S&w 10-5

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Pawn store find S&W 10-5 97% finish with the original box asking $400.00 is it over priced ??
 
Is it stainless or blued?
Knowing the barrel length would be helpful too.

They seem to go anywhere from $299-$600.
 
That seems like a pretty good price to me. I paid $350 for a 10-5, tapered barrel 4", no box or papers, perhaps 85-90% finish. Shoots good but has seen a lot of rounds.
 
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Maybe offer them $350 and see if they go for it or meet you in the middle at $375.
 
It is 4 inch thin barrel blued and appears to have had few rounds through it.
 
That's about right for a "high condition" gun with original box. If it don't dent the finances (spending the food budget) go for it. Joe
 
Howdy

I paid $125 for this one about twenty years ago. But that hardly counts today, does it?

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I picked up another one last year. 10-5, pristine condition, $500.

By the way, in my experience, the box does not add anything to the value of a Smith from the 1960s or 1970s.
 
IIRC a couple of years ago cosmeticly worn, double action only Model 10s and 64s were going for between $280 & $330 online. $400 for a lighly used gun seems good to me.
 
$400 for a very nice blued 4" is about right. And Cocked and Locked is correct, the Model 10 came in blued and nickel finishes. The stainless version is the Model 64.
 
If you like the gun and want it, buy it. That price doesn't seem out of line since a new one goes for over $700. Of course try to get a better price or maybe some ammo.
 
I'd go $400, too. I paid just under that for my 13-3 and it did not have a box, as well as not being in quite as good condition.
 
In my view... :D

The box isn't all that important unless the revolver is "like new" and the original documents are inside.

As for the gun itself. Before I sprung $400 on a model 10 I'd look around and see if I could find a model 15 (K-38 Combat Masterpiece) in the same ballpark. At the price level under consideration or a little bit more the 15 has a lot more to offer. ;)
 
I agree, the M15 is more desirable than the M10 but both would be even better. Then buy a Chief's Special to go with them. This M&P dates to 1948.

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That's about what they're charging for used Model 10's in my area. For me that doesn't seem unreasonable and really it comes down to you and your personal pain factor. I just spent $840 on a used Mauser C96 Bolo Broomhandle with matching serial number on all the pieces and I'm thrilled. It has an "antique" patina and I have to replace the springs. Some would say I've spent too much while others have said I did very well. Ten years ago it would have been too much for me, but in the past ten years I've gotten a few pay raises (lucky in this day and age) and the kids have moved out. However spending $1,600 is still too much for me. So it's all relative I guess.
 
I'm with the Old Fuff on the 15,

But recent experience tells me that in the same condition, it would be considerably more. As Archangel observes eventually it should be both. A good Model 10 will sink the hook for classic Smiths. Grab the bird in the hand and let the ensuing addiction lead the way.:D

Rather than the Chiefs Special I like Colt DS for snubby, but for 4" Service .38 hard to beat a Mod 10, you can do it later with a Mod 15 when it presents itself.
 
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For what it’s worth, I bought a 10-5, 4” bbl square butt Dec. 2014 for $279 + tax and an identical round butt in May of this year for $287 + shipping & FFL fees. Both in real good condition, but not 97%ers and no boxes. So I would say $400 is okay, but at the high end.
 
That's a fair to midland price as described BUT... 4" pencil barreled, 38 special revolvers have a tenancy to sit on a gun store case for months (even years) waiting for the right "well seasoned" buyer. ( Read: you couldn't give one to most new shooters.) I'd offer $350 or at least get them to eat the tax's.
 
.....So I would say $400 is okay, but at the high end.
...... I'd offer $350 or at least get them to eat the tax's.


Exactly what I was thinking. $400,even, isn't a terrible price, if it's a low-miles gun, but if it's $400, plus tax, I'd wait.
Keep a close eye on your local Armslist or other classified sites, these and other clean,older Smiths pop-up frequently, and lots of times folks will take a quick counter-offer just to be done with the headache. (but unless you stumble into a miracle deal, $350 is still about the least I'd ever expect to see one like this, in the current market.)
 
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It is not "too much" if you want the gun, but it seems a bit high compared to what you might pay for a similar gun if you negotiate a bit. I agree with comments in the thread that recommend making an offer on the revolver to see how you might do.

I paid around $325 for my Model 10-11 HB, in similar condition, about a year ago. Mine shoots great, and is regulated for 158 grain bullets (125 grain bullets fall about 1" low at 7 yards). Shown with the VZ grips I added (I sold the original wooden grips on eBay for around $30):

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