Plain-Jane Model 10 beaters for $300??

[PzGren]

Right after the 1996 crime bill had passed, the prices on used S&W revolvers took a real dump. I had always enjoyed revolvers as range guns and "bought" a surplus S&W 65 with a four inch barrel for $60 cash and three full capacity Glock 21 mags that I had paid about $50 for. I bought all my S&W 19s for $200 to $225 and found the finger grooved combat grips at gun shows for usually $5 a set.
You snooze, you loose and I do not expect the old S&W revolvers to become cheaper, even with a lousy finish.



The 19RS was inherited and free.


I got a few more boxes full of them.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Got the 10-6 from my old Boss for $105 few years later got my 13-3 in Box w/Docs from Same Boss for $350.
All within last few years. The 13 was my carry for a while. Yet I shoot the 10 much better
Some model 10 rb 3” are out there

Those are more like the prices I'm used to and had come to expect. A nice police trade-in Model 10-(something under 8): around $200 out the door. A sock-drawer find M&P in the box with papers: $300 and lunch at the all you can eat seafood place. But $300 + tax + background check for no box, plain, 10-5 with holster wear and scratches on the frame and barrel that's obviously dropped at least twice? That's insane. In my opinion. Appears I was wrong? mebbe

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Right after the 1996 crime bill had passed, the prices on used S&W revolvers took a real dump. I had always enjoyed revolvers as range guns and "bought" a surplus S&W 65 with a four inch barrel for $60 cash and three full capacity Glock 21 mags that I had paid about $50 for. I bought all my S&W 19s for $200 to $225 and found the finger grooved combat grips at gun shows for usually $5 a set.
You snooze, you loose and I do not expect the old S&W revolvers to become cheaper, even with a lousy finish.

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The 19RS was inherited and free.
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I got a few more boxes full of them.
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Well, it's like my buddy who owns a couple of gun stores and an import business says, "I didn't open a gun shop so I could sell the guns I really wanted for myself."

 

[ThomasT]

Well, it's like my buddy who owns a couple of gun stores and an import business says, "I didn't open a gun shop so I could sell the guns I really wanted for myself."

That's why I will never own a liquor store or a Bordello.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

That's why I will never own a liquor store or a Bordello.

Never say never.

Seriously, I'm at a point in my collecting and shooting where I'm more interested is selling than buying. Right before I had a heart attack in 2019 I had over 200 handguns and close to 300 long guns (rifles and shotguns combined). I'm down to just over 100 handguns and just under 200 long guns. The money from those sales have bought some real necessities and paid the medical bills for myself and an unfortunate youngster who not a blood relative but still family. He's in full remission now thanks to some of those old guns being sold off. Money can't buy miracles but it can buy experimental drugs and the best care - two things insurance WON'T pay for. Still got some bills to pay but, we're better off at least.

I was just kind of stunned that a plain old Model 10 - and not a great condition example - was commanding that kind of money, now. I sold off the last of my 10's back in the last "crisis" and I think the most I got for one was around $250 for a 10-3 with Lake City Police markings. I still have some of the guns and ammo I bought in a State auction when the prison at Starke replaced their old 1950's gear. Cases of Federal and Remington contract 12ga. 00 Buck for $2. I have boxes of .351WSL FMJ and JSP in the safe I got for $1 each when I bought one of their Winchester 1907's. I sold my last Model 66 no-dash for $425 in 2018 and felt kind of bad about it but the buyer was happy. It'sd n ot that I am looking for a cheap Model 10 - I'm not! - I'm just surprised at how quickly and how much the prices are going UP ^.

 

[ThomasT]

Even after selling off a third of your collection you still have a lot more than many. And guns are a good investment plus handguns are so easy to sell. And sell for a profit.

 

[Speedo66]

Never say never.

Seriously, I'm at a point in my collecting and shooting where I'm more interested is selling than buying. Right before I had a heart attack in 2019 I had over 200 handguns and close to 300 long guns (rifles and shotguns combined). I'm down to just over 100 handguns and just under 200 long guns. The money from those sales have bought some real necessities and paid the medical bills for myself and an unfortunate youngster who not a blood relative but still family. He's in full remission now thanks to some of those old guns being sold off. Money can't buy miracles but it can buy experimental drugs and the best care - two things insurance WON'T pay for. Still got some bills to pay but, we're better off at least.

Glad things are working out for you and your "family", health wise.

 

[SeanSw]

Think I paid about $275 for a rough surplus trade in 10-5 in 2015. I listed it for sale last year for $425 (factory grips and with holster if that matters) and never had a single contact with interest. Not even a lowball.

 

[Lnf Crzr]

I’ll buy it- pm me
Pencil barrel?

 

[Lnf Crzr]

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Think I paid about $275 for a rough surplus trade in 10-5 in 2015. I listed it for sale last year for $425 (factory grips and with holster if that matters) and never had a single contact with interest. Not even a lowball.

 

[DarkswordDX]

The whole market for anything "old and durable" has gone just nuts over the past couple years. I'm on the hunt for old Hi Standard Sentinels and Deluxes, and even those are pulling 400, 500, 600 dollars sometimes. I bought a Winchester 9422 about a year ago for what I considered a high price - $800, and now they routinely bring 1400-1500. Go take a look at what a Marlin 39A or even something as basic as an H&R .22 revolver costs now. And people are paying it. Not just paying, but fighting over the first one to do it! We're living in a crazy time, and an awful one to be a guy like me who is trying to rebuild his collection.