WTS: S&W 329PD

[asleepatthereel]

This might need to be moved to the classified section, but I need to find out what would be a reasonable price or trade for this revolver.
I bought this in an estate sale and as far as I could tell, it had never been fired. I also got a NIB Bushmaster carbine and a S&W 340PD in .357. All three for $1500. Too good a deal to pass up, right?
My wife loves her new snubby (when its loaded with .38) and I have a new EBG for my stable. I wanted to see how the .44 behaved, so I took it to the range, and lets just say my hand still shows it. This thing packs a wallup! I really dont have any real use for the pistol, and I would like to trade it or sell it, but I have no realistic idea how much its worth. Ive seen prices range from around $900 to $1200 so I thought I would post it here among friends and see if anyone could give me the info.
As far as a trade goes, I wouldnt be interested in revolvers. Nothing wrong with them, we all know how dependable they are, I just like autos. I was thinking along the lines of EBGs or maybe hunting rifles.

Mods, please let me know if this post gets moved. I just wasnt sure where to post it.

Edit: Almost forgot, also included was a Colt M1991 A1. Wish I could find more deals like that.

[carlson1]

I moved it for you! I am just guessing and would say about $700. I have two of the 340PD and I bought those new. You might even get $800. I wished I had the funds. I bet it does have some recoil.

[asleepatthereel]

Thanks. I kind of figured it belonged here. I offered it to a friend of mine for 700 and he told me that was what a brand new one cost. I knew better, but couldnt convince him of it. I kind of figured it was worth between 7-800 dollars. As far as recoil, try putting out your hand and letting Lance Berkman have a swing at it

I wouldnt feel comfortable using it for a carry weapon, even though that is apparently what it was intended for unless using a lighter round than magnum, as I am thinking it would go right through someone, endangering innocents. I know this could happen with other handguns too, but in my opinion, the risk is greater with a magnum round. It would make a great guide gun though. Cant imagine a bear taking more than a few rounds without dropping.

[The Annoyed Man]

This would be an ideal home defense pistol if loaded with a good .44 special round, perhaps in a +P. I want it badly. I just can't afford it.

[philbo]

...I need to find out what would be a reasonable price or trade for this revolver.

NIB from Bud's is $816. Figure $835 or so with transfer fees.

Do you have the original box, papers, etc for the 329? And is it new enough to have the lock? Thanks!

[asleepatthereel]

No box or papers. It was an estate sale, and apparently the woman, who is a sister of someone who works with me, is afraid of guns and just wanted to get them out of the house. Her husband must have started a collection, because she is still finding some. I got an email from her this AM about a Weatherby she wants me to go look at, and get this, an H&K P7 along with six others. With the exception of an old SKS, all the guns I saw show very little signs of use, and there is no ammo for any of them to be found. Ill be taking a look at the rest, and any others she might find this weekend. Sort of an 'after the gun show - gun show' or vise versa.

The 329 in the picture is the actual gun. It didnt have the dark marks on the cylinder until after I took it to the range. I havent had time to find anything to clean it off completely yet, but Gunscrubber and bore cleaner didnt work completely.

I would have to agree about using .44 special in it. My hand is still sore. I couldnt imagine shooting all six quickly in a row.

If I were to sell it, it would have to be to someone with a CHL, FFL, or LEO retired or active. I wouldnt consider selling to anyone else with the possible exception of active Military.

[asleepatthereel]

This would be an ideal home defense pistol if loaded with a good .44 special round, perhaps in a +P. I want it badly. I just can't afford it.

Im open to trades if you have anything that interests me; EBGs nice hunting rifles, optics, ect.

[sivart-dod]

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there is on on gun broker right now, for the next 3 hours. See how much it goes for.

[asleepatthereel]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =113350387


there is on on gun broker right now, for the next 3 hours. See how much it goes for.

Didnt meet the reserve.

[ScubaSigGuy]

I had one of these in .45 and it was fun to shoot.

I think Carlson1 has it now. Good luck with your sale.

[carlson1]

I had one of these in .45 and it was fun to shoot.

I think Carlson1 has it now. Good luck with your sale.

[carlson1]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =113350387


there is on on gun broker right now, for the next 3 hours. See how much it goes for.

I wished I would have bid on this one it went for a good price.

[The Annoyed Man]

This would be an ideal home defense pistol if loaded with a good .44 special round, perhaps in a +P. I want it badly. I just can't afford it.

Im open to trades if you have anything that interests me; EBGs nice hunting rifles, optics, ect.

Unfortunately, I don't have anything I want to give up right now. I already own a 5" Model 29 Classic. It's a beast, but it shoots real well, and it doesn't beat your hand up that badly.

[asleepatthereel]

Think Ill take it to the gun show this weekend and see what knid of bargaining power I can get with it. Of course, Id still let it go for $700. Same rules though. FFL, CHL or LEO only. Dont want to take a chance of this thing falling into the wrong hands.

[asleepatthereel]

Anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get the blast marks off the cylinder? Its Titanium, and has kind of a light sand blasted finish, and Ive tried like the dickens to clean it up and havent gotten anywhere. Had I known shooting it would have left the stains, I wouldnt have shot it, as I was more interested in selling it than keeping it. Tried Gun Scrubber, Bore Cleaner, even spraying break cleaner on a rag and wiping it. May just be there to stay I guess.