Saw a revolver on sale Sat at local gunshow....seller wanted $ 800 for a model 57-1 ( .41 Mag ), Sq Butt, blued in 4" , with original coke bottle stocks on it.....gun was in Good condition, not excellent, I didn't want the gun--- I tried to buy the grips for $200...but he said no.../ he just didn't want to sell grips without the gun...so had to respect that..../ others had asked too probably...
I collect and shoot a lot of N frames ....27's 28's 29's.....627's and 629's....( .357 and .44 Mag)....but .41 mag has never stirred my fancy..../ but if the model 57 had less handling and holster wear, I might have been more tempted.....but shortly after I left it a dealer - buyer stepped up and got it for $750 ....--- he told me his buddy will pay him $200 for grips...and he'll try and resell gun for $750...even though he'll have to keep it awhile.....he routinely brings at least a dozen nice s&w revolvers to show to sell.../ he wouldn't sell me grips either...
$500 is probably top value on that model 57 based on condition in my view....even if I had put some extra, standard S&W grips I had at home on it.../ but I thought $300 was too much for coke bottle grips...but maybe I am undervaluing it because I don’t like the .41 mag....
What are you guys seeing in your areas for prices on original " coke bottle S&W stocks" ....I know someone is making knock offs now -- but i'm holding out for originals....
I collect and shoot a lot of N frames ....27's 28's 29's.....627's and 629's....( .357 and .44 Mag)....but .41 mag has never stirred my fancy..../ but if the model 57 had less handling and holster wear, I might have been more tempted.....but shortly after I left it a dealer - buyer stepped up and got it for $750 ....--- he told me his buddy will pay him $200 for grips...and he'll try and resell gun for $750...even though he'll have to keep it awhile.....he routinely brings at least a dozen nice s&w revolvers to show to sell.../ he wouldn't sell me grips either...
$500 is probably top value on that model 57 based on condition in my view....even if I had put some extra, standard S&W grips I had at home on it.../ but I thought $300 was too much for coke bottle grips...but maybe I am undervaluing it because I don’t like the .41 mag....
What are you guys seeing in your areas for prices on original " coke bottle S&W stocks" ....I know someone is making knock offs now -- but i'm holding out for originals....
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