What's a S&W model 46 worth?
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Not quite the level of finishing/features as the 41 but rarer and they were all accuracy tested/verified before leaving the factory I believe. There is a collector community for these guns. On EE it could probably fetch 800 + if the right buyer is poking around. 600 hundred, maybe a little more, is not unreasonable for a FTF deal if the gun has seen some use and does not have any of the original materials.
Should be worth slightly more than a 41 of similar vintage due to the lower numbers made. Also depends if its the long barrel or short barrel and whether its a radius cut or straight cut on the slide where the rails meet the body. The short barrel is the rarer of the two. Radius cut is better but not a deal breaker, just look for cracks if straight cut as these guns were not tolerant of HV ammo. Very good condition, two magazines, but no accessories - $1000. Add some more if its a short barrel. Going down accordingly for wear & tear.
If you are a collector, than TT1900 is right, If you are a shooter, I would not pay more for a 46, as they are a poor mans 41.
Re ammo , no matter the model , these are not made for HV ammo, they are all target model guns and should use standard, but I know , lots of people use HV as that is what is cheap.
At $1000.oo , It would have to be in Exc condition, average 600-750.oo , last one I sold was vg and sold at 650.oo , barrel type enters into it as well.
Marshall
Re ammo , no matter the model , these are not made for HV ammo, they are all target model guns and should use standard, but I know , lots of people use HV as that is what is cheap.
At $1000.oo , It would have to be in Exc condition, average 600-750.oo , last one I sold was vg and sold at 650.oo , barrel type enters into it as well.
Marshall
