stonebuster
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I'm looking at a pre lock 686-4 2.5 " in "mint" condition w/no box. It has after market wood finger groove grips and is polished. What's an approximate fair value?
I'm looking at a pre lock 686-4 2.5 " in "mint" condition w/no box. It has after market wood finger groove grips and is polished. What's an approximate fair value?
In my experience, "absolutely mint" is goober-ezze for anything better than "refinished in black Krylon."He claims it's "absolutely mint" but I don't think he's very familiar with revolvers. . .
He referred to the grips as "gorgeous handle and polished" so I'm asking for more pictures and clarification on whether the grips or gun itself was polished. The one photo I saw was hard to tell. Hopefully the polished meant stainless to him but I doubt it. If the side plate screws are buggered/bubba'd I won't bother to go see it. It's really a shame someone would polish a nice gun like this if indeed they did.In my experience, "absolutely mint" is goober-ezze for anything better than "refinished in black Krylon."
You need to Jim March Revolver Checkout the living daylights out of the thing. Someone who will polish a revolver will also goober up (technical term) the internals, frequently irreparably.
That looks factory. . . worth driving to see if the price is right.The one photo I saw was hard to tell.
Oof, thats a toughy.Got some photos today. What do you think?View attachment 847671
I also have a 6" 686. I'm the original owner and bought it in 1982. I have the box and receipt, but the stock Goncalo Alves got lost in a move many years ago. My gun is in excellent condition, but I'd never imagine asking $800 for it. That may be the going rate, but I think that is a very high asking price. Perhaps the short barreled versions go for a premium.I wouldnt do $800, but then I already have a 6" no-dash 686.