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Old September 22, 2001, 07:58 AM   #1
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Value of unfired 40-yr old revolver?

My father is thinking about getting his CCW and told me the gun he planned to start carrying was an Iver Johnson he bought in 62/63. When he told me that he has never fired it, I said to hold off until I find out what its value is.

So, what would be the approx value of a 40-year-old Model 50 Sidewinder .22 breaktop? It is unfired. I don't know if he has the original box, he has the original papers and of course the gun is in mint condition.
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Old September 22, 2001, 08:56 AM   #2
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It's not worth much, the latest Standard Catalog of Firearms has them listed at $100 in excellent condition. NIB would be worth a bit more, but it would be a stretch to get more than $150 for the gun. The 22nd Ed. of the Blue Book has them listed at $110 for one in 100% condition.

My advice? Shoot it, carry it, whatever you had planned.
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Old September 22, 2001, 03:54 PM   #3
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My suggestion would be to get Dad a .38 Spl.
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