S&W Mod 20 6” Blue 357 mag Davidson LTD. 14302

[Max242]

Saw this pistol NIB local today. Owner was saying this was a limited production of 500 and a good investment for a collector. What are thoughts of this group? They were asking $1,350. Will this pistol have an added value opportunity because of limited run? Thanks in advance.

 

[Wingmaster]

In my opinion guns that are made to be collectable don't end up being collectable.

An ordanary gun that for some reason never has been shot and is in new like condition is the one that's collectable.

498 of the 500 will never be shot.

Just my opinion.

 

[stansdds]

It's a current production revolver. It likely will have collector value if it is kept NIB and kept for many, many years.

 

[SLT223]

I didn't realize they did a 6" variant as well. Just checked pricing and $1350 is the low side of online offers. Cool they did this. I like where their head is. However, at that price point there's other, cooler in my opinion, Smiths I'd rather chase.

 

[Max242]

Thanks everyone, learning so much on this site.

 

[StrawHat]

Winchester made an extensive run of commemorative Model 94s. You can pick them up cheap nowadays.

Kevin

 

[Max242]

Wingmaster, thanks for the frank insight.

 

[Wingmaster]

Wingmaster, thanks for the frank insight.

You're welcome.

Like Kevin said above. I have a Canadian Centennial 94 Winchester. It's never been shot and is worth less than a normal pre 64 model 94.

 

[Beju]

I doubt it'll ever be collectible, but $1350 is a very good (but not crazy low) price. Judging by Midway USA's advertised price, $1399 is probably MAP.

 

[kaaskop49]

A heckuva gun to shoot, especially in its 4" version. It's a gun, shoot it. Likely any increase in future value will be eaten up by inflation.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[ken158]

The new issue model 20 will never be collectible in our lifetime… It has the IL and the wonky grips. Dealer price is a little over $1200 and there is a rebate available.

 

[sodacan]

Buying commemoratives and/or guns made to be "collectible" is usually a fool's errand, and is especially concerning with new stuff.

 

[S-W4EVER]

I agree with the above posts. The only Commemoratives I've ever purchased were those that commemorated the agency I am now retired from as well as the Winchester 94 "Legendary Lawmen" purchased new when I was in college. I bought them to enjoy (and they're still unfired) which is the only reason I can think of to buy them. I don't buy firearms to sell anyway.