To trade or not to trade that is the ?

[gunhammer]

I have a model 14-1 made in 1961 that is in great shape.I got it from and old friend who bought it new and I am the 2nd owner. I have never fired it since I got it. It has the orginal blue box and the model 14 booklet . No tools he couldn't find them. He had them but alas he died before I could get them found. The box is SN to the gun also the gun has the 3-T's.
Now my ? I have another old friend still living who has a real nice model 17-3 P&R 22 about the same condition as my 14. He has never shot it. I have one 17-4 I really love and I always try to get 2 alike guns when I can I have 2 children to give my guns to after I'm gone.. Should I trade my 14 and box and booklet for the 17-3 even. or wait and buy a 17 another time. He won't sell the 17 I asked. I wouldn't condider this but I have other revolvers in 357 to shoot my 38's in. So I'm kinda considering this route maybe. If he is interested. I haven't run it by him yet to see. So what do you think. I know both guns are about equal in price as far as collecting goes except for the box thing. The box is about 85% I'd say not ragged just a little worn.

 

[VM]

Welcome to the Forum!

I would NOT get rid of the 14-1 that came from an old FRIEND.

There are many model 17's out there that you could buy. Further more, WE NEED PICTURES OF THE 14!

 

[gunhammer]

on pictures of 14

Sorry no camera and no expertize on how to either. Thanks for the reply though.

 

[Raider]

I would hang onto the Model 14 and buy a second Mod 17. Both are fine revolvers to be passed on to the next generation.

Charlie

 

[pownal55]

yes, keep the 14, there are plenty of 17's out there.

 

[CDMead]

What everyone else has said.

I've never sold, traded or gifted a S&W revolver that I haven't regretted. I at least still think about the gifted ones even if I knew it was totally right at the time.

 

[kennyb]

i agree...keep it...!

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
Consider trading another firearm for your friend's Model 17.
Hold on to the Model 14.
Jimmy

 

[pawncop]

Count me in the column of those that encourage you not to sell your model 14 (unless of course you want to sell it for a dollar and you only want to sell it to me).

In my days of youth, I sold, traded, swapped, a number of guns, all brands, styles and calibers.

In hindsight I kick myself for many of the guns that are no longer mine.

I have not sold a gun in the last five years and the last one was one I bought with the expressed purpose of selling it for a profit. I know - duh.

It was a NAA 32 ACP and I already had a Beretta Tomcat. I knew of a gentleman that wanted the NAA. I did not like the NAA as well as the Beretta so I sold it.

That was in 2004 and I must tell you, the patience of waiting to purchase and not sell, swap, or barter has been a small blessing. The joy is in the quest.

 

[Black_Sheep]

I would also pass on the trade, that way you can look for a Model 14 AND another Model 17.

Then again, this advice is from a guy so concerned about having sellers remorse that he still owns every handgun he's ever purchased...

 

[PZ93C]

Yeah, I'd make the trade.

 

[WVfishguy]

No one will ever produce another gun like the Model 14, at least not one which is affordable. Neither the steel nor the workmanship will be reproduced.

I am currently buying two each of all the old guns I liked - N, L and K frames. There may be a time when they will just not be available.
M15, similar to the 14:

 

[Snapping Twig]

Keep the 14, buy the 17.

 

[bluetopper]

Keep the 14, but I see a lot more 14's around here than I do 17's.

 

[44wheelman]

So you're going to trade one gun you don't shoot for another gun you don't shoot, just so your kids will inherit the same gun in the same caliber?

Nah, let one of them get a .22 the other gets a .38. You already have a .22 to shoot, and I like having a dedicated gun for shooting only .38's & a different gun for shooting .357's.

Also, it would mean more to ME to have a gun my father shot, used, & carried, rather than one he bought just to give away later. So go enjoy that model 14 knowing you adding sentimental value to it; maybe save a couple used targets to keep with it.

 

[Old 112]

IF I had a 17-3, I would happily, and without

a SECOND of REMORSE on my part,

make a trade with you for your 14-1.

Regards,
Old 112