Price for used Model 60 Lady Smith

[mconnor]

Good afternoon-

About to jump into this S&W Revolver thing with both feet. Found a used .357 Stainless Steel Lady Smith that I can get for $425.

I'm thinking this is a good price, when compared to a new pistol from Bud's at $613.

Am I overlooking anything?

Thanks for your help
Mike

EDITED

The all important pictures for a thread like this are now at the bottom.

 

[Broadside]

Others more knowledgable than me will hopefully be along shortly. In the mean time, I do not believe that a LadySmith handgun would command any type of premium over a similar, standard model, unless it was like-new-in-box condition and came with all original boxes and accessories (i.e. carrying case, original grips, cardboard sleeve).

You say it is a .357 Magnum. I'm assuming that means it is a 3" Model 65 LadySmith. (I'm by no means an expert and could very well be wrong about this.) If this is correct, then $425 is probably a very good deal assuming it is in say 97% or better condition.

 

[Person]

What dash model is it?

 

[mconnor]

Model 60-14,serial # CNZ prefix.

It has been fired a few times but shows almost no drag marks on the cylinder. It is the 2 1/8" barrel. Double action trigger is smooth as expected and the Single Action is better than some fancy hunting rifles I've shot. Think about it and it breaks.

 

[Broadside]

Sounds like a good deal to me, not a great deal, but a good deal.

 

[Pisgah]

What you paid is pretty much in the ballpark in these parts, although they are not all that common. Asking prices go as high as $550, but sales seem actually closer to 425-450. I got one last year for $425, including original box and soft-side carry case, and have actually been offered $80 for the case by a collector!

 

[Pisgah]

>You say it is a .357 Magnum. I'm assuming that means it is a 3" Model 65 LadySmith.

There is a Model 60 Lady Smith .357, and it is a sweet little J-frame.

 

[mconnor]

Thanks everyone for the input. When I get some time I'll get some pictures up here.

-Pisgah I got the box and all the paperwork including the NRA Membership card. I believe the only thing missing was the cardboard outer box for the hard shell.

 

[Broadside]

>You say it is a .357 Magnum. I'm assuming that means it is a 3" Model 65 LadySmith.

There is a Model 60 Lady Smith .357, and it is a sweet little J-frame.

Thank you, Pisgah. I didn't know S&W made a Model 60 Lady Smith in .357. I thought they only made it in .38spl.

Any how, it sounds like the OP got a nice revolver at a good price. Can't wait to see pics.

 

[mconnor]

Promised Pictures

Well here are the pictures I promised. The holster is a Hays Holster. Can't wait to take it to the range and test both the pistol and the holster out.