[Hurryin' Hoosier]

What would be a ballpark price on a 1956-vintage S&W M&P (pre-model 10) 2" snubby .38 Special with all matching serial numbers (except for the grips, which are period-correct), solid as a rock, 85%-90% of the original bluing, and some minor pitting on the cylinder?

[HOSSFLY]

Originally Posted by hurryin' hoosier

what would be a ballpark price on a 1956-vintage s&w m&p (pre-model 10) 2" snubby .38 special with all matching serial numbers (except for the grips, which are period-correct), solid as a rock, 85%-90% of the original bluing, and some minor pitting on the cylinder?

$250 - $300

[trip286]

That pitting on the cylinder is going to be your biggest hit in value, regardless of how minor. I personally would give $300 if I were in the market, but this doesn't reflect a professional appraiser's opinion, just how much it would be worth to me.

Some pics would help.

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

Thanks, guys.

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

Any more opinions?

[c3shooter]

Condition is everything. Price sounds about right, but without pictures.......

[IDVague]

Assuming the timing is correct and no hidden problems, $300 would be about the top of the mark in my opinion. I'd probably be a buyer at about $250 if I planned on keeping it as a shooter/carry gun.