need help with a couple of things

[flyfish22]

I was given two hand guns or handed down two still in the box never fired. I really rather have a shot gun for quail hunting with my sons. I have no clue how to sale them and what the value is. Can someone help guide me?

The first one is a .357 Ruger New Model Blackhawk Maximum Catalog No. BNM -10 10 .5 " Bbl. all the paper work is in the box.

The second one is Ruger New Model Super "single six" Stainless steel Revolver
2 cylinders Catalog No. KNr-5 5 1/2'' Bbl also never fried in the box.

thanks for your help

 

[Dr.Rob]

Two current auctions on that Blackhawk model started at 650 with no bids. I wouldn't go less than say 500, but in this market and given the relative rarity of 357 maximum (to someone that doesn't already have and reload for it) I wouldn't expect it to 'move quickly' unless you discounted it.

There is a stainless KNR5 single six with both cylinders unfired on gunbroker that will probably go for around $500.

You should always check GunBroker and other such auction sites for a good idea on market value.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The first one is a .357 Ruger New Model Blackhawk Maximum Catalog No. BNM -10 10 .5 " Bbl. all the paper work is in the box.

A new, unfired .357 Maximum Blackhawk? That is an unusual find. Although it is of fairly recent production as guns go, not many were made. I cannot give an exact value, but you might check and see what similar guns sold (not bid on or the asking price) for on the gun auction sites.

 

[Dr.Rob]

That's what I'm saying... there are 2 NIB on GB right now and at $650 not a single bid. That price might be high AT THIS TIME.

This is not a run of the mill everyday revolver. You won't get a high price for it at pawn shop or dealer, they plan to re-sell it and will value it lower than you will. You might want to hang onto the maximum for another 6 months or so and see how they are selling then.

If you really NEED to sell them, you might try our 'for sale' forums, after you check the legality of a handgun sale in your state. (You can ask in our legal forum for this as well).

 

[ditchbanker]

As a guy who's first handgun was a single six, I can say that they're a great hunting training tool and pretty versatile. You can do quite a bit of small game hunting with the .22.

I also had an opportunity to shoot a Maximum last year at a co workers house. It was a T/C Center, so it was a touch faster, but the handloads I was given put a hole through a steel pistol target.

I've got to say I would think really hard of holding onto the .22, I don't think you'll get a ton of money out of it, but a ton of fun can easily be had.

 

[flyfish22]

Did you write that I broke into a rec room ?

 

[Dr.Rob]

No it's a tagline, from "Tremors". Bart Gummer, big monsters. Classic B movie.

 

[JTQ]

Guess you broke into the wrong rec room

That is the best line in the whole movie. I'll watch the movie just to see that scene.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

No it's a tagline, from "Tremors". Bart Gummer, big monsters. Classic B movie.

Is there a B movies support group? I've got the Tremors attack pack. All 4 movies. The second one were Bert gets dead serious about it? AWESOME.

As for that 357 maximum? The last 2 I saw around here went for just under 600. But they weren't NIB. If you're looking to sell it, and don't need the money right now, I'd hold out for at least that. Were it me? I'd buy some brass and shoot it. Just don't EVER send it back to Ruger for any reason, you won't get it back, as they are "recalled" due to top strap flame cutting issue if you use very light slugs and heavy powder charges.

 

[Jim K]

If you can sell privately in your state, the best way to go is to determine a price and put an ad in the paper.

If you have to go through a dealer or don't want the hassle (and possible problems) of a private sale, talk to your dealer about a consignment sale. You and he agree on how much you want, considering what he can sell it for. With a bit of luck items like that should sell quickly. The dealer then gives you your money and keeps anything over that.

Jim

 

[Frank Ettin]

FWIW, the Blue Book of Gun Values lists the Single Six in 100% at around $450 and the .357 Maximum in 100% at around $750. But that's not always a good gauge of what you can sell them for.

 

[Blind Bat]

Man, I haven't thought about Tremors in years.