herters 357 purchase price

[atr]

I have an opportunity to purchase a Herters .357
I would like your opinion as to a fair price...its about 85% condition
I have checked around on the gun sites and have found prices..but you all's opion would be welcome

atr

[44man]

I have an opportunity to purchase a Herters .357
I would like your opinion as to a fair price...its about 85% condition
I have checked around on the gun sites and have found prices..but you all's opion would be welcome

atr
Hard to say. I remember many of their guns were made in Germany. Some have collector value.
You peak my interest too.

[atr]

I have seen them going from $180 to $300.......but Dont know what is realistic

[Reg]

300.00 to 400.00 around here. A little different in design but solid well made guns.

[Old Caster]

Those were made by JP Sauer and Sohn in Germany. When I lived there in 1965 they were $35 and 9mm Polish Radom's were $25. I have no idea what they are worth now but I think they were fine guns. -- Bill ---

[rintinglen]

an 85 % J.P. Sauer manufactured 357 would probably go for about 300- 350 hereabouts. I saw a nice one go for 425, but it was mint.

[1bluehorse]

Are those the ones that have a grip frame kinda like the old Remingtons with the ejecter on the side it should be on?? I think I've seen pictures of them. I'd think it's value should be based on how much you like and want it and are willing to pay...if everyones happy then it's a good deal..example: the original (only known) tintype picture of William Bonney (Billy The Kid) sold at auction a while back for 2mill. Before the auction the estimated value was around 300 grand. Just goes to show don't it...

We just had a Bob Bose Bell moment there....

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Last year I offered $300 sight-unseen for a blued Herters 401 PowerMag revolver.
it was reported as being very good condition, but not mint, no box, no papers.
I was laughed at, and was told maybe $600.
I passed.

I'm not sure if a 357 herters would be worth more or less than a 401.
but I'd guess a decent German 357 Herters would be worth $300 to me.
Jon

[454PB]

Mine is a .44 magnum, but they all look pretty much the same.

They have a weird grip...kind of a hybrid Bisley/SBH cross. This one is a good shooter, I found it years ago for about $150. More recently they have increased in value due to a perceived "collector" interest.





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/eddard49/Herter44Mag.jpg

[atr]

OK !!!
The seller and I went out to the range this afternoon ....long story short the condition was more like 95%....and it really was accurate !...
took me a few minutes to get used to the grip....much different than my S&W...
shoots accurately...was comfortable....excellent condition.....MINE for $200.00 !
thanks all for your comments
atr

[Fishman]

Well you must post a picture with a story like that. Sounds likes great deal!

[atr]

picture added...