NIB S&W 14-2 price advice?

[slick6]

I know where a beautiful mint, NIB specimen of an blue 6" S&W Model 14-2 is located, with box and papers! It looks as new as if S&W had just built this gun yesterday! It is of 1968 vintage-so, the Diamond magna's were not available during this year, But, the gun is equipped with the correct serial numbered non-diamond magna grips.

However, my concern is the rock bottom price of $750 for this Model 14-2? Although I,m drawn to perfectly mint guns, as much as I like this gun for the purpose of only collecting it, since this is a bygone era .38 Special Target revolver, I'm wondering if I should buy this gun for this price-or, to just forget about it's NIB condition-and, to just pass on buying this gun?

I'd like to hear all of your opinions so I can get a feel for whether this Model 14-2 would still be worthwhile to purchase for $750 + tax + DROS-or, would this be unwise-despite liking the condition of this gun-and therefore, should drop the bucket and run(So to speak)?

 

[madcratebuilder]

If you collect NIB safe queens then go for it, not many to choose from. The price is more than I would pay but I'm a cheap bastard. From an investment standpoint you well have to wait a long time to make any money on it, a long, long time. If you want a shooter there are better deals around. Last fall I bought this M14 for well under half of that NIB gun.
I would think $500 would be about top dollar, the demand for 6" 14-2's is not that high.

 

[bluetopper]

That's about what Fugate would be asking.

It boils down to if you want a safe queen or something to shoot and enjoy.

 

[jad0110]

However, my concern is the rock bottom price of $750 for this Model 14-2?

Actually, that price is hardly rock bottom, even if it is LNIB and has matching stocks, the box and paperwork.

At $750, that gun is priced in 95% Model 27-2 or -3 territory (sans box and papers though).

$750 is waaaay high, IMO. With the box and papers, and say in unfired condition, $450-$525 would be more like it, and I honestly wouldn't pay more than $500.

The 14 is a very nice gun, and would make a very cool addition to your collection, but not for that price.

 

[kle]

If you're going to shoot it, there are less expensive shooters out there for around $450-$550. If you're going to look at it, then I think $750 for an absolutely unfired, 99+% Model 14-2 with box and papers and accessories and original grips and unturned cylinder is about right.

 

[Colt Smith]

Look around...

Last summer I picked up a minty 1947 K-22 with 6 rounds through it for $525 with box and holster. Take your time and look around. I think there are better deals out there. But...if you have to have it right now, only you can say if it's worth it.

 

[Oro]

14's have their fans and collectors. I've seen some surprising prices on them. I would think $650 total OTD is not crazy; $750 sounds a bit high. I think it's priced waiting for that hard-core 14 fan who will pay that regardless.

With some hard shopping, you can find a mint 3.5" 27-2 sans box for that or about a c-note more. Example:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=145314374