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What's a gun worth?

imnewhere

Posted 9:29 pm, 10/20/2018

Unless it is a prototype. That has all been covered, but thanks for showing up.

aFicIoNadoS

Posted 4:43 pm, 10/20/2018

S&W started putting serial numbers on their handguns in 1857. So if it was made after 1930 it would definitely have a serial number

imnewhere

Posted 12:18 pm, 10/20/2018

There might be a serial number under the grips.

imnewhere

Posted 12:14 pm, 10/20/2018

S&W was using serial numbers pre-20th century, although a lot of smaller manufacturers and imports did not use numbers until 1968.

White America

Posted 9:18 am, 10/20/2018

A 38 smith 350 on the low side 550 on the high side

Ar500

Posted 9:04 am, 10/20/2018

It could be as new as 67-8 , serial numbers were not required before 1968

imnewhere

Posted 8:23 am, 10/20/2018

Gunbroker.com has several listed. Duncan gun shop would be a good place to start. Tell them you don't want to sell the gun, you are looking for a value for insurance purposes. The ones on GB start at $300, but that has very little to do with yours. I know of a few modern S&W revolvers without serial numbers that are super rare prototypes. That does not mean your pistol is a prototype, just that there is a precedent for no serial number. Good luck with it.

jojo9

Posted 1:08 am, 10/20/2018

I'll take those shells if they fit. But I'd like my money back on the new box I bought if anyone can use them.

thefleamarketeers

Posted 12:45 am, 10/20/2018

i got a box of shells for .38s&w.... 50rnds 25.00 bucks

jojo9

Posted 12:20 am, 10/20/2018

168, It is not in my possession right now, I let a guy that knows about guns look at it for me because the new bullets wouldn't fit & I have better sense than to try to fire one when the bullets don't fit right. I fired it 3 times with the bullets that were in it already, it fires perfectly, I still have my hand. He told me it was made between 1930 - 1960. We've researched it & can't find out much, that's why I'm asking y'all for help. I'll put some pics up soon as I get it back. I intend to sell it but need to know what's it's worth.

168Amax

Posted 12:16 am, 10/20/2018

With no serial numbers and in that caliber its definitely old, I suggest you take it to some one like Rick at church's and let him have a look at it

168Amax

Posted 12:01 am, 10/20/2018

Its probably not a 38spl but a 38 s&w which is a shorter much less powerful round. Do not attempt to force a 38 spl into the cylinder. With out looking at it I can not give you any info on what it might be worth

jojo9

Posted 11:56 pm, 10/19/2018

It's not on that site, come on guys, what's it worth? It shoots good! But the bullets we bought for that type gun don't fit, so what's up with that? They're what it calls for but are shorter than the original bullets. Now I'm stuck with a box I don't need.

Ar500

Posted 11:03 pm, 10/19/2018

I overheard a pawn store worker say that he tries to make $100 on every gun

168Amax

Posted 10:59 pm, 10/19/2018

They usually offer 25%

Ar500

Posted 10:56 pm, 10/19/2018

Take it to a pawn shop, see what they offer then double it, that will get you close to what it's wort

168Amax

Posted 10:53 pm, 10/19/2018

https://www.bluebook...om/#/Index
This is the go to for most gun dealers

aFicIoNadoS

Posted 10:36 pm, 10/19/2018

You can look on gunbroker to see what others have sold for. But keep in mind yours is not in as good of shape as you think.

jojo9

Posted 10:27 pm, 10/19/2018

Why do you say that? It's been in our family forever.

Ole Sarge

Posted 9:53 pm, 10/19/2018

I bet you could find out if you took it over to the Sheriff Department.

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