I am new to this site and s&W revolvers. I have the opportunity to buy a 4 screw, I think, pre 29. The serial number is marked s 172521.I will try and post a couple of pictures if I can figure it out. Also can someone give me a wag to the value? Thanks
Pre model 29
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First off, Welcome. I'm not an expert on Pre-29's, but, to help with pricing we need, Finish, condition, barrel length and is it in it's case and are all the tools present.
I will try to find out all of the info. I have some pictures on my phone, but I am not sure how to post them here. The barrel length is 61/2 , with smooth grips and a scope has been mounted.any help as to posting the pictures from my phone would be great.
S172521 is probably early 1957, so it would have a four screw frame and no model number.
Pointblank2U
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I am no expert here, but I do believe the Pre-29 models were five screw. I own one in 4" blue and it has an S serial number.
"a scope has been mounted"
Also very important - Is the rear sight present and did the scope mount require drilling the topstrap? If the latter, MAJOR drop in value from collector to shooter.
Bob
Also very important - Is the rear sight present and did the scope mount require drilling the topstrap? If the latter, MAJOR drop in value from collector to shooter.
Bob
Jack Flash
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You can easily post them yourself.
HOW TO POST PICTURES (Easiest Way)
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Open a post (can be a new one or one of your old ones)
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Click on the "Manage Attachments" Button
Browse to where ever you have your pictures
Select the picture
Click Upload
Repeat till you upload all you want to.
Scroll down till you see "Attach Files"
Click on the "Manage Attachments" Button
Browse to where ever you have your pictures
Select the picture
Click Upload
Repeat till you upload all you want to.
jsfricks
Member
Many of the Pre 29 were 4 screw.
DWalt
Member
Way, way less than $2K if its originality has been compromised with a scope mount. In fact, maybe much less than $1K. The seller is dreaming. or hoping for a sucker. Many would not touch it. It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for a shooter.
Finding a proper fitting rear sight may be difficult. Does it have a screw on the top of the sideplate?
$1k is probably the right price if the scope is high quality, like a Leupold, and the gun is in immaculate condition aside from the scope mounting. I wouldn't pay that without the original sight and stocks included in the deal.
DWalt
Member
You said "a scope had been mounted" which is in the past tense. Is there a scope on it now?
Cap144, sent you a PM about photo's.
I have the last 5 screw 44Mag. at Sn. 176069. Is there a screw in front of the trigger guard? Lots of 44 Mags back in the 70s had scopes installed.
I know, I did them and put the rear sight in a box. Sights and screws long gone. Sorry collectors.
I know, I did them and put the rear sight in a box. Sights and screws long gone. Sorry collectors.
