J Frame value

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I found an aluminum frame J frame, .38 special, black finish, bobbed hammer, firing pin on hammer, no lock, Ahrends and original grips and box $425.00
Seemed steep to me but I thought I would ask the experts here.

[Isaac]

I'm not an expert, gunsmith or even revolver enthusiast- but I would buy it assuming

the finish was original
the screws aren't marred, ideally untouched
and the breach face /bore look clean

Idk if that one would be eligible for their life time warranty, but I know the firing pin snubs, and this could be totally in my head, but they seem to me to have a better trigger pull. Plus, the grips are worth a few bucks, which if you sell will cheapen the piece- especially if you don't have to pay tax or transfer

Also with a piece like that- if they let you shoot to make sure the barrel is aligned, awesome- but prob not a deal breaker for me

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I'm not an expert, gunsmith or even revolver enthusiast- but I would buy it assuming

the finish was original
the screws aren't marred, ideally untouched
and the breach face /bore look clean

Idk if that one would be eligible for their life time warranty, but I know the firing pin snubs, and this could be totally in my head, but they seem to me to have a better trigger pull. Plus, the grips are worth a few bucks, which if you sell will cheapen the piece- especially if you don't have to pay tax or transfer

Also with a piece like that- if they let you shoot to make sure the barrel is aligned, awesome- but prob not a deal breaker for me

The trigger pull was very good. Better than my other two hammerless J frames with a trigger job.

[Isaac]

Do eeeeeeeet!!!

[Sherman A. House DDS]

Offer $375. Settle on $400 OTD.

With new no-lock 442's, going sometimes $100 cheaper than their asking price, as a pragmatic move, you'd be better off with the 442/642. However, if you want a carry piece with slightly more value, then do it, but be cool with the premium price.

AND POST PICS.


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Offer $375. Settle on $400 OTD.

With new no-lock 442's, going sometimes $100 cheaper than their asking price, as a pragmatic move, you'd be better off with the 442/642. However, if you want a carry piece with slightly more value, then do it, but be cool with the premium price.

AND POST PICS.


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ok thats what I will do

[Screwball]

While it is hard to go on that description, being there is absolutely nothing in regards to condition, if it is one of those 37s they did when the no-lock revolver runs started, I'd grab it for $425. I got my 642-1 at that time, but did look at those for a little bit. Rather the sealed action over an exposed bobbed hammer.

Don't get me wrong, try to haggle on the price, but if the price is firm, I wouldn't worry about $25 or $50 when you really can't get them anymore.

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While it is hard to go on that description, being there is absolutely nothing in regards to condition, if it is one of those 37s they did when the no-lock revolver runs started, I'd grab it for $425. I got my 642-1 at that time, but did look at those for a little bit. Rather the sealed action over an exposed bobbed hammer.

Don't get me wrong, try to haggle on the price, but if the price is firm, I wouldn't worry about $25 or $50 when you really can't get them anymore.

There wasm't a wear line on the cylinder. It had rings where it had been shot and the barrel was dirty. It had some gummed up old lubricant. I am really liking my big dot M&P 340 Big Dot and I've seen them recently for less than 600 but this gun is kinda cool and I'd like to have at least one hammer J frame. Looks like it is factory or gunsmith bobbed. I'll have to ask.
ETA Just looked and cheapest I see now is 700. I should have bought it. (MP 340)

[Screwball]

S&W did a run of these... had to find a picture on the internet.

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S&W did a run of these... had to find a picture on the internet.

That looks like the gun.