S&W Mod 10 unfired, no box, 5" Barrel

[Dravur]

Ok, I have a shot at buying this gun, an unfired, pinned, model 10-5 5" pencil barrell pistol for $329.... is that a good deal?

 

[Bill B.]

Not a good deal unless it's something you really, really want. I was at a dealers today that sold two S&W M15's for $199.00. No they wasn't new in the box but they were in excellent shape. I think you can find one cheaper if you look a bit .................

 

[cyanide]

Get it those old guns are getting harder and harder to find.

 

[XavierBreath]

In most places, that would be a $100 premium for "unfired" condition vs 98-99%. Whether that is a good deal is up to you.

I would pass.

 

[Croyance]

It seems high, but there is an amazing variation in prices across the country.
I think the barrel length is unusual, 4" and 6" are more of what you will find.
See if the guy will get more realistic about the price.

 

[MM]

I recently paid four and a half for a M&P blue 5" NIB. If that gives you any kind of comparison. It goes to the safe, not to the range. I have been told the 5" is not as common as some of the other barrel lengths.
SatCong

 

[RON in PA]

If you intend to shoot the gun do not buy it as what to me is an excessive price is based on suppossed "newness". Shot it and loose value. For a shooter it's better to have a revolver a with a little wear that sells for $200.

 

[BluesBear]

In my area that would be a good but not great price.

As has been said previously;
add premium for not being fired
add premium for 5" barrel