First Post/How'd I do?

[trane fan]

Hi this is my first post on THR. I've lurked for a few days and really enjoyed the dialogue and have learned quite a bit.

I picked up a S&W Model 65 today on Gunbroker. I paid $515 for it. I feel as though I did very well with this deal. What do y'all think? Here is the info I received from the seller: This is a very nice like new in the box Smith & Wesson Model 65 3" revolver in the original box with all the paperwork with which it came. It has a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder It is as new unfired except from factory testing. bore ,timing, play, cylinder gap as left factory. Gun purchased then safe stored in box until I purchased. If you need for use or collection this would be great gun.

When I get it in a few days I'm going to have the hammer spur ground off. It will be my carry piece when I obtain my CCW permit.
Regards,

tf

 

[ruger357]

Welcome. A nice revolver but a bit high on price.

 

[Preacherman]

Hmmm... The manufacturer's list price on the Model 65, stainless steel, with 4" barrel, is $560.83. You can probably knock about $100 off that for "street" prices on new guns. You paid a bit more than that - but you got the rather more rare (and, IMHO, desirable) 3" barrel: and your (older, probably better-made) gun is the pinned & recessed design. For an unused gun, in factory-new condition, I think you did OK.

I'd also suggest that instead of grinding off the hammer spur, you buy a second hammer and have that modified. That way, if you want to go back to a spurred hammer at any point, you can do so - and you can return the gun to original condition if you decide to sell it. Spare hammers aren't very expensive.

 

[trane fan]

PM thanks for the advice on the extra hammer. I will definitely go that route.

 

[P95Carry]

Welcome trane ...

Yep ... Preacherman's advice is sound.

 

[edwardyoung]

What part of NC are you from? I'm from Lexington. Just curious. I met a guy at the SW forum recently who lives right through the trees from me.

 

[Penman]

Glad to have you aboard, trane!

 

[trane fan]

You have an email Mr. Young.

 

[Ala Dan]

Good "fair market" price; not great, but
certainly not bad as 3" Smith & Wesson's are
hard to come by!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[trane fan]

Thanks for the responses to date. Given that the chances of finding a recessed/pinned 3" in "factory condition" are minimal I am pleased with the purchase. I almost got it at a much better price until some fellow started bidding during the last hour and ended up driving the price up more than $100.00.

 

[Majic]

I almost got it at a much better price until some fellow started bidding during the last hour and ended up driving the price up more than $100.00.

That's called "sniping" and it's a fact of life on the auctions.
You got a nice revolver, but the price is a little high. As long as you are pleased though who cares.