Anyone have an opinion on the value? Thx
Re: value question. Looks like no guesses on you question of value have been offered.
Short answer: $500 plus or minus $50 (???) assuming grips number to gun and the clip comes off showing no damage to the finish. Maybe a bit more to a collector looking for a flat latch with diamond stocks/grips?
Long answer: In general a check of completed auctions on Gun Broker (or other known sales) can give you an idea. Keep in mind selling it locally or to a LGS will probably not bring as much and location can make a significant difference. I'm not sure about gun prices in Georgia but would expect they are about average whereas in California this gun might go for an extra $100?
Successfully completed auctions on Gun Broker for 2" Model 12's have ranged from $299 (worse condition than yours) to $581 (nearly perfect condition 12-2 round butt, pinned barrel but with no box). Unfortunately none of the auctions were for flat latch revolvers with diamond center stocks/grips which I would suggest would add some value. The closest in configuration and condition to your gun, a 12-2 (pinned barrel) round butt 2" sold for $467 (it looked like it had a bit nicer finish).
These prices are consistent with prices cited in the SCSW 4th edition for the Model 12:
Excellent condition - $500
Very Good condition - $425
Premium for 2" barrel (although auction prices do no seem to reflect a premium as best I can tell)
As a note of interest the SCSW gives the following values for the "pre-model 12", i.e. the .38 Military & Police Airweight:
Excellent condition - $7000 (seven thousand) which is obviously a typo and should probably be $700 as the ANIB price is $1500.
Very Good condition - $500.
