Coonan .357

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Im trying to find a value for one of these and am coming up dry. I haven't seen it but a guy I've bought lots of reloading gear from has one im thinking about buying. He says its nickel finish with a 9" barrel, 3 magazines, pristine condition except for 1 recent scratch. He has original box & papers. He said there is 1 thing wrong. Its not ejecting spent casings. Anyone know an approximate value?
 
Never seen one with a nickel finish, but that doesn't mean somebody hasn't had one nickel plated. For me, that would decrease the value.

And yes, the barrel length should be either 4(ish, I forget if it is 4 or 4 1/4) or 5 inches.

Value, in very good shape, should be around 900-1000.
If it is one of the early ones, (80s production, not the current ones) maybe up to $1200. Condition dependent.

If it has a functional problem, deduct some money for that. Deduct a bit more for the nickel...
 
Thanks for info. He said the barrel "stuck" out from the gun. That appears to be the 6" barrel. It is not a newer one. It was bought years ago. Talked to him again. Its a stainless finish. Sorry for not having all info in OP. Just trying to get a ball park $.
 
It's possible he has a compensator installed, but that's not considered part of the barrel. Coonan offers guns made from the factory that way. If I recall, the MSRP for those is around $1,600 to $1,700 WITH the compensator and some other goodies installed.

EDIT: The Classic Compensated comes with an integral compensator, Millett white/orange outline sights, checkered black walnut grips, Teflon black and matte stainless two-tone finish. Made 1996-1998, price (100%) $1,275. This per my most recent Blue Book.

If it is a Model B Compensated however, it does have a 6" barrel and is listed at $1,000. Made from 1990 to 1998, this seems more likely.
 
Thanks for info. He informed me this morning that he doesn't want to sell it at this time. He did 2 days ago. Ill probably check again in a few months.
 
HUH! That's funny, my friend orderd one souped up like a Hot Rod and will have it next week,1600 $ + if I"am not mistaken.
 
I'm vaguely looking for one myself. So far the $1,600 price tag has me hesistant to buy. Maybe next year.
 
I've never seen one listed online for less than $1,400. I've only ever seen two in person and they were both around $1,300 or so.
 
I got mine for $1480 and that was with milled grips. Took 10 months to get. The price did go up about $100-$150 from the time i had first ordered mine. About $1600 for the compensated model
 
Someone has been dumping these things. Maybe a distributor, maybe they are factory refurbs, or who knows, but starting in April I have seen three of them in different gun stores, all sold as used but "Like new in box", with identical looking new condition boxes, all right around $1000-$1100.

I had never seen one (in person) before April of this year.
 
Interesting Willie. Im wondering how recent this was. Dan Coonan sold the company at one point and walked away. After the company eventually filed bankruptcy he started making them again. But I don't know the timeline for any of this.
 
fallout mike said:
Im trying to find a value for one of these and am coming up dry. I haven't seen it but a guy I've bought lots of reloading gear from has one im thinking about buying. He says its nickel finish with a 9" barrel, 3 magazines, pristine condition except for 1 recent scratch. He has original box & papers. He said there is 1 thing wrong. Its not ejecting spent casings. Anyone know an approximate value?
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I'd be very leery of a gun that does not eject the empty cases.
That is probably a deal breaker for me.
Plus I "think" the new models function better.
 
Ummm....duh,

No semi-auto that does not eject spent casings is as it sits worth more than a 19th century duelling pistol.

Political ramifications aside, modifying JB's 1911 to the extent necessary to swallow 357 mag. is a bad idea. A great parlor trick? Yes, I would go with that. A combat handgun to choose among all of the current options? Nahhh.... not so much.

YMMV and let the buyer beware.

P.S. In my mind this is at best a "collector speculation" with an emphasis on speculation.
 
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Digging up this old thread. He recently contacted me and said he will sell it now. I traded a gun for it that I had got a deal on. I'm only in it about $600. Come to find out the problem of not ejecting the casing was from him shooting .38 special without having the 10# recoil spring to change out so it will cycle with them. Haven't even shot it yet due to weather.
 
For that price I would have jumped on it from what ive heard about them is all good. After hearing the previous input I myself would have researched/made my decision and then maybe the purchase. I know my friend put allot of extras on his/A BUNCH! He loves it. Let us know about the ejection issue? As is sounds like you may have found the problem.
 
I've had a Coonan for a couple of years. I have found that you need to load to the max. (Sorry I can't comment on factory ammo). Coonan likes hot loads. Even changing the spring for .38 spl you need to load to +P levels. At least that's what my experience has been. It's a well made fun gun.
 
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