SACM 1935a- Value?

[barneyfife]

I know that this is not the right forum, but I figure that smith and wesson forum is where the gun experts sleep at night.

I have an SACM1935a. I have no use for it, as I cannot afford the ammunition. I am curious what a reasonable price would be to sell it private purchase, or alternatively what would be a reasonable price to ask for in trade. The gun is not in great cosmetic condition. No rust or pitting, but it is definently worn.

 

[Elwood_Blues]

I bought one in similar condition for maybe $125 or so. I am able to make ammo for it by cutting down 32 S&W long with 32 ACP bullets with 32 acp dies.

The big problem is not many folks can make ammo for them, making them useless and therefore nearly worthless.

 

[primersp]

if you can have fiocchi makes for them

 

[2152hq]

Probably $100 to $300. Without seeing it it's tough to say.
They usually look worn as they were finished with a black enamel paint over a phosphate parkerizing. The black paint wore quickly giving most of them a pretty sad look these days.

Those made during Nazi Occupation in WW2 bring a better price. Should be German Property code stamped. I don't recall the serial number range. I think the ser# prefix letter ran between the B and D ranges.
Germans designated it the P-625f but it won't be marked on the pistol itself. A holster from the era may have the marking inside of it.
Do some research to make sure what you have.
France didn't produce all that many before the Germans walked in.
Those very early ones may bring a bit more than the late ones but the market for these is small.
They were made after the War and into the 50's IIRC.

Well made and fine handling pistols. The ammo availability just doomed them for any following here from a shooters standpoint.

 

[deadin]

Here's a pretty clean one that I have. Buffalo Arms usually has re-manufactured brass available for around $23-24 for 50. (It's made from .32 S&W Long). I could have made it myself, but at that price hardly worth my time. (The rim has to be turned off and an extractor groove added.)
As said earlier, .32 ACP dies work just fine. I've been loading an 85gr Sierra RN with 2.7 gr. Bullseye and the accuracy is quite impressive for a stock military pistol....

Valuewise?? I've got it on my insurance for $250.00

 

[Texas Star]

if you can have fiocchi makes for them

Merci!

Does anyone know if Fiocchi imports that to the USA?