Smith & Wesson model 29

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I believe there is too much do-do about collecting modern revolvers. It is a very good revolver, The ten inch barrel is akward for just woods carry, but if one used a hand gun for hunting, it would be ideal. It is well worth having and I feel it is a fair price. I would still try and haggle the price down if possible. If I had a need for another 44 mag I would also jump on it, but hell, I'm still trying to convince my wife that I really needed the .45 Colt Mountain Gun I picked up.

+1 on collecting modern revolvers, at least now, except for the really high end jobs like the pre 1982 Smith & Wesson Model 27 and its predecessors, the Colt Python, and a handful of very low production models. The real dollar value of almost all modern revolvers hasn't gone up that much, even in excellent condition. That includes the high end ones I mentioned, except the Python and S&W pre Model 27 .357 Magnums.

To most people a good modern revolver, even a nice Colt Detective Special or S&W Model 15 are still just nice useful used guns for carry, nightstand or hunting use.

I also agree that the price on the revolver in the O.P. is very fair.