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Post by mbaneacp on Apr 16, 2016 2:36:00 GMT -5
Oddly, I've been offerred a .44-Special 624 4-inch, engraved ( I assume factory, but maybe not) with elephant ivory Magnas. Never holstered; 50 rounds through it. What might be a general consesus on price?  ? Wasnt really looking for a new .44 Special right now...but... Michael B |
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Post by BigBore44 on Apr 16, 2016 5:30:42 GMT -5
Michael It sounds like fate to me  It also sounds like a nice piece, 4" 44spl Smith, engraved with Ivories. OH YEAH  We only live once, might as well do it Right.... Best. Ray |
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Post by rjm52 on Apr 16, 2016 8:19:40 GMT -5
Would totally depend on the quality/coverage of the engraving... With elephant ivory grips my low ball would be $1200. If the engraving was done by someone famous then possibly in excess of $2K...can you post any pics?
Bob
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Post by oregon45 on Apr 16, 2016 11:20:25 GMT -5
With box and papers? For a 624 the box should have a red "C" stamped on it indicating that the gun was inspected by S&W during the recall on the 624's in the mid-80s. S&W did not mark the guns to indicate they had been inspected; they marked the boxes. Without the box, the gun is worth somewhat less but still should be worth about $800-900. Elephant ivories, depending on quality and maker, go for at least $400 these days so, I agree with the assessment that, engraving aside, the gun is probably worth about $1200 as it sits. Engraving is tougher. If you like it, it adds value. If it was done by someone famous, it adds value. If neither of those things are true, it detracts from the gun's value. Here's my 624 box marked to indicate the gun had been inspected during the recall:  I wouldn't let the absence of a box put you off the gun. My 6.5" 624 didn't have a box when I bought it and I've shot that gun extensively for the last 14 years with no issues. The box goes more to the value of the gun than to its utility. |
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Post by oregon45 on Apr 16, 2016 11:39:55 GMT -5
For inspiration, here's my 624 with ivory micarta magnas. One of these years I'm going to have it engraved.  |
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Post by brionic on Apr 16, 2016 11:57:09 GMT -5
Agree with the above comments. I don't care for the factory laser engraving, so that would be a minus for me, as would second rate engraving. I would not consider paying extra for any engraving unless it were drop dead gorgeous. It's just too subjective and isn't worth paying to fix someone else's dream.
As far as the grips, obviously ivory commands a premium so if they aren't perfectly fit - and let's face it, the vast majority aren't - they can either be sold off to recoup cost or to put toward a nice set, or can possibly be refitted if they are oversize.
For me, seeing is believing and it's hard to set my own price unless I know what I'm dealing with. Otherwise, I agree that a "pristine" 624 4" would be in the neighborhood of $700-800, the grips, depending on style and provenance, $300 or more.
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Post by CraigC on Apr 16, 2016 12:27:08 GMT -5
Totally depends on who engraved it and to what extent. The difference can be significant.
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Post by rigby on Apr 16, 2016 13:20:09 GMT -5
I remember seeing some factory S&W engraving from the late 80s early 90s that was quite good.
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Post by mbaneacp on Apr 16, 2016 22:46:59 GMT -5
have asked for multiple photos...my inclination is to keep the ivories and sell off the 624...but then again, my Sweetie says I'm incapable of actually selling a gun...THANK YOU!
mb
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Post by jayhawker on Apr 17, 2016 9:27:38 GMT -5
If the engraving is of professional quality, it adds considerable value. Many years ago Wilson told how to tell quality engraving. Compare it to our paper money, which is printed using hand engraved plates. If engraving on gun is not as good as engraving on money, keep the money.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Apr 19, 2016 20:04:52 GMT -5
In reference to the recall, this has been argued to death over on the S&W Forum. Closure was finally attained when Roy Jinks explained that the recall was due to some 44 Special cylinders used in the 624s that had been chambered for 44 Magnum. Ostensibly, the recall was over heat treating of the steel but the real reason was due to the ability to slip a 44 Mag into a 44 Special cylinder unwittingly. I've owned 4 624s in the last 30 years and only one had the ability to chamber Magnum rounds. The one I currently have cannot chamber a Magnum.
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Post by coltfan on Apr 25, 2016 12:03:00 GMT -5
If the engraving is of professional quality, it adds considerable value. Many years ago Wilson told how to tell quality engraving. Compare it to our paper money, which is printed using hand engraved plates. If engraving on gun is not as good as engraving on money, keep the money. That is some fantastic advice that I will use in the future. Thank you. |
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