S&W 39-2 7.65 Para value

[procol]

Hi,
I was offered S&W Model 39-2 in this rare caliber, perfect condition, no box or papers, awful Pachmayr grips, serial A162xxx. How would you estimate its value?
What is the difference from a regular 9 mm Para caliber apart from the barrel?
Procol

 

[murphydog]

These are mentioned in the SCSW as "at least" 500 made, shipped to Germany without barrels, fitted with the part there and sold into the Italian commercial market, and 400% standard value of a 39-2.

Aside from the barrel, the magazine may or may not be different, as the rear of a 7.65 and 9 mm case are the same size (the bottleneck makes the .30 round smaller than the 9 mm at the tip).

A letter of authenticity would be highly recommended.

http://www.swhistoricalfoundation.com/swhf_letter.pdf

 

[procol]

Thank you. I know the value should be 4x a regular value of 39-2 (I have SCSW both 3 and 4), but I was curious about a real value as I could not found this information on the Internet.
Procol

 

[gmborkovic]

Neat variation of a classic. I have read they shipped without barrels.
Did the factory ship a blank barrel that was bored and chambered in
Germany? I dont know.

 

[murphydog]

The best way to determine a value would be a recent US sale, but I wouldn't be surprised if there haven't been any.

 

[procol]

Yes, you are right. One with box was sold for $956.
SMITH & WESSON 39-2 7.65mm 30 LUGER MADE FOR ITALY RARE w/ BOX NO RESERVE - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 864138188

 

[gmborkovic]

$956? neat gun.

 

[procol]

Was it a good price?

 

[gmborkovic]

Mr. procol, yes! Needs a letter or call to HDQ.