S&W Model 40 Age/Value

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Going through some pieces I received from my father and trying to lockdown the age and approx value of this one.

From what I have found, it looks like a S&W Model 40 Centennial similar to this one, but with a lower serial number. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/856676133

Anyone with more knowledge about these? Any help is greatly appreciated!


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Sorry pictures are so shitty. It wouldn't let me upload original size and the resized images are garbage.

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[kobsw]

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Nice wheel gun, From the pictures you're showing you have a Smith & Wesson Model 40 Centennial in what appears to be it's factory nickel finish.

I like the smooth stocks and the Tylor T Grip is a great addition to the gun.

The L prefix was used from 1971 to 1974 starting with L1 so yours was the 1263'rd gun likely manufactured/shipped from S&W. Without a letter(Still may be inconclusive) I believe your gun was shipped 1972/1973.(FYI: 40K Model 40's and 42's combined were manufactured during this time period and they both used the L prefix)

As for value, a mint collector piece, in the box with all the goodies would be between $700.00 and $1000.00*(Based on the current market values at the time and how bad someone wanted such an example)

On an average day I'd say your gun would sell for between $400.00 and $600.00 depending how good that nickel finish is and function*

It's a great little gun that I would love to have in my collection.

I hope this helps,

Kobsw

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Thank you for such awesome info. Much appreciated! I have no intention of letting this go. Will pass it on to my kids eventually.

[Noah_Zark]

Kobsw nailed it.

Nice piece to remember your father by.

Noah

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What about a Model 638-2 - NO LOCK. s/n CBH4xxx. Seems more modern. Does the no-lock increase value?