My Father just scored

[TripleDigitRide]

My Father lives in Tulsa, and he does some buying and selling of mostly Harley Davidson motorcycles and motorcycle parts on the side. He got a call from some guy who recently inherited a bunch of his Grandfather's stuff, so he went to check out the old motorcycle.

 

As they were loading the motorcycle, my Dad asked him if he happened to have anything else for sale. The guy told him he also inherited "some old revolver" that his Grandfather kept  locked up next to the bed for the last several years. Not knowing much about guns, my Dad called me while the guy went to get it. It was a Smith & Wesson 14-4 with a 6" barrel. He also had 100+ rounds of .38 Special. I told him to ask the guy what he wanted for it. The guy said "$150 for the gun and ammo". I instantly told my Dad to give him the money and calmly run as fast as he can.

 

After buying the bike, he only had $147 in his pocket, so he walked away with what he described as a "real nice" Smith & Wesson 14-4 and 100+ rounds of ammo for $147. I'm waiting on pictures and serial number.

 

Please ignore his poor gun handling skillz in the second picture.

 

Edited May 19, 2013 by TripleDigitRide

[Mike.357]

dayum

[frankmako]

The luck. I wish I could have some luck.

[TripleDigitRide]

According to a fellow TGOer, it is a 1978-1979 model. Now trying to determine the value.

[221 Fireball]

That never happens to me :stunned:

 

Guess thats what I get for hanging around gun knowledgeable people. Probably should hang out at the widower's bingo parlor to score ... don't go there....GUNS......pervert.  :yuck: 

[221 Fireball]

Triple Digit....its worth $300...I'll be right over!!!!!!

[TripleDigitRide]

Pictures added. Anyone wanna take a stab at rating it's condition?

Edited May 19, 2013 by TripleDigitRide

[jtmaze]

Just let us know I am sure someone here will let him get out from under it for $200. That is if he is in a pinch.

[TripleDigitRide]

Just let us know I am sure someone here will let him get out from under it for $200. That is if he is in a pinch.

I offered in $157. He said that he loved me, but wasn't if he loved me that much.  :cry: 

[Spots]

Heck with the pistol, lets see some Harleys. :lol:

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[TripleDigitRide]

Heck with the pistol, lets see some Harleys. :lol:

Sent from the backwoods of Nowhere

No doubt. There's no shortage of those in his garage.

[npgunner]

if your father is interested in a quick return on investment I'll give him $175 for it!! HAHA ;)

[Patton]

Those target grips are worth almost that.

[LCPfraTN]

To say that your Dad did very well is an understatement!

[tartanphantom]

Wow. The only time I ever score like that is when some guy offers me an old wrist rocket and a handful of ball bearings. :stunned:

[JohnC]

I'm not a revolver guy, so forgive my ignorance. But what makes this gun special? Age? Features?




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[TripleDigitRide]

I'm not a revolver guy, so forgive my ignorance. But what makes this gun special? Age? Features?




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Just the fact that he got the gun for about $100, if you consider what the ammo is worth.

[Patton]

Well any Smith and Wesson revolver brings a fair amount. The model 14 is a target model and isnt all that common. Those grips are some of the more desired grips to have on any k frame. It appears to be really clean for around 35 years old which makes it valuable as well.

[JohnC]

Those target grips are worth almost that.

 

My dad collects S&W's (I never was in to them). He's got some like this one pictured that haven't ever been shot (still NIB). lol

 

Anyway, I just showed him the picture of this gun and he said he has 3 sets of those grips laying around. :stare: Are we rich?  :x:  

Edited May 21, 2013 by JohnC

[kwe45919]

I'd say it's easily a $400 dollar revolver........if it's in better shape than I think it is, you could get $500 or more pending the right collector.

 

 

 

Damn sweet find. That thing will shoot like a dream, just wait. Ya'll suck for robbin' that man of his grandfathers gun. :pleased:

[TNcitizen22]

Good lord. Where are these deals?!?!

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[TripleDigitRide]

He sold it today for $500 and a Harley gas tank.

[BigK]

He sold it today for $500 and a Harley gas tank.

Wow, there ain't a day-trader out there that wouldn't kill for that ROI!!

[Spiffy]

My dad collects S&W's (I never was in to them). He's got some like this one pictured that haven't ever been shot (still NIB). lol

 

Anyway, I just showed him the picture of this gun and he said he has 3 sets of those grips laying around. :stare: Are we rich?  :x:  

 

 

That makes me sad on the inside in the same way an old toy is still new in the box.........no one ever got to love it and receive the love that "playing" with it gives.