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s&w 14 - 8 3/4" - nickel... value
BandR Firearms
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Does anyone know the value of a s&w 14-4 in 8 3/4" barrel with a nickel finish? It's also unfired. Thanks, Brett.
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Early vs late production affect the value, as does the original box & packaging. We also need to know if there is an "N" on the barrel, cylinder, & frame, indicating factory nickel finish.
Neal
EDIT: I don't know when S&W started marking nickel guns, but it has to be at least 40-50 years ago. Dimensions on major parts are made to different specs to compensate for the thickness that plating adds.
EDIT: I concur with rufe-snow. A minty nickel gun in the box could sell for $1K or more. But, half the collectors will back off without the box. Given limited shooter interest in the long barrel, it may only bring $400-500. So, a wide range unless you have > 1 collector bidding.
We really need photos.
Early vs late production affect the value, as does the original box & packaging. We also need to know if there is an "N" on the barrel, cylinder, & frame, indicating factory nickel finish.
Neal
I only have two photo's I took with my cell phone real quick. I know they are not the best, but it's all I have right now. BTW, these are all model 14's, but my question pertains to the top one.
I have the S&W tools and firearms manual... no box. Fromt the e-mail I have:
FACTORY STAMPS UNDER GRIPS SHOW 7.79 R-N
S/N 27K59X5X
I will look for the other stampings when I get home. Just wondering here do all nickel finishes by S&W get stamped with an "N"?
JIM......