What would be value of nice S&W 38/44 Outdorsman, shown on picture bellow? I am talking about postwar production, before so called “short action” was introduced. I am not big fan of 38 Special, but this one I’ll grab in a heartbeat. Thanks, Onty.
S&W 38/44 Outdorsman
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Last one I bought I paid $350 for, but that was a while back and only average condition. That one looks like it's worth at least a couple hundred more. - dan
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- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I think $5-700 would be right for a gun in top condition like the one pictured.
The Blue Book has other ideas, suggesting $700-$1950 for prewar guns, $425-$1125 for guns made from 1950-1957, and $750-$2250 for guns made from 1958-1966. Our laws have certainly impacted gun values!
The Blue Book has other ideas, suggesting $700-$1950 for prewar guns, $425-$1125 for guns made from 1950-1957, and $750-$2250 for guns made from 1958-1966. Our laws have certainly impacted gun values!
Brutus
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Although it's not the same, I purchased a Pre-War S&W Heavy Duty that was once carried by a BCPP officer.
It was hardly shot, no rust, but has honest holster wear.
I would put the blueing finish at about 85%.
Personally, I did not mind paying 500 dollars for it. (for some that's too much I guess)
PS: If the ambient light does not beam off the half-moon front sight, it's a very accurate shooter. Double action pull is superb as well.
Finding fine qualities like these old S&W sixguns, in any handgun, is a rarity these days.
I am not a collector, my guns I buy to use them.
Edit: Any of these big'ole N-frames are real pussy cats with factory level power, 38 special.
Onty, your pictures display two different handguns BTW. Maybe you are aware of this?
It was hardly shot, no rust, but has honest holster wear.
I would put the blueing finish at about 85%.
Personally, I did not mind paying 500 dollars for it. (for some that's too much I guess)
PS: If the ambient light does not beam off the half-moon front sight, it's a very accurate shooter. Double action pull is superb as well.
Finding fine qualities like these old S&W sixguns, in any handgun, is a rarity these days.
I am not a collector, my guns I buy to use them.
Edit: Any of these big'ole N-frames are real pussy cats with factory level power, 38 special.
Onty, your pictures display two different handguns BTW. Maybe you are aware of this?
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