smith and wesson 357 mag black almost new..bought in 1980's by my dad and want trade in whats a good price?

Question

just looking for a trade in value...

Answer 1

Need to know barrel length and Model number to advise you of the value.......

Answer 2

It is your dad's gun. Keep it in the family. Whatever the model is (13,19, 27, 28, or 581/586-all were made up to 1985 or shortly thereafter) S&W no longer makes it. Appreciate it and save up for what you want. I did not have a "gun dad" (he liked tennis and golf). I know that this is not the answer you expect or want but you should keep the gun even if it is coated in oil and put away safe. Beautiful blue-steel guns are hard to find nowadays, and it is true that you won't get what it is worth. Even selling it on your own you will take a hit in the end. Just keep it.

Answer 3

Without a little more specifics it's hard to say. Somewhere between $250-$450 is probably about right. I know that's $200 difference but we need barrel length, model, condition and so on.

I'd keep it though. While not my first pick for some things, a .357 can be a might handy!

What's he want to trade it for?

Answer 4

Go to your local library and look up your gun in The Blue Book of Gun Values. It will give you the retail value. You will get less than the retail value in trade. Expect about 2/3 of the retail price in trade in.

Answer 5

Is this a model 19 or a 586? Barrel length is important to know.

Answer 6

Forget about trading it in , because you will never get what it is truly worth.* You would be very lucky to get 60% of its true value.* Your best approach is to sell it to an individual and get 100% of what it is actually worth.* Check these sites to see what they are selling for by sellers.* >> gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com, gunsamerica.com.. Be smart and sell it yourself and save a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$...