What S&W Revolver do you regret letting go of the most?

[coleslaw]

I've only sold one, a 629-1 8 3/8" to a fellow on this forum. Not terribly uncommon but it was a really nice gun and I knew the history of it. I was so upset, I went out and found a 29-3, a 629 no dash and a 66 no dash to replace it. So much for getting a little cash out of the gun collection.

 

[ME109]

Only one. Early Model 35.

 

[otis24]

A year or two ago, I found a NIB Model 66 with 2 1/2 inch barrel. It was a 1975-1976 vintage. I sold it for a hefty profit. Wish I still had it.

The other one was a 5" 38/44 HD with S prefix serial number. Definitely should have kept that one, although I prefer a 4" barrel.

 

[psango]

Model 29 un-fluted and 657 also un-fluted sold them some time in the 90's
could just kick myself!

 

[watchmanjimg]

640PC Carry Comp, 3" barrel.

 

[SkyChi]

Early Model 19 2 1/2'' Nickel. Beautiful revolver and shot very well.

Traded it, about 30 years ago, to a friend for a Colt Commander LW .38 Super. Wish I still had it too.

 

[TOMFD]

Have never sold one yet.......Have to get another safe pretty quickly !
Tom C

 

[ScottJ]

I most regret selling my first gun. A pre model-10 M&P.

I bought from and traded it in to the same shop (for a 6 inch 686 I later traded on my 629 Classic and is my number 2 sales regret). While I had it I added Pachmyar grips and attempted a full reblue with a Birchwood Casey cold blue kit (didn't turn out all that well but it was a learning experience).

I need to write them a letter and see if they'll go through the bound books for me and pull the serial since I can't find it in my records. Hope that maybe they'd give the address of whoever bought it after me if they can do so without breaking any privacy laws.

I hope maybe I can track it down and buy it again.

 

[Mule88]

I actually have 2, the first was a 29-2 that I bought new in 1977 and the second was a 16 .32 mag I wish I still had.

 

[Center Villian]

I can think of two , a 6" blued mod 57 and a 4" nickel 581. I really miss the 581.

 

[Simpleminded Rob]

A blued Model 17 that I traded in the mid-'70's for a Remington 1100. One of the stupidest moves I ever made.

 

[Iggy]

I don't wanna talk about it!!

 

[AnthonyF]

S&W 17 - 3.

Six inch barrel.

 

[Frank V]

A 4" S&W model 29!
Frank

 

[Beans]

I only have 2

#1 S&W 520 --------------- .357 revolver
#2 S&W 27-2 -------5 inch .357 revolver

 

[nostraDONus]

Model 28-2 6" with box and papers, two sets of grips. Regretted it beginning 5 minutes after it walked away. I'll have another but it will cost me more than I sold that one for.

 

[bluetopper]

In about 1996 I sold a beautiful 6", 586 no dash. I bought it new in 1981 for $230. I was 19 years old had a good job and still lived with Mom & Dad.
It was still like new when I let it go. Still sick about it.

 

[andyo5]

I bought my first revolver, a used 6" Model 66, in 1982. I sold it the next year because I was starting college and felt that I should sell things that I didn't absolutely need in order to pay for my education.
Turns out I didn't have to sell the gun, and later regretted selling it. It was in perfect shape with nice target grips. Hindsight is 20/20, as they say.

 

[625smith]

I had a 4" CS-1 686 stolen. I still have the box & paper work.

 

[kennyb]

dang...this is a depressing thread