Who likes nickel S&W's??

[THREEDFLYER]

I was asked to sell a few S&W's and some rifles for a local collector.

I only own one nickel S&W currently and it's an unfired 3.5" 27-2 that was owned by a fellow SWCA friend and it will stay in my collection for the long term.

These two are 6.5" and 8-3/8" 29-2's that are in excellent condition and it appears that the 8-3/8" has been factory fired only.

The 6.5" has some very minor handling marks and a couple of pin-prick marks in the nickel at the top of the backstrap near the hammer.

The 8-3/8", which appears only factory fired, has some minor finish issues mainly under the stocks.....probably from improper storage is my guess.

The smooth target stocks are spectacular on both guns.....but no paperwork is included.

I am thinking of making an offer on BOTH of these for myself but I am wondering what you folks might think of a "Fair" value?

I see some completed auctions for similar condition nickel S&W's, but auction prices can be all over the map.

 

[Rpg]

I'm very fond of Smith's classic nickel finish. I don't think Smith does it anymore.

Are these two both -2's?

To me, nickel-2's are worth a premium: as much as $100 for the 6" and $50 for the 8" over comparable blue guns. The lower premium for the 8" is largely because I have no use for an 8".

The condition of the nickel finish is an issue. I'd discount them just as I would blue guns with comparable finish problems.

 

[THREEDFLYER]

I'm very fond of Smith's classic nickel finish. I don't think Smith does it anymore.

Are these two both -2's?

To me, nickel-2's are worth a premium: as much as $100 for the 6" and $50 for the 8" over comparable blue guns. The lower premium for the 8" is largely because I have no use for an 8".

The condition of the nickel finish is an issue. I'd discount them just as I would blue guns with comparable finish problems.

Yes they are both 29-2's
And I agree with you on the assessment

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

Can I Play Too?

My cased M57 8-3/8" with my M29-2 6-1/2".

 

[.38SuperMan]

Always loved nickel Smiths.

29-2
1920 M&P
M37
M34-1

 

[Hair Trigger]

I've always preferred blued guns, but I'm not above grabbing a nice nickel model when I find one. I only have two nickel guns, a M29-2 commemorative and a M25-5.

 

[hkcavalier]

Only one nickel gun so far, yet another 29-2 6.5".

 

[Model19man]

I am thinking I would offer $2750 for both.

 

[ACE10000D]

I would say $1500-$1800 each depending on the amount of finish issues. The 8" could be north of 2K if it's really nice

 

[Doc44]

The 8 3/8th probably dates to the mid-70s and the 6 1/2-inch to 73-74. Both are very nice and would be valued at $1500 to $2000 in my opinion. The smooth stocks are probably a replacement for the originals, but might be considered as an upgrade.

Bill

 

[sigp220.45]

I love 'em. Wish I had more.

 

[Lonestar57]

I do like the shiny things.

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

How About Another One?

And then there's this beautiful 5".38 M&P 1905 4th Change along with the letter.

 

[THREEDFLYER]

My 1969 production Un-Fired Class "C" Factory Engraved 3.5" Nickel 27-2

This fine specimen was sold to me by a dear friend who is also a SWCA member and I feel very honored that he let me become it's new caretaker!!

Other than a few early antique S&W's, this is currently my only nickel finish S&W

 

[boykinlp]

I used to be a blued steel and wood guy only, except for a rough nickel S&W Safety Hammerless that I inherited from my grandfather back in 1981. But, then I added a grail gun for me, a NIB nickel S&W 27-2 with 3 1/2" barrel, about 10 years ago. Then a K22 that "fat tom" sold to me that he had sent to Ford's for a nickel finish, then a nickel Pre-10, a Colt Detective Special, and a Heavy Duty. So now I am up to 6.
Larry

 

[A10]

One of my biggest regrets is letting go of a 4" nickel 29-2. I really liked that one! Oh, well.....

That .357 is nothing short of spectacular 3D!

 

[Retired W4]

How about a satin nickel 38-2 from 1993. No Airweight markings, and they came in a blue box.

 

[Truckman]

I have other older ones, but this one fits the time frame of this forum...A 6 1/2" 29-2 that I reluctantly parted with 2 years and 1 day ago......Ben

 

[wcat94]

I like them a lot.

 

[Truckman]

And here are the only pics I have of a recently adopted 3 1/2" APD-marked 27-2 from my inferior cell phone camera...First pic is the grips-off, fresh-from-gun-show, getting-ready-for-bath group pic in the upper right...Next shows APD stamp...Thanks to a member here, I also have the Austin PD sign-out sheet on this gun...And the letter received from Don Mundell verifies the authenticity......Ben

EDIT: Apologies for the crooked pics...