Well since you asked so nicely I pulled out my books:
2007 Standard Catalog of Firearms 17th edition
Single Six Convertible (with 22 LR and .22 rimfire mag cylinder)
Excellent = 400 - 98% condition with 100% factory condition
Very Good = 300 - ~92% original finish
Good = 200 - 80% with factory replacement parts allowed
Fair = 150 - ~30% original finish but still safe to shoot and in working order
Poor = 125 - the rest
Barrel lengths in 4-5/8" and 9-1/2" will bring a premium
29th Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values
Has the old model (1953-73) separate - 3 screws through frame and has 4 clicks on cocking.
Single six convertible with 5-1/2" or 6-1/2" barrel
100% = 450
98%= 350
95% = 250
90% = 170
80% = 120
70% = 110
60% = 100
Add approximately $50-100 for 4-5/8" or 9-1/2" barrel depending on condition.
New Model - 2 pins through frame and cock without the clicks associated with the old models. .22 S,L or LR with interchangeable .22 mag cyl
4-5/8" barrel is rare and add ~200 to values
MSR = 492
100% = 415
98%= 350
95% = 300
90% = 250
80% = 215
70% = 185
60% = 160
In stainless actually cheaper by around 100.
WOW... Thanks.. Who would have thought the price would have gone up that much in the past couple years from $215 in 2002 at 98% to 350 today for the same gun.... How is it a Gun purchased 40 years ago worth the same as a new one made yesterday..
In your opinion.
Noticeable holster wear on the bluing and missing the Mag cylinder would fetch what percentage of condition... IMO that would place it below or at (Good = 200 - 80% with factory replacement parts allowed) The 29th edition would probably place it around 90% = 170
I wouldn't know where to begin on the one Drilled and tapped for a scope..
I can however say i was close with my estimation of them both being 200 dollar guns and 320 to 340 quoted prices would actually place them in the category of 98-100%.
I also found a guy with one New in the box with Papers and the mag cylinder in the velvet bag the whole shebang and he was asking 620...
Thanks for the info hedgelj And thanks for all that typing buddy