAT, etc. will bring in the neighborhood of $1200. Prices will decline from there based on condition and accessories.
Depending upon your definition of "very good condition", $900. may be a reasonable price. If the piece shows use and has no box, etc. the price may be on the high end of reasonable. At a firm $900. I would look at it carefully with a critical eye being prepared to walk away and look elsewhere (depending on condition).
In my neck of the woods, an 'excellent' example with box, SAT, etc. will bring in the neighborhood of $1200. Prices will decline from there based on condition and accessories.
Depending upon your definition of "very good condition", $900. may be a reasonable price. If the piece shows use and has no box, etc. the price may be on the high end of reasonable. At a firm $900. I would look at it carefully with a critical eye being prepared to walk away and look elsewhere (depending on condition).
I have owned a number of really nice pre-17s. I think $900 is about the high end of what I paid, and that one came with the original gold box.
