Price help on rebuilt OMSBH sale or trade options

[Bruce in WV]

I bought a beater 3 screw 44Mag OMSBH several years ago and have had fun with it, but want to let it go and get something that better suits my needs/wishes. I sent it to the factory for conversion, they did the conversion, replaced the 7.5” barrel, put on new grips, and then reblued it.
I sent the gun to Reeder, who took out the conversion parts (all available), then did a trigger job on the original trigger parts, recrowned the barrel, added a locking Belt Mtn NM base pin, and throated the forcing cone. I sent the cylinder to 2 Dogs, who measured the exit holes and recommended no additional work required. I’ve put a couple of hundred 44spl-level coated bullet reloads through it. It’s very accurate and tight as a drum! The gun is 95%+ and good to go, but I realize I’m just not a single action guy.
I like the versatility of the cartridge and would like to get a double action/single action 44Mag Ruger or S&W revolver or possibly a lever gun.
I recently retired and need to be as frugal as possible in whatever deal I make to keep the difference in values to a minimum.
I would appreciate input from the experienced traders and sellers here on my situation.

ETA: this is not an offer to sell or trade the pistol. Once I have useful value data for my gun I will put up an ad with pictures in the classifieds.

I looked at gunbroker completed sales, but there are no comps. It’s a factory rebarreled and refinished gun, with an accuracy and performance package by a big name smith, with a full set of conversion parts. I’m guessing 7-8ish cash/trade value with another shooter with a gun that’s not a good fit for their needs/wishes who wants what I’ve got.

 

[contender]

Having a gun rebuilt,, or even some custom work,, can often leave a person with more in it than they can get out of it.
A full custom,, by a named smith,, where they mark the gun with their trademark can command premiums sometimes.
Hard to say what can happen,,, but maybe someone MIGHT want it. Put a WTT ad in the classifieds,, and see what happens. Only way to know.

 

[LAH]

Sounds like a nice sixgun.

 

[Bruce in WV]

I recall reading somewhere that when SELLING you should never expect to get more than 60% of “new” for an average used gun, even in a good economy, unless it’s collectable or in demand. Along with that, never expect to recover any of the cost of personal decoration or engraving. Standard performance enhancements by well known gunsmiths could be a plus in the sale, but once again, don’t expect to get your whole cost returned. :(

The rules for TRADING were looser. Find somebody with a gun you want, who has an itch for what you’ve got, and comparative values are out the window. It sounds like I’m in trading mode. I’ll take the advice to get some good pictures and list it in the classifieds. :)

Thanks for the input.

ETA: Took pictures and posting WTT in Classifieds.

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=270793

 

[jimbo1096]

I would bet you could get a better price if sold locally, by yourself, through Armslist or even CraigsList, making sure you get proper ID and info from a buyer. I don't know the gun regs. there in WV, obviously you need to know and follow the FTF protocol.
If you sold it on a Gun site like here, the cost of shipping and FFL transfer fees have to be figured in. Without photos I would guess you might get between $500 and $600 with someone wanting that caliber in an OM44 for shooting.
Sounds like it would be a very nice gun.

 

[Bruce in WV]

You may be right about selling it locally when/if I get to the point that I’m just looking to cash out the gun. I hope a desirable trade shows up before I have to make that decision.
Trading for something else is a different scenario, where broad exposure to a specialized audience is preferable to local advertising. I think this is THE place to trade Rutgers, period, full stop!
Pricing for selling is certainly an issue. It’s been recommended to not set the initial asking price so low that I have no negotiating room when a motivated cash buyer comes knocking.
Valuing for trading is different. Set a fair value toward the upper end of the value range and stick with it because the person you want to trade with will do the same. Since my preference is to trade this gun to somebody who wants to enjoy a 44 Magnum gun set up for accuracy and reliability by an experienced, well known gunsmith, I have set the trade value based on Gunbroker ‘completed’ sales, plus a little. Not being in a rush to make a deal helps, too.

ETA: Worked out to be a great trade. Thanks to all for public (and private) advice.