Saw This .44 At A LGS
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I hope you brought that home.
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As the box top notes, it is a .44 HE model of 1950, a fairly scarce gun in general (1200 reported produced).
How much did you give them for it?
How much did you give them for it?
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Nice. Could it have been ordered with smooth target stocks, or are they an add-on?
I didn't buy it . I'm a shooter now. Collecting days are over. Plus I'm not knowledgeable about the old ones so I took some pics to post here so someone could identify it . I was told the price is $2k. Could be negotiable.As the box top notes, it is a .44 HE model of 1950, a fairly scarce gun in general (1200 reported produced).
How much did you give them for it?
This gun shop is about the size of an average bedroom.
That is a stunner! If you didn't get it, please tel one of us where it is. Thanks
That, as others have said, is a scarce gun and to find it with what is probably its original box is a real bonus. Looks to be in excellent condition although the grips are newer. I'd negotiate on it but if it took $2k to take it home that would be ok too.
Jeff
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Ok no problems with posting the information.
It's on consignment at this gun shop:
Family Of Patriots
3590 Tamiami Trail N.
Naples, Fl. 34103
239 405 0600
They're normally closed on Sundays and Mondays but this close to Christmas that might change. Also I was told the price was $2k.
If it's a good buy then I hope someone here gets it .
It's on consignment at this gun shop:
Family Of Patriots
3590 Tamiami Trail N.
Naples, Fl. 34103
239 405 0600
They're normally closed on Sundays and Mondays but this close to Christmas that might change. Also I was told the price was $2k.
If it's a good buy then I hope someone here gets it .
Someone's Grandfather had excellent taste in firearms.
True if that part of the backstory is correct.
Someone on here from Texas called and bought it . The guys at the store said they had at least 6 people call on it . Early bird gets the worm .
I hope the buyer posts nice detailed pics of it .
I hope the buyer posts nice detailed pics of it .
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Norton 750
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I hope they keep in mind they got the full asking price because of your efforts! Like maybe they let you win next time you go to buy a gun?
They did . They had a new Colt Kodiak for $1579.00 and they let me have it for $1400.00 .
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Neat thread, great revolver!
I was #2 in line trying to purchase this gun.... yes the early bird does get the 44. Apparently I just missed when I called.
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Wow...That a grail gun for me, I would have been all over that one if I saw it at a G.S....I still prefer the 2nd Model but that's a beauty, box and all. I'm glad one of our folks scored it on your information.
Not I, Bruce. I have a very nice 1950 Military 44 that I got from Steve Conway before he passed. Sorry to say I paid quite a bit more for mine even without a box.
I've noticed some "irregularities" in sales of collectible pieces lately, don't have enough data to conclude there's a trend but would be interested in others' thoughts. Examples:
pre-16s at under $3k, one at $2k
the 1950 Military 44 which is the subject here at $2k
98% pre 1950 Army 45 recently at $1500
4 inch 32 Reg. Pol. Target at $3500
These are prices reported ten years or so ago. On the other hand engraved guns by well known engravers seem to be continuing in upward price appreciation. Anomalies or a trend?
Jeff
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General Flunky
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I have had a 5" one for fifty or more years. I had mine engraved by Tom Hartliep (spelling?). His brother Neil taught engraving in some NRA classes. I don't know if that hurt or helped the value. I did find out later how rare these were. It was my first Smith & Wesson 44 special I was able to find. Later I found a five inch 1950 Target to go with it, but never had it engraved.
