Deals exist, just have to constantly look. A few years back I ran across a hoard of old Smiths (27's, 57's, 13's, 19's, 15's, & one very nice .38/44 Outdoorsman). Old man said I could have whatever I wanted for $400 a pop.
I was on a pretty big revolver kick there for a while a few years back...not so much anymore. At the moment that same guy has in his safe (1) 586, (2) 29-2's, a 4" 57, a 6" 57 with German import stamps, a snub nickel 15, a pre 25 .45 ACP, an 8 3/8" 17, a 4" 15, and a 4" 66.