M MACHTECH Member Joined Mar 9, 2008 Messages 115 Reaction score 0 Dec 20, 2008 #1 I was offered a pair of 4" Class "A" Engraved Model 57's both NIPC, one nickel, and the other blued. Any idea what the value of the pair might be? He is asking $ 3,000.00 for the pair. Thanks, Todd
I was offered a pair of 4" Class "A" Engraved Model 57's both NIPC, one nickel, and the other blued. Any idea what the value of the pair might be? He is asking $ 3,000.00 for the pair. Thanks, Todd
OP M MACHTECH Member Joined Mar 9, 2008 Messages 115 Reaction score 0 Dec 20, 2008 #2 I was offered a pair of 4" Class "A" Engraved Model 57's both NIPC, one nickel, and the other blued. Any idea what the value of the pair might be? He is asking $ 3,000.00 for the pair. Thanks, Todd
I was offered a pair of 4" Class "A" Engraved Model 57's both NIPC, one nickel, and the other blued. Any idea what the value of the pair might be? He is asking $ 3,000.00 for the pair. Thanks, Todd
T tomhenry Member Joined Sep 23, 2004 Messages 597 Reaction score 637 Dec 20, 2008 #3 Not enough info. Who did the engraving? If not done at S&W, how's the quality? The mere fact of an "engraved" gun doesn't necessarily add to its value. JMO.
Not enough info. Who did the engraving? If not done at S&W, how's the quality? The mere fact of an "engraved" gun doesn't necessarily add to its value. JMO.
AKsRule Member Joined Jun 15, 2006 Messages 341 Reaction score 17 Location Pennsylvania Dec 20, 2008 #4 I know little about collector values , but a Factory Engraved model 57 -New in a Presentation case surely must be worth $1500
I know little about collector values , but a Factory Engraved model 57 -New in a Presentation case surely must be worth $1500
G gunnut44 Member Joined Dec 12, 2007 Messages 1,347 Reaction score 107 Location South West Suburbs IL Dec 20, 2008 #5 It doesn't sound too bad to me, I do not have any engraved guns, but if two 4" 57's were presented to me, I would have two in my collection as long as they were not engraved with flowers or turkeys and the such.
It doesn't sound too bad to me, I do not have any engraved guns, but if two 4" 57's were presented to me, I would have two in my collection as long as they were not engraved with flowers or turkeys and the such.