Seeking Price Advice On A Used 4" 624 From a Recently Passed Friend

[.45mtngun]

Gentlemen,
A long time shooting buddy recently passed way too early. The gun in question is a 4" 624 that is what i would call "used but not abused condition". The gun has Hogues on it and there is no box, etc. His wife has made sure that I will be able to aquire it and i'm trying to come up with a fair price to both parties. I'm sure she would rather just give it to me knowing how long we had been friends but I want to make the deal right with her. He has many guns but this is one we both enjoyed shooting a lot. I'm sure some of you older members have possibly been in the say situation at some time. I'm 74 so time does sneak up on us. Any ideas would be appreciated. Fair for both people is the main concern.
Jim

 

[44specialfan]

First, condolences on the loss of your friend and shooting buddy. It's never easy and well ... it's just never easy.
With the info you've included, and assuming the lady is not in need, I'd give/offer the lady $900.00 and feel ok. Of course if she has need and I wanted the revolver to keep 'til I passed on, I'd give her the moon and never look back.
For a true friend, the price is whatever you'll always look back on and know you did the right thing.

 

[VictorLouis]

Before I ever read .44 Special's reply, the exact same $ figure popped into my head for a 'shooter' as-described.

 

[CH4]

$850 to $1000 in most parts of the country

 

[BigMuddy]

I bought one earlier this year. It had a box and S&W smooth magna grips. Paid $1000.00 if this helps. Sorry for your loss. Been there too.

Dan

 

[Frank46]

Bought a 624 44special some years back. Pristine shape and passed the quality check and has the red "C" on the box. Cost to me at the time was $750. Inflation has hit all of us and firearms are no exception. I would go with $1000 and see where it goes. My 24-3 with 3" barrel and compact grips paid $750 plus tax. That one would go for $1000. Frank

 

[ladder13]

For some reason those 4" 624's seem to be stuck in the $800-1000 range. Maybe because they're not magnums?
I paid $850 a number of years ago.

 

[H Richard]

I sold my 24-3 at auction about 6 months ago for a pleasantly surprising $1300. It was with box and all.

 

[lkabug]

Around here The 4 inch 624's are in the $1,000+ area. Let Horton version 10-20% more.
What was your friendship worth?

 

[DGNY]

To the OP:, in addition to sending condolences to you, and to the widow and family of your friend, congratulations on wanting to do fully the right thing in paying her fair value for this revolver. Naturally, in your heart and mind, full value is in the realm of intangibles based on your friendship.

As mentioned in other responses, you may well add value for any factors known to you personally about her family's financial circumstances. All this is commendable, and beyond what basic economic value, say $1000, might be. Your friend will indeed be honored by what you do, though his living voice of appreciation be stilled...

In addition, since you asked for "any ideas" - another thought. You might further honor your buddy by considering some handsome grips, possibly stag (my own 624 4" inch wears such), and a holster you like (my 4" rides in a basket weave EPS Tom Threepersons, bought on this Forum).

Wishing your friend's widow and family, and you, all the best.

 

[.45mtngun]

Gentlemen,
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my post. There are a lot of good and knowledgeable members on this forum who make it what it is. The concern and empathy shown by you guys is certainly welcome! You always come through!! Thanks again for all your input.
Jim

 

[utex88]

I was also thinking north of $1000. With original grips and box I think $1300 is a cinch. 1980s and prior S&W revolvers have been skyrocketing as of late.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Just lay 10 Benjamin's on the table.

 

[350mag]

$1200 for a friends wife.


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