The going rate on a .357 redhawk

[David LaPell]

I have only ever run across one in person before, and that was about 10 years ago. What is the going rate on a .357 Redhawk in either finish. I was hoping for a 5-inch version.

 

[WESHOOT2]

There is only one 'finish', and it's matte.
The material is stainless steel.
There were 5.5" and 7.5" versions, for a total presumed to be under ten thousand units.

The 'going rate' is whatever you pay is worth it if you want one.

I love my 7.5", and it will not be sold (felt no love for my 5.5" --not sure why; balance?-- and sold that for $650 three or four years ago).

 

[5of7]

There is one on Gunbroker right now with a starting bid of 655, no reserve and a buy now price of 800......I think it will go for a little more than the 655.

I bought a LNIB 7-1/2 incher on this forum for 600 last summer and figured I got a good buy.

I would not sell it because it makes a good conversation starter. I like to lay out a SP 101, a Security 6, a GP100 and the Redhawk, just to illustrate the different sizes of .357s available.

 

[41manor44]

I've seen several on Gun Broker plus one on another site. Can't remember the site but they wanted $800 to start!! Way over priced unless you got $ you don't know what to do with.

 

[BearStopper]

I think if you want one, that anywhere between 600 and 800 for one in excellent condition is a decent price as they are pretty hard to find and Redhawks in general aren't getting any cheaper. It is intriguing to own the worlds strongest .357 revolver but I tend to like to go the opposite direction with a semi lightweight Security Six in 4". I like the 5.5" fairly heavy Redhawk in 41 or 44 or even 45 Colt to tame the recoil a bit with stout loads but seems way overkill for .357 although I would buy one anyways if I saw one local at decent deal.

 

[atarian]

I'm looking for a Redhawk in .357 too, but if you wanted "the world's strongest .357" wouldn't you be looking for a model 28 "Highway Patrolman"?

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Last one I sold (listed on Christmas, closed on New Year's Day)went for $680 + shipping. Sold another last summer for $725 + shipping. Both on GB with penny minimum starting bids and no reserve. Both 5.5" guns.

I suspect a S&W model 28 (or 27) would blow up, shoot loose, or go out of time before a .357 Redhawk. The Freedom Arms model 97 might be a better match for the Redhawk.

 

[atarian]

Perhaps. Perhaps not. No doubt both are fine revolvers that would probably outlast several owners if taken care of.

Freedom Arms? Ugh...

 

[WESHOOT2]

The Redhawk is considerably stronger than the corresponding S&W; the Freedom Arms is strongest.
But it's a SA; who wants that?