Bud's Model 10 Police Trade-in
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rcmodel
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They are a deal.
Unless you send it to S&W to have it refinished for $240, after paying $300 + shipping + FFL fee.
At that point, you are up-side down on the cost of a really nice used Model 10 at a gunshow or somewhere.
rc
Unless you send it to S&W to have it refinished for $240, after paying $300 + shipping + FFL fee.
At that point, you are up-side down on the cost of a really nice used Model 10 at a gunshow or somewhere.
rc
Guillermo
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RC rarely errs so it pains me to point out that you don't have to pay FFL if the gun is not being transferred.
Just like a repair, the Feds are not involved for a reblue.
That said, he point is spot on. Restoring a Model 10 is not money well spent.
Just like a repair, the Feds are not involved for a reblue.
That said, he point is spot on. Restoring a Model 10 is not money well spent.
The Bushmaster
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Interesting posts.
I have two model 10's. Both are turn-ins from Hong Kong. They have RHKP 114XX on the back strap. Both were test fired in Hong Kong and rerapped, boxed and never issued. I bought them in 1992 for $150.00 each.
Absolutely love them.
I have two model 10's. Both are turn-ins from Hong Kong. They have RHKP 114XX on the back strap. Both were test fired in Hong Kong and rerapped, boxed and never issued. I bought them in 1992 for $150.00 each.
Absolutely love them.
Guillermo
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I misread
you are correct
As is he
Guillermo
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no doubt
one of the guys that makes this a great board
he is one of several that have earned my respect for his knowledge and willingness to share it.
Guillermo
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guillerMOO?
I have been called full of bull before
bluethunder1962
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Everybody is worried about the resale of the gun. I don't think if you ask him that he bought it just to sell it. He is going to have a beautiful gun. The only value that matters is what it is worth to him.
Guillermo
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true
but why spend $600 bucks on a restored model 10 when an uber nice NIB can be had for less?
bluethunder1962
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It is a classic.
Guillermo
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it is a classic
but would you spend 10K to restore your Toyota Celica when you could buy a perfect one for 6K?
and in the end you would have a Celica.
good car but not valuable.
but would you spend 10K to restore your Toyota Celica when you could buy a perfect one for 6K?
and in the end you would have a Celica.
good car but not valuable.
It's his gun and his money.
If it makes his day, it's his business.
And to answer the unasked question, yes, I have done something very similar with a shotgun. It may not be worth the money I have stuck into it, but it sure looks good and shoots just fine!
Shoju
Guillermo
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absolutely
He can spent 20K on a gold plated Rohm with diamonds for the "dots" of the sights if he wants.
This is, or at least recently was, America.
it was even encouraged
I'd like to have an issued Mod 10, and then have S&W re-blue and true it up for me. I'd take that route before buying a new S&W Mod 10. That is just me. Other opinions may very.
If I had the money put back for a new handgun, I might go that route. As it is, I am wanting new reloading gear, but it seems unexpected surgery is gong to take that money. So back to putting pennies into the coffee can I go.
OP, I hope your Mod 10 comes back looking new, and shoots good for you. Be sure to post up pics when you get it back with a range report of at least 15 yards, but even better a range report at 25 yards.
Seven feet doesn't count as a range report.
If I had the money put back for a new handgun, I might go that route. As it is, I am wanting new reloading gear, but it seems unexpected surgery is gong to take that money. So back to putting pennies into the coffee can I go.
OP, I hope your Mod 10 comes back looking new, and shoots good for you. Be sure to post up pics when you get it back with a range report of at least 15 yards, but even better a range report at 25 yards.
Seven feet doesn't count as a range report.
Bingo. I've never sold a gun after buying, add to that I am not asking anyone to pay for it with their income or tax dollars.
Thanks EB1, I will most certainly post up pics when done.
If you send it off to S&W, you get a package sent back that will look like this:
Now that it looks so much better, I have more pride in owning it, and I actually shoot it much more. HOWEVER, mine had a bunch of stuff going on with it. The wear on it was obviously negligent. Yours on the other hand, looks clearly honest (and dare I say attractive), and if it locks up tight and shoots straight I would keep it that way!
Here is the thread detailing my S&W service experience, in case you do decide to send it to them. They have my highest compliments: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=458550
Now that it looks so much better, I have more pride in owning it, and I actually shoot it much more. HOWEVER, mine had a bunch of stuff going on with it. The wear on it was obviously negligent. Yours on the other hand, looks clearly honest (and dare I say attractive), and if it locks up tight and shoots straight I would keep it that way!
Here is the thread detailing my S&W service experience, in case you do decide to send it to them. They have my highest compliments: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=458550
Like many have said, "it's his money", but what is a good price for a refinish and bluing?
I paid $125 at a local gunsmith and he did a great job. He gave me the option of bead-blast or polished finish and I chose the bead-blast. I don't think it would hurt to check the local arena first (a smithy with good references). Heck, it might save you a couple bucks. Money that could go for ammo.
bluethunder1962
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SHW42. That is what I am talking about. Beautiful.
Driftwood Johnson
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Howdy Again
Here is a photo of a couple of 4" Smiths. The gun at the bottom is a Model 10-5. If you look closely you will see the number 54 stamped on the frame just above the trigger. I always figure this gun was probably a LEO trade in, the number is handstamped, looks like a department armorer would have stamped it. The SN says it was made around 1965 or so. I found the gun in a local shop about ten years ago. The dealer had it marked $125. I had not bought a gun in a long time and did not realize what a great price that was. When I asked if he could do any better he got mad and told me what an idiot I was. So I forked over the $125. Best deal I've ever made on a Smith. One of the grips even has some pretty nice figure.
The gun at the top is a M&P from about 1940 or so. The point of the photo is to illustrate the similarities and differences between a Model 10 and a M&P. Different shaped front sight, hammer, and ejector rod, as well as the older gun being a 5 screw. Don't recall what I paid for the M&P, but I know it was more than $125.
By the way, I would not dream of refinishing either of them. I like a little bit of honest wear on a revolver. If I were to refinish any of my old guns, I would probably never shoot them any more.
Here is a photo of a couple of 4" Smiths. The gun at the bottom is a Model 10-5. If you look closely you will see the number 54 stamped on the frame just above the trigger. I always figure this gun was probably a LEO trade in, the number is handstamped, looks like a department armorer would have stamped it. The SN says it was made around 1965 or so. I found the gun in a local shop about ten years ago. The dealer had it marked $125. I had not bought a gun in a long time and did not realize what a great price that was. When I asked if he could do any better he got mad and told me what an idiot I was. So I forked over the $125. Best deal I've ever made on a Smith. One of the grips even has some pretty nice figure.
The gun at the top is a M&P from about 1940 or so. The point of the photo is to illustrate the similarities and differences between a Model 10 and a M&P. Different shaped front sight, hammer, and ejector rod, as well as the older gun being a 5 screw. Don't recall what I paid for the M&P, but I know it was more than $125.
By the way, I would not dream of refinishing either of them. I like a little bit of honest wear on a revolver. If I were to refinish any of my old guns, I would probably never shoot them any more.
rcmodel
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Yea, but see, the OP's gun will look like a new Model 10 when he gets it back.
And bear the S&W refinish stamp collectors will look for in the future and pay more for.
Your $125 bead-blast job?
Not so much!
rc
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