Well, a friend of mine and I went to a gun show tonight in Valley Forge. He found a S&W M29-2 .44 Mag that he's picking up on Sunday...But I found something else: An H&R "The American Double Action" .38 cal 5 shot in about 60-75% condition. Guy wanted $35 for it. Is there much of a market for these in collectors circles? Looked to be all nickel plated, and in working condition...Should I pick it up? Its cheap enough hehe... What would I be looking at getting out of it if I were to resell it to a collector? From my research, I'm seeing about $75-$95 for it in 60% condition. And really all it needs is the nickel plate polished up to make it better condition... What would I use to polish it up if I do get it?

What do you guys think? Is this a run don't walk to get gun?

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[This message has been edited by Xerces_Blackthorne (edited 06-12-2009).]

The man/seller at the gun show is probably a dealer or gun nut and knows the value of the weapon .
If you do not have a lot of weapons I would buy it ,,there is a possibility this gun has a defect you do not see.
any lite metal cleaner will clean it up simichrome best ,,Just use the white rubbing compound if you have it .a very versatile compound. $2.00 at auto parts store..,,many uses

I think this is a good project ,but do not expect a lot ,,some one will want to buy this gun from you some day..
Even a defective weapon will find a buyer when people are nervous about the society they live in
I was a gun nut for many years and use them in my previous employment

quote Originally posted by uhlanstan: The man/seller at the gun show is probably a dealer or gun nut and knows the value of the weapon . If you do not have a lot of weapons I would buy it ,,there is a possibility this gun has a defect you do not see. any lite metal cleaner will clean it up simichrome best ,,Just use the white rubbing compound if you have it .a very versatile compound. $2.00 at auto parts store..,,many uses I think this is a good project ,but do not expect a lot ,,some one will want to buy this gun from you some day.. Even a defective weapon will find a buyer when people are nervous about the society they live in I was a gun nut for many years and use them in my previous employment

Uh oh, who let stan out of his cage

In all seriousness though, thanks for the info boss. I could always use more guns, although my main choice if I were to buy something would be a .223 bullpup (GSG9), a 5.7mm bullpup rifle (FN 2000), a Dragunov 7.62x54R with full sniper setup, or a selective fire AR or AK...

Not sure yet if I'm going to pick this up, gonna make a few calls tomorrow to see what kind of cash I can get out of it if I clean it up and resell it. Its a collectors gun, not a shooter. If I can get it for $35 and make $60 off it by reselling, I'm ahead of the game $25. Which would work out great, I could use the extra cash...Capitalism at its finest

am i understanding you?

you are asking if you should buy a 38 revolver that doesn't have a paper trail for $35?

if you dont want it, then i do...

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quote Originally posted by buddycraigg: am i understanding you? you are asking if you should buy a 38 revolver that doesn't have a paper trail for $35? if you dont want it, then i do...

me first

DO IT!

I doubt you'll make anything off of it, but like buddy said...
.38
private sale (no paperwork)
$35

I guess I'm 3rd in line if you don't want it

I'm 4th in line. I don't even own a gun, have only shot a rifle, and that was over 30 years ago. Even I know this is a steal. Buy the stupid gun. After you buy it, if you don't like it, I'll give you $45 for it.

Jim

Problem with the no paper trail idea: It'll be registered in my name. PA requires a backround check and registration with the purchase of a gun. And in the case of a private sale, it has to be transferred by a licensed dealer...

quote Originally posted by Xerces_Blackthorne: a Dragunov 7.62x54R with full sniper setup

Buy the 38! hell yes. You can't hardly buy a peice of bad art for that and guns look great on the wall too.

So your here asking us if you should spend a measly $35 on a gun yet if you had a choice you would get a 15K+ select fire gun? Wouldn't we all

quote Originally posted by Xerces_Blackthorne: Uh oh, who let stan out of his cage In all seriousness though, thanks for the info boss. I could always use more guns, although my main choice if I were to buy something would be a .223 bullpup (GSG9), a 5.7mm bullpup rifle (FN 2000), a Dragunov 7.62x54R with full sniper setup, or a selective fire AR or AK... Not sure yet if I'm going to pick this up, gonna make a few calls tomorrow to see what kind of cash I can get out of it if I clean it up and resell it. Its a collectors gun, not a shooter. If I can get it for $35 and make $60 off it by reselling, I'm ahead of the game $25. Which would work out great, I could use the extra cash...Capitalism at its finest

[This message has been edited by brandon87gt (edited 06-13-2009).]

quote Originally posted by Xerces_Blackthorne: Problem with the no paper trail idea: It'll be registered in my name. PA requires a backround check and registration with the purchase of a gun. And in the case of a private sale, it has to be transferred by a licensed dealer...

That sux, out here in indiana private sales are just that, private sales. we also don't register.

However that said, if you sell it to a felon, its on you..

That settles it lol, I'm moving to Indy

quote Originally posted by Xerces_Blackthorne: That settles it lol, I'm moving to Indy

We also have a lifetime CCW now too. I need to upgrade mine before it expires.