S&W model 12-2 - The Firearms Forum

mesinge2 · 07-17-2011, 11:51 AM

I just picked up a S&W model 12-2 airweight with a nickel finish. It came with the original grips, original box (SN matches), manual, bore brush, unfilled out warranty card, heck it even has advertisements for S&W knives and ammo. I looks brand spankin' new.

I only bought it because it was so cheap, what do you think I could sell it for?

Jim Hauff · 07-17-2011, 12:21 PM

Mesinge2
Well, here we go to the 32nd (2011) Ed. of "THE BLUE BOOK..." (since I have it right handy today) -
The Model 12 (.38 M&P AIRWEIGHT) was similar to the Model 10 except it had an alloy frame; had a 2" or 4" barrel and was discontinued in 1986.
RETAIL valuations quoted therein:
100%/NIB $500 This is where, I believe your gun fits - unless you can convince me otherwise. If it has any handling marks and even a faint drag line it would rate at least 98% - $400.
Note that there is a $40 premium for Nickel finish. 4 engineering changes (dash number) are noted.

07-17-2011, 11:51 AM	#1
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	S&W model 12-2 I just picked up a S&W model 12-2 airweight with a nickel finish. It came with the original grips, original box (SN matches), manual, bore brush, unfilled out warranty card, heck it even has advertisements for S&W knives and ammo. I looks brand spankin' new. I only bought it because it was so cheap, what do you think I could sell it for? __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. -->

07-17-2011, 12:21 PM	#2
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: S&W model 12-2 Mesinge2 Well, here we go to the 32nd (2011) Ed. of "THE BLUE BOOK..." (since I have it right handy today) - The Model 12 (.38 M&P AIRWEIGHT) was similar to the Model 10 except it had an alloy frame; had a 2" or 4" barrel and was discontinued in 1986. RETAIL valuations quoted therein: 100%/NIB $500 This is where, I believe your gun fits - unless you can convince me otherwise. If it has any handling marks and even a faint drag line it would rate at least 98% - $400. Note that there is a $40 premium for Nickel finish. 4 engineering changes (dash number) are noted. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie