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Pre Model 35
idahogunbroker
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New Item # 498499753
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This gun is in excellent condition and I am trying to find a value, before guessing. Will list on GunBroker
Thanks
Bill Butler
Thanks
Bill Butler
Pre-Model 35, 22/32 Target Pistol which was was first introduced in 1911 and manufactured until World War II. S&W brought the gun back into production in 1953 and my gun (Ser. No. 22965) was made in 1954. The reason my gun is called the Pre-Model 35 is because S&W did not use Model Numbers until the 1960s. The Model 35 was discontinued in the 1970s. S&W did not provide a booklet with the Pre-Model 35.
Believe that early .22's, on the .32 "I" frame. Were known as the Bekeart model. After the gun dealer that first ordered them. They were made till the 30's, and substantially different than your pre Model 35.
Not trying to downgrade your revolver. As it's very uncommon and quite collectable. If it is in factory original/excellent, as you note? My WAG, it is easily worth 4 figures to a collector.
Bill Butler
A gun at that price could use more close photos.
Gun going on sale for $999 no reserve
Bill Butler
In your description you mention model numbers were not used until the 60's. Actually it was 1957.
I have a model 35, great little gun that will stay in my collection.
Model 35's and a pre-35 are very collectible very nice guns, but I think your $999 start may be a little optimistic. It may easily end up going for $1200 to $1500, but I would have started it at about $800. Just my 2 cents.