De Vel Smith & Wesson

07-31-2006, 10:58 PM

Just acccquired a S & W Model 59 by De Vel. I did not know what I was buying. I found a Model 39 by DeVel for sale for $3,995. I find it had to believe that the gun is worth that much. I got mine at an auction for the price of a normal Model 59. Does anyone know anything about Devel guns and what a fair value might be? O r where would I go to find out the value?

stymie · 08-01-2006, 12:22 PM

http://www.highbeam.com/library/docF...D=1G1:58446486

08-01-2006, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the info. I am thinking of sending to Jim Supica of Old Town Station for his next auction in Oct. I know it is rare, but no idea of the value.

stymie · 08-02-2006, 12:01 AM

Asking prices are all over the place...

I've seen DeVels from $800 to the one you mentioned at GunsAmerica for $3995.

An associate of mine picked up an ASP for $2200 last year; I've seen them advertised for as high as $5500 (Quest for Excellence Edition)

You might also try:
Jim Ronaghan in NY
516-921-7077
JT5249@aol.com

08-21-2006, 08:52 PM

Does anyone know how to contact Wayne Novack? He makes the high grade sights many people put on 1911's. I understand he collects De Vels.

stymie · 11-24-2006, 11:25 PM

Richard,

Check this out: http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads...0&page=0#16114

stymie · 11-24-2006, 11:27 PM

Ask these guys: http://www.novaksights.com/

11-25-2006, 11:22 AM

I spoke with Novak. He said someone is writing a book on DeVels.

08-01-2006, 12:22 PM	#2
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08-02-2006, 12:01 AM	#4
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Asking prices are all over the place... I've seen DeVels from $800 to the one you mentioned at GunsAmerica for $3995. An associate of mine picked up an ASP for $2200 last year; I've seen them advertised for as high as $5500 (Quest for Excellence Edition) You might also try: Jim Ronaghan in NY 516-921-7077 JT5249@aol.com __________________ "Irony can be pretty ironic!"

11-24-2006, 11:25 PM	#6
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Richard, Check this out: http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads...0&page=0#16114 __________________ "Irony can be pretty ironic!"

11-24-2006, 11:27 PM	#7
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ask these guys: http://www.novaksights.com/ __________________ "Irony can be pretty ironic!"

07-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#1
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	De Vel Smith & Wesson Just acccquired a S & W Model 59 by De Vel. I did not know what I was buying. I found a Model 39 by DeVel for sale for $3,995. I find it had to believe that the gun is worth that much. I got mine at an auction for the price of a normal Model 59. Does anyone know anything about Devel guns and what a fair value might be? O r where would I go to find out the value?

08-01-2006, 02:55 PM	#3
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the info. I am thinking of sending to Jim Supica of Old Town Station for his next auction in Oct. I know it is rare, but no idea of the value.

08-21-2006, 08:52 PM	#5
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	Does anyone know how to contact Wayne Novack? He makes the high grade sights many people put on 1911's. I understand he collects De Vels.

11-25-2006, 11:22 AM	#8
RGARRETT Guest Posts: n/a	I spoke with Novak. He said someone is writing a book on DeVels.