S&W DA 45 Army 1917

[rv10x]

What is the best way to sell this handgun?

 

[.455_Hunter]

Welcome to THR!

I would take it to an local gun shop that uses the Gunbroker auction sight and put on consignment.

 

[Reloadron]

First look around for similar guns, get a feel for your asking price. Once you know what you want or need to get out of it I agree with the above. Also, depending on your location make sure you comply with any local, state or federal laws (local and state). Here in Ohio for example I can sell any of my guns through a private sale. This forum also has a buy, sell and trade section, you may want to list it there.

Ron

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I would closely investigate the sights and hammer that they are an improvement or deduction to the gun.

My sense is the latter but they may have a place in the 1917's or target shooting's history.

Either way - they will have a DISTINCT effect on the price and it would be better you know the facts before talking money to anyone who will automatically talk them down on spec or through bad-acting.

All that being said - from the single picture, it seems to be in excellent shape and at the top of its respective market value.

Todd.

 

[Jim Watson]

Sights and hammer are definitely gunsmith jobs.
Strain screw is backed WAY out.
A neat period target revolver but I don't know what that will do to the salability or dollar value.
I'd show it on the S&W board, I have seen similar guns there before.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/

 

[AK103K]

Id bounce over to the S&W forum and ask around there. That sort of thing is their specialty and you will likely get a good idea as to what you have and what its worth.

Looks like Jim beat me to it.

 

[Vern56]

With 1 post, and joined yesterday, I suspect this might be what they call...a scam?

 

[Barbaroja]

With 1 post, and joined yesterday, I suspect this might be what they call...a scam?

How many posts did you start with when you signed up?

 

[bikerdoc]

We are done here.