S&W .44 Special 1950 Target Model Price
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rburg
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How long? The 4" ones go for between $3 and $4 grand. The longer ones much less, maybe the 6 1/2 with the box in great condition, probably $1500. If you can get it for less, more power to you. Date of manufacture also plays a big role. So does finish, with the bright blue and nickel being scarce.
Thanks for the reply. It has a 6 1/2" barrel with, I believe, the standard blued finish. The dealer is asking $3,300 to $3,400. What would the price range be if it has the bright blue finish? I do not know the year of manufacture.
fat tom
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I think Mr.Burg may be a little low on a nice 6 1/2'' with the box. Nevertheless,your dealer is WAY too high for either finish.
f.t.
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LEO918
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I have bought two of the 6 1/2" Model of 1950 .44 Targets this year. Both high condition guns. I paid $1800 for the first and $950 for the second, which is in the bright blue finish - go figure. They are about 300 numbers apart and were manufactured in 1955.
CptCurl
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The most recent I have seen sold on GB was not in the greatest shape, with some scuffs on the barrel near the muzzle. It sold for $2,200. There is a current listing at $2,700 with no takers yet. It has satin finish and relieved diamond target stocks that look a little late to my eye (but I'm no expert).
I agree with what fat tom said above. I think a nice 6 1/2" one with satin finish and original box is at or over $2k but certainly not into $3k. Make sure the stocks match.
I agree with what fat tom said above. I think a nice 6 1/2" one with satin finish and original box is at or over $2k but certainly not into $3k. Make sure the stocks match.
I have seen bright blue 6.5" in the $2200-$2400 range without the box. Another one sold, 99%+, for much much more last year.
bmg60
Member
Hi
There was satin blue one at the annual meeting with out a box that was 99%.
One of the members asked my help one this one as to price.
It was priced at $2200.00. I told him in this condition and all matching I would
agree that if he could get it for 2050.00 to 2100.00 it was a good buy.
He bought it but I did not see what the final price was.
A box if it is numbered to the gun and original adds 400.00 to the price.
The most important thing in the higher price is condition, the differences between a true
99% and a 97% gun can mean 500 or 600 in price.
A Bright blued gun will bring 300 to 400 more.
Just my opinion
Jim Fisher
There was satin blue one at the annual meeting with out a box that was 99%.
One of the members asked my help one this one as to price.
It was priced at $2200.00. I told him in this condition and all matching I would
agree that if he could get it for 2050.00 to 2100.00 it was a good buy.
He bought it but I did not see what the final price was.
A box if it is numbered to the gun and original adds 400.00 to the price.
The most important thing in the higher price is condition, the differences between a true
99% and a 97% gun can mean 500 or 600 in price.
A Bright blued gun will bring 300 to 400 more.
Just my opinion
Jim Fisher
feralmerril
Absent Comrade
This one was shipped jan 17 1955 to union hardware co. los angeles. I misplaced the original service grips and dont think I have them. I bought the gun from a s&w collector friend back in 1969. No box, doc`s or tools. When I bought it from duke it may have not been fired. I think I only took it out once to the range to compare it with other .44 specials I had. I doubt I shot a full box through it. Doesnt have a blem as I recall. Socked away in the bottom of the safe. Someday I will sell it. If it was soon, what does it sound like I should ask? It is shown with cokes from another gun. They wont be going with it but probley some nice old smooth presentation targets will. Just fishing.
I bought two last year; both 98-99% 1955 guns. Neither had target hammer or trigger or box.
The first was satin with non-relieved original targets for $1050.
The other was bright blue w/numbers matching Magna grips, black knurled SAT and cleaning rod for $1500.
I felt that both were priced just right.
So if you add $400 to both for number matching box you're at $1450 and $1900 and I'd pay either price.
The bright blue one:
The first was satin with non-relieved original targets for $1050.
The other was bright blue w/numbers matching Magna grips, black knurled SAT and cleaning rod for $1500.
I felt that both were priced just right.
So if you add $400 to both for number matching box you're at $1450 and $1900 and I'd pay either price.
The bright blue one:
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My Bright Blue, shipped in July, 1955. I have thought about selling this one....on the fence because it is so nice. It even has non-relieved target stocks.
CptCurl
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There's a lot of fore-play going on here!
CptCurl
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Mine's satin with un-relieved diamond targets:
Islander
Member
Hi
1st. What do you want the gun for target practice? Or collecting ? It all matters shoot a collectible and the value drops shoot a shooter and have fun ? Also there are A lot of guns for sale now and more to come. The economy sucks ! Guns are going to start selling a flooded market means lower prices.
Patience pays
Bob
Regards
Bob
1st. What do you want the gun for target practice? Or collecting ? It all matters shoot a collectible and the value drops shoot a shooter and have fun ? Also there are A lot of guns for sale now and more to come. The economy sucks ! Guns are going to start selling a flooded market means lower prices.
Patience pays
Bob
Regards
Bob
feralmerril
Absent Comrade
Speaking of foreplay, instead of putting smooth presentation targets on my 1950, I might use these unrelived diamound targets off this triplelock too. Whatcha think?
S&WIowegan
US Veteran
I'd buy all the pre-24s Dick Burg wants to sell me for the prices he suggests!!
I have two of the 6 1/2" guns; one is a satin finish 99+% gun with gold box stickered to the gun, tools and all papers($1500. in 2005); the second is bright blue with box, papers and tools BUT some bozo caused two 1/2" pits (one on the cyl and other on topstrap) which sold for $1380 all in at auction last year.
I have two of the 6 1/2" guns; one is a satin finish 99+% gun with gold box stickered to the gun, tools and all papers($1500. in 2005); the second is bright blue with box, papers and tools BUT some bozo caused two 1/2" pits (one on the cyl and other on topstrap) which sold for $1380 all in at auction last year.
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Everyone,
Thanks for your replies, especially the gun porn.
What makes the 1950 Target .44 Special collectable or desirable to shoot?
Are there other S&W revolvers of this period or design that I should consider?
Thanks
Thanks for your replies, especially the gun porn.
What makes the 1950 Target .44 Special collectable or desirable to shoot?
Are there other S&W revolvers of this period or design that I should consider?
Thanks
CptCurl
Member
For one thing, .44 was always S&W's signature caliber; secondly, they only made a few more than 5,000 of this model(pre-24 5-screw); and finally, they are wonderful shooters.
As for your second question, I am particularly fond of the Model 1955 Target .45 (pre-25). It's a real sleeper and wonderful to shoot.
Picked this one earlier this year and it lettered correctly.
I was pleased.
I was pleased.
keith44spl
Member
There's a lot of fore-play going on here!
Ya think...
Mine All Mine, for now anyways
Su Amigo,
Dave
Oh, as far as price...A grand and all points North.
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