whats a model 35 smith and wesson worth - The Firearms Forum

mugwump59 · 09-12-2012, 04:11 AM

I have a model 35 smith kitgun target model . Six inch barrel, herret shooting star stocks,factory box,wrapping paper and cleaning rod. Ibought it in 76. Does anyone know what this might be worth.

Jim K · 09-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Around $750+ by the book if like new. In my experience, the target models are not as popular as the regular kit gun, but the Blue Book says they are worth more. In any case, they are very nice little guns and great for just what they were made for, a gun that is light and easy to carry while hiking, fishing, etc.

Jim

Lanrezac · 09-12-2012, 04:48 PM

The last Model 35 to sell on the Internet auction website I look at went for $1,095. It had factory target grips, but no box or papers.

That was a "Buy It Now" sale rather than a regular auction. It does not say as much about value as a auction would, because it only takes one buyer willing to pay that much. The same gun had been bid up to only $650 in a previous auction, and failed to meet the seller's reserve.

All of which goes to say that Jim K's suggestion of $750 sounds right on the money, but you might be able to get more at auction, These guns don't seem to turn up very often,which whets collector interest. And collectors particularly like boxes and such.

mugwump59 · 09-14-2012, 11:55 PM

thanks for the infor gents. Its been a good little plinker for me since I bought it aroung 1975/

olafhardt · 09-16-2012, 05:21 PM

My comment is worth what you are paying for it. I prefer the J frames over any other handgun that I have ever picked up. I consider the model 35 to be the holy grail. In MY mind it is worth more than any 1911, K frame or whateverhawk, Korth, Manurin, Hammerli, etc. The only thing that comes close is a Colt Police Positive (not pp special). I also like small frame Tauri. I am not in the market right now and have a wonderful factory tuned 34 kitgun. But if I was I would comsider $1000.00 a bargian. Good for you to plink with this fine gun, that's what it's for!!

09-12-2012, 04:11 AM	#1
mugwump59 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	whats a model 35 smith and wesson worth I have a model 35 smith kitgun target model . Six inch barrel, herret shooting star stocks,factory box,wrapping paper and cleaning rod. Ibought it in 76. Does anyone know what this might be worth. -->

09-12-2012, 11:16 AM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: whats a model 35 smith and wesson worth Around $750+ by the book if like new. In my experience, the target models are not as popular as the regular kit gun, but the Blue Book says they are worth more. In any case, they are very nice little guns and great for just what they were made for, a gun that is light and easy to carry while hiking, fishing, etc. Jim

09-12-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
Lanrezac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 699	Re: whats a model 35 smith and wesson worth The last Model 35 to sell on the Internet auction website I look at went for $1,095. It had factory target grips, but no box or papers. That was a "Buy It Now" sale rather than a regular auction. It does not say as much about value as a auction would, because it only takes one buyer willing to pay that much. The same gun had been bid up to only $650 in a previous auction, and failed to meet the seller's reserve. All of which goes to say that Jim K's suggestion of $750 sounds right on the money, but you might be able to get more at auction, These guns don't seem to turn up very often,which whets collector interest. And collectors particularly like boxes and such.

09-14-2012, 11:55 PM	#4
mugwump59 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Re: whats a model 35 smith and wesson worth thanks for the infor gents. Its been a good little plinker for me since I bought it aroung 1975/

09-16-2012, 05:21 PM	#5
olafhardt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 53	Re: whats a model 35 smith and wesson worth My comment is worth what you are paying for it. I prefer the J frames over any other handgun that I have ever picked up. I consider the model 35 to be the holy grail. In MY mind it is worth more than any 1911, K frame or whateverhawk, Korth, Manurin, Hammerli, etc. The only thing that comes close is a Colt Police Positive (not pp special). I also like small frame Tauri. I am not in the market right now and have a wonderful factory tuned 34 kitgun. But if I was I would comsider $1000.00 a bargian. Good for you to plink with this fine gun, that's what it's for!!