.38/44 Heavy Duty Pre-World War II Variation S&W Special

[gasmith52]

I have a Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty, Pre-World War II Variation, caliber .38 S&W Special revolver (fixed sight).

S/N is 37135 with ivory grips. Shipped from the factory Nov 12, 1930 to Tacoma.
My father-in-law is wishing to sell this handgun.

Is there a way to find out the value of this revolver? Where would I go to get an appraisal?

thanks!

Maybe I am posting this in the wrong place?

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[jbett98]

Gun Broker has some up for sale.
Here's one for example.

Smith & Wesson 38/44 Heavy Duty Pre War 1940 Exc!
w/Blue Picture Box & Factory Letter - C&R - NR!
folk_fan A+(3069)
Used Condition
Current Bid
$1,003.00



Here's another one on Gun Broker.
S&W 38-44 Heavy Duty 5 Inch Pre War Circa 1938
With Stag Grips.

Current Bid
$505.00

 

[CountryGent]

That is one beauty of a revolver. 'gratz.

 

[Certaindeaf]

You should "buy" it yourself. It's the perfect "house gun" and should be used as such for another hundred years.

 

[Larrabee]

You should "buy" it yourself. It's the perfect "house gun" and should be used as such for another hundred years.

I agree, it's a beautiful firearm. Ivory grips? Could affect the price...

 

[Larrabee]

Never mind about the grips, I see it now.

 

[HuckleberryFun]

Shhh! Don't tell him how much it's worth! Darn it...
That's a nice one. There are lots of Smith fans who'd be interested.

 

[Chee-to]

Check here, very knowledgeable, and friendly board..........
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