Value of consecutive pair

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Is there a rule of thumb on the value of a consecutive pair. I would assume the older the guns the more value would be placed on the pair. I have a couple of sets. 6 1/2 inch super blackhawks from 1966 and a pair of 7 1/2 inch flattop 44's. from 1959. I know what the individual guns are worth but don't know what premium the pair would be worth.
 
An Old time collector once said that he would put a price for a consecutive pair at 1.5 times the price for the two guns individual. Such as one gun being worth $1000, then the two would be worth $1000 + $1000 = $2000. Multiply that by 1.5 and you have a price of $3000.

Now this is just a starting point and the "Pucker Factor" will add to this price. :lol:
 
Something is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Consecutive pair pricing has been debated, and will continue to be debated for some time. On rare models, even some rare new models, I would consider 40-50% premium, everyday common models, well, maybe 10-15%, JMHO Coogs.
 
With a pair of 6 1/2 Supers and 7 1/2 inch flattops the 50% premium would not be out of line. Those are pretty rare birds themselves.
 
Selling consecutive pairs isn't that easy. You have doubled what somebody be able to afford by buying two and then add a premium. Its a slow sale. IMHO
 
yes, ,BUT as 1441 noted, those particular guns would NOT be hard to sell as pairs, they are tough enough to find ONE. and even I would be temped to go after something like that , though I recall the lone 6 1/2 inch Super we had , was an "S" gun...... 8) :roll: :wink:
 
WOW does this mean all my friends from the NORTH, SOUTH, EAST,WEST and parts in between are "SAPS" or just ME :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I travel in good company :lol: :lol: :lol: THANKS GUYS I LOVE YOU ALL.....RR
 
What is the general consensus about three in a row? Is there a rule of thumb like the 1.5 or 50% for a pair?
 
warbird1975 said:
What is the general consensus about three in a row? Is there a rule of thumb like the 1.5 or 50% for a pair?
I have only seen 1 set of 3 consecutive serial numbered guns for sale. That was in the early 80s and they were Factory Engraved Single-Sixes. The seller had a very hard time selling them.

As for pricing? I don't think there are enough examples that have sold to get an idea what to charge for them. I think the "Pucker Factor" takes over for this example. :roll:
 
These are just regular ol' single sixes, three digit. I cant imagine three RSSE in a row, that would be awesome!
 
How about 4 10" 357 Flat tops :lol: :lol: :lol: thanks GDOG

I also have 3 Hawkeyes in a row....all in the 1xx range...what was I thinking :roll: :roll: :roll:

How does SAME NUMBERED GUNS affect value if any :?: :?: :?: I have a few runs like that too...RR
 
Yes RR!!! They are out there, but just how many have you seen for sale? There are just so few that ever come up for sale that it would be hard to figure a going price for 3 in a row, or 4, or 5!!!!! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
 
radicalrod said:
Well believe it or not BUT my neighbor has the fifth in the row 10" 357 to my 4 :shock: :shock: :shock: RR

I'd assume you mow his lawn, wash his vehicles, plow his garden, cut his firewood, haul his trash, feed and walk his dog, and send him really nice Christmas cards . . . right??

:wink: :wink: :mrgreen: :wink: :wink:
 
Ale-8(1) said:
radicalrod said:
Well believe it or not BUT my neighbor has the fifth in the row 10" 357 to my 4 :shock: :shock: :shock: RR

I'd assume you mow his lawn, wash his vehicles, plow his garden, cut his firewood, haul his trash, feed and walk his dog, and send him really nice Christmas cards . . . right??

:wink: :wink: :mrgreen: :wink: :wink:

NOPE, they call me RADICAL ROD not CRAZY ROD :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just knowing where it is located is enough for me....RR
 
For Radical sake, what is the multiplier for three, four or more? Or Flatgates trio of consecutive Convertible Bearcats? Just Curious bob
 
Bottom line is, whatever someone thinks it's worth to own something exceedingly scarce/rare. There are darn few players at this level.

As Dan would say, the "pucker factor" plays hugely into such cases.

A couple of weeks ago, a consecutive pair of nice four-digit Type One .357 Flattops from Bob Campbell's collection sold for only a little more than either of the individual guns should have gone for, so it's not always an "upward spiral". Ya just never know.

:-)
 
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