Price check

[bronx1924]

Hi everyone, I need some help on a price check for a model 29-2 4in. nickel with the original wood grips in fair to good condition. It's at a local gun shop and the asking price is $660.00

 

[29aholic]

I dont understand the "fair to good" description, but if it is 95% or better it's a bargain.

 

[bronx1924]

I would say the condition of the gun is more in the area of 85%

 

[Maximumbob54]

OMG.

I'll arm wrestle you for it...

 

[Retired W4]

Offer them $600 OTD. But first check under the stocks for corrosion. Look out for "nicks" in the nickel, and make sure it locks up tight. The .44 magnum is a stout round and can get loose after years of full stroke magnum shooting. All those things will affect the sale price. If the problems are only cosmetic get the price down. If it's loose, pass. My $0.02 worth. I do like those 4" 29's, and it's hard to pass on a nice one.

 

[bronx1924]

Thank you for your 2 cent's worth Retired W4,I will take your advice and I will give it a thorough inspection and go from there. If everything checks out ok I was actually thinking going lower and making an offer of $575

 

[JCS&W]

bronz1924, I have a nickel M29-2, 4" and you could not buy mine for anything close to what they are asking for theirs. You have gotten some great advice, but one more thing, make sure that there are no areas where the nickel is peeling or starting to turn loose from the frame. Could be just a small area, but once it starts to peel, nothing can stop it. Cloudy or milky areas will, for the most part, polish out. Good luck with the purchase, and we will want to see pics.