Stainless Virginian Dragoon (1974)

[bhhacker]

Just bought this from an estate sale and currently reading up in it. Figured I'd share with you all. It's in 44 mag. Hoping I didn't overpay, what is a ballpark figure for one of these? They seem to be decently reviewed and robustly made. I do not believe it's been fired. Didn't see anything on GB auction site but know they aren't super expensive.

 

[1KPerDay]

Handsome.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Nice score

 

[red rick]

I sold one about 8 years ago for $400 dollars .

 

[357smallbore]

View attachment 995669 Just bought this from an estate sale and currently reading up in it. Figured I'd share with you all. It's in 44 mag. Hoping I didn't overpay, what is a ballpark figure for one of these? They seem to be decently reviewed and robustly made. I do not believe it's been fired. Didn't see anything on GB auction site but know they aren't super expensive.

I have had 2 44's and I still own a 357. The 44's I paid $350 in 2008. Bought the 357 for $300 in 2012

 

[P89DCSS]

View attachment 995669 Just bought this from an estate sale and currently reading up in it...Didn't see anything on GB auction site but know they aren't super expensive.

Here's a good read (in case you haven't seen it already): www.singleactions.com/VADragoons.pdf

These days it seems the value is at least $600 for a clean example like you bought.

 

[bannockburn]

P89DCSS

Thanks for the link! I can remember seeing mostly the Virginian Dragoon in stainless with a 6" barrel in most of my travels around to gun shops and gun shows back in the early '80s. Same with the earlier Hammerli built Virginians, though not as often as I found the larger frame models.

 

[Tallball]

I have read only nice things about them.

Gotta be worth over $600 for one that nice.

 

[bhhacker]

Just got home and saw it for the first time. This is UNFIRED! WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND PAPERWORK!

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

If I had it on my table, I would be comping it agains a Ruger for sure.

Gotta be something upwards of towards $800 (maybe a touch higher) right now. If things ever *return to normal* I still can't see it less than $600 in the condition it appears to show.

Todd.

 

[Tallball]

That is VERY nice!

 

[bhhacker]

If I had it on my table, I would be comping it agains a Ruger for sure.

Gotta be something upwards of towards $800 (maybe a touch higher) right now. If things ever *return to normal* I still can't see it less than $600 in the condition it appears to show.

Todd.

It's a shame that I'd never carry it up here in Southeast Alaska. Waaaaaay too nice. I have defaulted to my Tupperware glock20 as it always goes bang, great firepower to weight ratio, and I don't mind if it gets dinged.

 

[bhhacker]

Also I believe they got sure for copyright infringement. The research I've done says that these are tanks!

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

It's a shame that I'd never carry it up here in Southeast Alaska. Waaaaaay too nice. I have defaulted to my Tupperware glock20 as it always goes bang, great firepower to weight ratio, and I don't mind if it gets dinged.

At the risk (though I HOPE it won't) of starting a debate, I'd rather not trust to my speed and accuracy in manipulating a SA pistol of any caliber when faced with a bruin up there.

Now, about how nice it is? Gotta throw that into the *new-pickup-truck* truism of self-fulfilling prophecies. Get that first dent as soon as possible so you can get busy enjoying it.

As to the Glock? A choice I certainly endorse.... However, after what happened to that Glock carrying guide up Colorado, I'd probably screw the magazine into the gun semi-permanently.

Todd.

 

[bhhacker]

At the risk (though I HOPE it won't) of starting a debate, I'd rather not trust to my speed and accuracy in manipulating a SA pistol of any caliber when faced with a bruin up there.

Now, about how nice it is? Gotta throw that into the *new-pickup-truck* truism of self-fulfilling prophecies. Get that first dent as soon as possible so you can get busy enjoying it.

As to the Glock? A choice I certainly endorse.... However, after what happened to that Glock carrying guide up Colorado, I'd probably screw the magazine into the gun semi-permanently.

Todd.

I totally agree with the SA/DA up here! Aside from using it for bear defense I don't have a real purpose for it though.

I've taken guitars and threw them across the floor so that I wouldnt have to worry about scratches but I'd just feel bad about doing that to a 50 year old pistol that had been unused. I know it's silly, but it bugs me.


I haven't heard of the guide In Colorado so ill google it but up here we usually have 3 or 4 people hunting together just in case things get hairy.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Value and real dollar cost are kind of regional. Around here - NW Florida - any revolver with a "4" in the caliber goes for pretty big money. They get scooped up quick in gun stores, too. I have no idea about Alaska but I'd guess $600 like everyone else is saying is probably a bargain and upwards of $800 is more like full cost. I guess it depends - how much is it worth to you?

One thing for sure, if you ever decide to sell it - shipped, of course - there are plenty of guys on this board who'll break their own arms reaching for their wallets.

 

[nofendertom]

I know guys who buy a new motorcycle but don't want to ride it too much because that will put too many miles on it or it could get scratched or dirty.
*** did they buy it for ? I see any scratch or mar on my guns through usage as a badge of honor. You have served me well Keemosabe !

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I know guys who buy a new motorcycle but don't want to ride it too much because that will put too many miles on it or it could get scratched or dirty.
*** did they buy it for ? I see any scratch or mar on my guns through usage as a badge of honor. You have served me well Keemosabe !

I like old, ugly guns. They have character. Like me.