My neighbor is offering to sell me this like new Model 10-6. It has the original box and paperwork. It looks like it's been fired but still in pristine condition, not a scratch on it. The ser# is 2D42742. Does anyone have one of those S&W books to look up the manufacturing date? He said he'd give me a fair price. He said "look it up on the Internet and see what it's worth". So what do you say, what's it worth, and what's a fair price?
S&W 38 SPL. Model 10-6
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This gun was likely made in 1977.
You don't state the barrel length and that affects value. The 2" brings a premium. The 5" brings a bit less. Then the 4" and finally the 6".
IMO a really nice 10-6 with a 4" standard barrel should sell for around $300 or so. Add $50 if a 2"; $25 if a 5"; $25 if it's a heavy barrel version; and deduct $25 if it's a 6" gun.
But this is just me guessing.
You don't state the barrel length and that affects value. The 2" brings a premium. The 5" brings a bit less. Then the 4" and finally the 6".
IMO a really nice 10-6 with a 4" standard barrel should sell for around $300 or so. Add $50 if a 2"; $25 if a 5"; $25 if it's a heavy barrel version; and deduct $25 if it's a 6" gun.
But this is just me guessing.
The Bushmaster
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Do it...
The Bushmaster
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@#$%^&* Lost the satelite...
W.E.G.
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It is worth every bit of $200, and probably then some.
Especially if it is in "pristine" condition.
$150 would be a an excellent price. But you asked what would be a fair price, no? Which do you want, fair or excellent (for you as the buyer, not so good for the seller)?
You didn't really need to ask if $150 was a good price did you? I don't understand the purpose of your question if your intention all along was to make the guy a lowball offer.
I guess the lesson here is don't ask the potential buyer to come up with a fair price. If the seller is foolish enough to take your $150 offer then I guess you can buy it.
You didn't really need to ask if $150 was a good price did you? I don't understand the purpose of your question if your intention all along was to make the guy a lowball offer.
I guess the lesson here is don't ask the potential buyer to come up with a fair price. If the seller is foolish enough to take your $150 offer then I guess you can buy it.
BullfrogKen
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Your neighbor, you say?
You know, I like to keep things friendly with my neighbors. I do have to live next to them, you know. As since we all own, not rent, we're going to be living next to each other for a while.
You might want to rethink low-balling your neighbor on that Model 10. When he finds out he might not be too happy with you. If you tell him $150.00 is really all you can afford to give, and he's OK with the deal, that's another story. But I wouldn't take advantage of the situation and rip him off.
You know, I like to keep things friendly with my neighbors. I do have to live next to them, you know. As since we all own, not rent, we're going to be living next to each other for a while.
You might want to rethink low-balling your neighbor on that Model 10. When he finds out he might not be too happy with you. If you tell him $150.00 is really all you can afford to give, and he's OK with the deal, that's another story. But I wouldn't take advantage of the situation and rip him off.
doc2rn
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I would give him $400 right now no questions asked
Damon555
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I'd just offer him $250 and have a clear conscience if he sold it to me....It seems like a fair price all the way around.
I have no intention of screwing the guy. I'm going to ask him how much he wants. My intentions are to tell him the information I found out here and let him set the price. He told me he paid $150.00 for the gun, if he still wants to sell it for that amount after the information I give him, I'll buy it.
Yes...I agree, a Fair price would be around $400.00, whether the Seller knows it or not.
If it was me, I would just tell him "Look, the real world 'Fair and realistic Price' for this would be around $400.00, any day of the week.
A Gunshop would maybe give you two, and be frowning about it...or would offer onefifty and act bored.
With this in mind, today, Cash on the Barrel Head, I would like to get it for...fill in the blank.
I think this is the best policy, doing it that way. Being honest with basic information to edify a naive Seller.
If the seller is rude, or an idiot, then, usually best not to bother trying to edify them...Lol...
But if they seem like a decent person, sincere, then...makes sense to do so to my mind, just as a courtesy and fair play to them and one's self.
If it was me, I would just tell him "Look, the real world 'Fair and realistic Price' for this would be around $400.00, any day of the week.
A Gunshop would maybe give you two, and be frowning about it...or would offer onefifty and act bored.
With this in mind, today, Cash on the Barrel Head, I would like to get it for...fill in the blank.
I think this is the best policy, doing it that way. Being honest with basic information to edify a naive Seller.
If the seller is rude, or an idiot, then, usually best not to bother trying to edify them...Lol...
But if they seem like a decent person, sincere, then...makes sense to do so to my mind, just as a courtesy and fair play to them and one's self.
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Phydeaux642
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I just paid $325 for a model 10-5 with a 5" barrel that is in 98% condition with no box and I would do it again tomorrow if the opportunity presented itself.
$150 is a real lowball price.
If he's a friend, and you want to stay on his good side, offer more.
He could probably get $400 if he sold it on-line, especially with the box and papers. Maybe even a bit more.
I'd offer $300 to $350 as a "in between" price: That's more then he'd get if he solid it a gun shop, but less then you'd pay for it at a gun shop.
If he's a friend, and you want to stay on his good side, offer more.
He could probably get $400 if he sold it on-line, especially with the box and papers. Maybe even a bit more.
I'd offer $300 to $350 as a "in between" price: That's more then he'd get if he solid it a gun shop, but less then you'd pay for it at a gun shop.
evan price
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Around here prison guard trade in Model 10's are going for close to $275. A real nice one with box and all would be pushing $400 hard, I just saw LNIB 10-5 with the box, tools and the paper inserts go for $375 at a local shop.
rainbowbob
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Like others have indicated, $150-200 would be a steal.
Everyone should have at least one K-frame, and the M 10-6 is a gonna be a good shooter. A "friendly" price - for him and you - would be more in the $275-325 range.
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Talked to my neighbor today. I told him the gun was worth between $150.00 and $450.00 depending on condition and who was selling it. Obviously a gun shop will asked top dollar, while a private owner will ask less. So I ask him what he wanted for the gun. He said, because I was his neighbor, $175.00.(remember he said he paid $150.00 for originally). I told him, knowing what it was worth, I felt bad, so I gave him $200.00. He seemed to be pleased but, I still felt guilty.
After examining the box, I noticed, the number on the box doesn't match the number on the pistol. So I guess it's not the original box. Anyway, it looks unfired and I'm happy and so is he.
Talked to my neighbor today. I told him the gun was worth between $150.00 and $450.00 depending on condition and who was selling it. Obviously a gun shop will asked top dollar, while a private owner will ask less. So I ask him what he wanted for the gun. He said, because I was his neighbor, $175.00.(remember he said he paid $150.00 for originally). I told him, knowing what it was worth, I felt bad, so I gave him $200.00. He seemed to be pleased but, I still felt guilty.
After examining the box, I noticed, the number on the box doesn't match the number on the pistol. So I guess it's not the original box. Anyway, it looks unfired and I'm happy and so is he.
BullfrogKen
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That should keep things pleasant.
Nice acquisition.
Nice acquisition.
rainbowbob
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Cool deal! Can you post a photo?
Phydeaux642
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I wish I had a neighbor like that.
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