S&W Model 1s

[hvacguy]

I am new to this site and looking for a little help
I have several model 1s, both 2nd & 3rd editions
They are mechanically sound and in great condition
Can anyone give me an idea of value?
I have collected Colts & Winchester rifles for years
I picked these up in a estate sale… there awesome
Thank you
Was only able to add 1 pic??

 

[squirrelnest]

Welcome to the forum from Virginia.

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello new guy, and welcome. We will help you and give you alot of advice, but to est. market value with no really good pics is impossible.
So get some good pics posted.

 

[mmaher94087]

I agree, without photos it's difficult to evaluate these Model 1's. Condition is everything. Function, refinish and any modifications drastically affect the value. Even with photos, it's not easy. I've paid $25 to $1200 for common Model 1's. Photos please.

 

[Tom S.]

Just like real estate is location, location, locations, gun values are condition, condition, condition. Do not go by what you feel the condition is as experience is needed to provide accurate descriptions of condition. Even photos may not be 100% helpful but they will go a long way to giving the experts here a basis for developing reasonable estimates of value.

Guidance in posting photos can be found here: Video Tutorials on Posting Pictures

 

[hvacguy]

Thank you to all
I was only able to add 1 pic?

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello Mr. guy, nice group pic, but need individual pics with Sns.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Welcome to the Forum from PGH,PA. Those look like in good shape, but the stocks/grip panels may not be right. Still look nice. (That was only a guess on my part. Someone else will know for sure) they just look so perfect for 120+ year old guns. Good luck! If you put your location, someone interested may even meet you to look at them. You know the drill!
Jeff T. Retired Steamfitter HVACR service tech.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Yours are much nicer than this door stop!

 

[glowe]

I took the liberty of editing the photo to show more detail. They appear to be all in nice condition and you state they all function as intended. Most silver plate is present on the 2nd Issue guns and the 3rd issue have most of their finish. I have sold a few of these two models in the last few years and can say you should be able to sell them all for around $250 - $300 each. There were a very large amount of both guns made, and they are still plentiful in the market. Their utility is limited and even if they function, I would not shoot modern ammo in any of them, so the upper limit of value will not be much above my quoted number.

 

[hvacguy]

Thank you I appreciate your opinion

 

[iby]

They look quite nice

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


As to price, this is relative to the individual. Consulting the Standard
Catalog of Smith & Wesson 5th. ed., the S&W Model 1, 2nd Issue
has a value range of Very Good - $400, Fine - $600 and Exc. - $1200.
The 3rd Issue has a lower evaluation ranging: V. Good - $275,
Fine - $350 and Exc. - $600. Blue examples can bring a little more
based on the percentage of the blue remaining.


Cheers!
Webb