S&W .32 Long Value??
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Probably 1959/1960, I'd expect to find it tagged around $500+/- where I shop.
Jeff
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With a production year of 1959-'60, it should be stamped MOD 30 on the frame under where the barrel threads into it. This was always in addition to the model name as noted on the box end label - .32 Hand Ejector.
With a production year of 1959-'60, it should be stamped MOD 30 on the frame under where the barrel threads into it. This was always in addition to the model name as noted on the box end label - .32 Hand Ejector.
In the last year I purchased two nickel 32 HE without boxes and paid an average of $725 for them. The pictures aren't very good, so it's difficult to tell the true condition. The box is a little beat up but you do have it. I think Jeff is probably right, it is a $5-600 package.
Alan, would the box be marked Model 30?
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At the shows in East TN a 3” in the box with papers in new condition will bring $900. I bought a 98-99% 30-1 2” without the box or papers for $600 this year. 32’s seem to be getting popular again and prices are rising just like all the other guns.
Model19man
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Around here the poor condition box would hurt the value but it still ought to sell for around $750 - $850 retail. Maybe $500 - $600 if a dealer were to offer you cash.
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The $65 price on the box was the MSRP for the Model 30 and similar J Frame S&W revolvers in the 1960s.
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This looks to be an older style label if the late 1950s production date is correct. So probably those thrifty Yankees not throwing away and using anything that was still useable.
These and 31-1's were being sold for $500 a few years ago. I purchased a VG 31-1 from a dealer in TX for $500. There just wasn't much interest in 32 L revolvers 3-4 years ago.
That was yesterday as they say. There seems to be more interest these days. $500 is probably low considering this. I'd say 6-$700 would be a better figure for one in VG condition, especially with box, tool and docs which came with mine.
That was yesterday as they say. There seems to be more interest these days. $500 is probably low considering this. I'd say 6-$700 would be a better figure for one in VG condition, especially with box, tool and docs which came with mine.
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The inside of the revolver says MOD 30…
Yes it does. The box appears to earlier than the gun. Is the serial number hand written on the bottom of the box?
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Yes! The serial number is written in black on bottom of box but some is cut out from tape being removed
Thank you! Yes it says MOD 30 inside and the bottom of box matches gun serial number but is cut off in the middle only showing first two serial numbers and last 2 numbers
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What they are asking on gun broker and what they are selling for are often two different things. Many/ most at the upper price range are re-listed over and over.
GB Search of closed auctions. About 10 Model 30s sold with prices between $450 and $750. The $50 gun was a nice snub. the $750 gun was a premium seller. Don't know if this link will open for evryone.
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FYI I picked up a very slick 30-1 w/box etc last fall. $850. I am happy with the deal.
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