The Hostiles 1 of 1500 set 1984?

[vegapanel]

according to the standard catalog of S&W 3rd ed in the knife section it mentions this set. Hostiles print, hostiles buckle, and hostiles engraved knife. it says 1984 $850 I can not find any info on this set and have never seen one for sale. Surely someone out there must know about this set. Years ago I heard that they did not do the complete run. any info, value, old ad in some gun publication, S&W catalog?? HELP! I have # 139 of 1500 Glass front walnut case. THANKS! [email protected]

 

[vegapanel]

I guess this must not exist, I must have the only one ever made! 19 views and no replies. On gunbroker ask the experts I think I now have over 70 views and no one there knows a thing about this either. Anyone know who I can ask next??? Harry

 

[bk43]

They did the complete run. The knife is a Maverick #6061 with a rosewood inlay, 440 steel blade that is acid etched and 14 karat gold plated. The buckle is gold and rhodium electroplated. I paid $375 a few years ago so perhaps $850 is a little high. They are not often seen but do come up every now and again. Here's what it looks like for those that haven't seen it.

Bob

PS: This section of the forum moves a little slow sometimes so you can't always expect a quick reply. Just ask your question and let it set a few days. Somebody will eventually come along with an answer.

 

[mleoelliott]

"hostiles"

i got my hostiles print from jim fish at the s&w service center in tampa in the early 1980's.only seen about two-three since then. he was a great guy and knew more about s&w's than most have forgotten. he gave it to me. te

 

[handejector]

I've had two or three sets over the years.
The last one sold at the 08 annual meeting of the SWCA. I donated it to the auction. Stuff usually goes pretty high at the auction, but maybe all the guys who wanted one already had one. As I recall, it only brought $250.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I too have had several over the years. Interestingly, each one I've aquired was numbered lower than the last. I have sold them for as much as $500.00 and bought my last one from a knife dealer at his price of $100.00.

 

[gcarneal]

Hostiles print,knife & buckle in wood frame.

Hello, Yes I have #1497 of 1500. I found it on ebay. Opening bid was $50 plus $20 S&H. No one bid on it but me. It's a fantastic find.I collect S&W belt buckles and was very happy to add this to my collection.

 

[sandwtrader]

#105/1500 is hanging in my entry hall and has been for a while. I picked up # 1182 recently in its original corrigated shipping box with the label numbered to the picture/buckle/knife. They come out every once in a while. Worth about $500-550.

 

[BADSBSNF811]

Looks good.

 

[guy sajer]

#1058 here . Got it for Christmas back in the mid-80's or so .

 

[bmg60]

The Hostiles 1 of 1500 set

HI
I have two of the sets both are in the 400 range see picture of them used in a display.
jim

 

[gcarneal]

Great looking display Jim. I came across this "Hostiles" buckle, model 600 but it has silver, copper and brass. I was told S&W gave it to a big gun shop owner in the late seventies. Do you known any information on this special buckle or have you ever seen one?

 

[Nyteman 44]

# 666 & # 888

Have these 2 sets , # 666 & # 888, bought them when they first were offered, wish I had bought more.

 

[opoefc]

I'll have one for sale on my table at the Boise meeting. (Or trade for a couple of Reg. Mags, in their original boxes, of course! ) Ed.