1985 Smith 15-4 Nickel, value?

[anothernewb]

Found a very nice looking smith 15-4 for sale. Seller claims to be original owner, and has only run a few rounds through it to check function, then it's been a display piece. Claims it to be 98%.

Sadly, I'm no expert on identifying condition of guns beyond the obvious. It appears to be free of any blemishes, it's very nice and uniformly shiny. Bore looks as good as my 19-3

He's asking $625 for it - and taking it for stated condition of 98% - how's that for market price?

I find myself more and more looking at K frames... I may be experiencing the beginnings of a collector bug....

I'm not above paying a few extra bucks for something that's been taken care of -but I also don't want to pay way out of line either if I don't have to.

 

[bikemutt]

The last one I bought was a 19-3, pinned and recessed, nickle snubnose. It is in very good condition, at least 98%. I paid $700 for it at a LGS which I know is a high price but I really wanted that revolver. Truth be told my wife was with me at the time and bought it for me, bless her heart

I have also bought blued 19-3s and 19-4s in the $525-$600 range, all 98% or better.

And I've sold a few, all went for $650. I think you are looking at a fair deal but not a steal.

 

[bannockburn]

I would agree with bikemutt; it's not a steal at $625 but still a pretty decent price for the condition that you describe it as. Will the seller listen to a lower offer and does his price also include the original box and paperwork?

 

[anothernewb]

never thought about the box and paperwork. thanks for the info. will certainly ask.

it'll end up being $665 by the time I get my hands on it

 

[McGlock]

What's the ball park value of a S&W Md. 66-3. Very good /excellent cond. Red ramp FS. rear target sight. I've shot gun 6 times. I bought it used about 20 yr's ago. It's been in safe this whole time. I don't want to sell it i'm just curious about the value at this time.

 

[anothernewb]

no box or papers

 

[km101]

Around here they are going for $650 - $750 (66-3). That is used in 80-90% condition.
Sometime with box/papers, sometimes without. Doesn't seem to effect the price much either way.

I have a NIB 66 no dash that I have been offered $850 for.

 

[McGlock]

no box no papers.

 

[McGlock]

Thanks for the input, guy's.