Saw This .44 At A LGS

[bruce5781]

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 .

Quinn ?

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[Nick B]

I know who bought it and he thanked me by PM. Hopefully after he gets it he'll come on here and show us some detailed pics of his prize.

 

[quinn]

Quinn ?

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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.

 

[22hipower]

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
SWCA #1457

 

[General Flunky]

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.