Vintage S&W Product Catalog Value?

[fireman 9731]

I stumbled upon a nice collection of vintage Smith and Wesson product catalogs at an estate sale. Its a well kept collection of catalogs from various years spanning from 1940 to the early 2000s. Not one for every year, there are some gaps. Probably 35-40 catalogs in total. All of the catalogs are in good condition, stored in plastic sleeves in 3 ring binders. There are also some dealer promotional sales items.

I will try to take a few pictures this evening, because I know everyone likes them. Looking through these old catalogs is a real treat, seeing all of the classic models, options, and prices.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any idea of the value of such a collection. I purchased it with the intent of reselling it, hoping it was worth a little more than what I paid for it.

Any input on values or a good place to sell them would would be appreciated.

 

[stu1ritter]

I would strongly suggest visiting the S&W Collectors Asson. forum at http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php and go to the Classified section and ask your question there in the Acces/Misc For Sale or Trade section. I'm sure you will be inundated with answers.

Stu

 

[fireman 9731]

Here are a few samples. Any ideas on value before I have to post on the S&W forum?

 

[fireman 9731]

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

STOP!

Do not go to the SWCA site!

I am interested.

How much do you want?

Send me a private message.

 

[bannockburn]

firearm9731

Very cool stuff! I have a few those, mostly from the '70s and '80s. I especially like the older, vintage catalogs and the S&W Third Generation Pistols "Wheel of Fortune".

 

[JONWILL]

Ebay. Look up the prices on the sold items to get the current market value.

 

[Twiki357]

I have a better idea. Keep them and become a source for THR members to find out what their S&W guns were originally priced at.

 

[fireman 9731]

I believe Driftwood and I have a deal worked out. I'm sure he would be glad to share them with everyone here eventually. He is much better at photography and imparting wisdom than I am.

 

[FROGO207]

^^^^^ All is good now.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

The check's in the mail.

 

[hAkron]

Very cool!

 

[Dain Bramage]

I'm shocked a wheel can sort out third gen models. I thought you needed at least a Macintosh 128K.

 

[fireman 9731]

Haha I thought it was funny too. I wonder is such and item ever existed for the revolver models?

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

I only have two S&W semi-autos, a Model 39 and a Model 59. I doubt if I will actually need the wheel for anything. Did not even know such a thing existed.

I'm a revolver guy.

This is the revolver section of THR, isn't it?