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Post by "DoubleAction" on Aug 4, 2007 20:57:19 GMT -5
This newly produced revolver is being called "The Registered Magnum". I am wondering if this clone also comes with the frame mounted firing pin and hammer lock. The price is nothing short of ridiculous, to say the least. We all know too well the story of the S&W Registered .357 Magnum and what followed when Model numbers were assigned to the S&W Revolvers, which resulted in the Model 27. Can anyone imagine buying one of these Lew Hortons and telling people you have a brand new "Registered Magnum" Model 27, for which you shelled out $1700. dollars for ?. Would I trade my own 27-2 for one of these ? I don't think so. The good thing is, as long as suckers exist who buy into these kind of promotions, the future values of the original Model 27s are sure to increase. The original Registered .357 Magnums are already scarce in my area and the Model 27s are not very common. Let it be a reminder that the original was once considered to be the flagship of the S&W revolver lineup. |
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Post by TA on Aug 5, 2007 14:11:20 GMT -5
There is an interesting example of an original Registered Magnum for sale on the S&W Forum. It has gained quite a bit of interest and has gone into 3 pages of questions and comments. A bit rich for my blood, but I wouldn't spend $1700 on a new Registered Magnum either. With all of the marketing hype bringing back some of the old names, I found myself having to be careful and read the descriptions carefully when considering a bid on Gunbroker.
Here is the ad on S&W Forum:
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Aug 6, 2007 12:17:53 GMT -5
TA; Since the original registered magnums bring so much from their collector interest, I've found the Model 27s to be those of which one can purchase at a modest price while being able to enjoy shooting without being concern over the gun's appraisal value.
"Original" is beginning to take on more meaning with the S&W revolvers than we have seen in the past. Surprisingly, we have been seeing many of the original numbered models priced far below that of their new reproduction cousins. I recently saw on Gunbroker an asking price of almost $900. for a four inch Model 29-3. The trend we have been accustomed to is gradually passing into history.
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Post by TA on Aug 6, 2007 19:33:28 GMT -5
I think you are right. There was a nice 5" Model 27-2 going for $675.00 shipped. I thought long and hard. It sounds to be a great deal, but I spent my slush fund elsewhere. Somebody got themselves a fine revolver!
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Aug 9, 2007 15:44:12 GMT -5
Some people are now willing to put the same amount of money they would spend on a new piece toward a pre-owned. S&Ws have always been a bargain, new or used, but the new pieces these days are seeing competition from the pre owned market place.
Some radical changes have occurred with production on the new revolvers and there remains many who continue to love the revolvers as they once were.
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Post by dogman on Aug 9, 2007 19:10:48 GMT -5
A good Friend of mine died last year and I inherited his gun collection and in it was two registered magnums that his grandfather bought in 38 or 39 I would have to look at the receipt and see. One he carried on the LACSO as did his dad and granddad. Both are special order 5 inch barrels and I have all the paperwork and sales rickets with them. The grandfather bought one to carry and one for backup in case the first one broke. Don't even want to know what they are worth. These are pre Model 27.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Aug 10, 2007 15:13:48 GMT -5
A good Friend of mine died last year and I inherited his gun collection and in it was two registered magnums that his grandfather bought in 38 or 39 I would have to look at the receipt and see. One he carried on the LACSO as did his dad and granddad. Both are special order 5 inch barrels and I have all the paperwork and sales rickets with them. The grandfather bought one to carry and one for backup in case the first one broke. Don't even want to know what they are worth. These are pre Model 27. dogman; Original paperwork and Certificates of Registration plays a big role in in the Registered Magnums' appraisals. As you already know; The problem with getting good appraisals is a small fact of many appraisers are also in the business of buying/selling guns. Local values also do not dictate what one is willing to purchase the piece for in another part of the country. The Original Registered Magnums need to find their way toward the big money collectors. Although I would love for an Original Registered Magnum to find it's way within the range of my own grip; I will always consider myself fortunate to have acquired a 27-2. I have used The Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wessson, by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas, for pricing on several ocassions. I have also found that local dealers price very close to the values found in this book. This is often good because this book often puts many values to be very low for the area I live. I can buy a gun on the south side and find the same piece on the north side of the city selling for as much as 50% more. The auctions provide a current measuring stick for pricing. Speaking for myself, I'm not into selling guns or placing values on what I think a certain piece would sell for. I do know what certain pieces sell for in my immediate area and I know how very few there are who are willing to purchase such guns. The Supica Catalog has the Registered Magnum priced around $3,000. in NIB condition, with original registration, with a possiblity of the rarest of barrel lengths reaching into five figures. The same catalog also lists a value of my Model 27-2 as being $450., that I have been offered $600. shortly after buying the gun three years ago. |
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