$400 for an early 70's unfired single six?

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My father called me a couple days ago asking if the price was reasonable. However, the auction sites are all over the place with these things. Anyone have a decent ballpark estimate?
 
22 cal? I'd buy a new one, it won't be much more. Once you shot that Gun price will be around $250.
 
Depends on what it is. If it's the old model,..some folks might be willing to pay more. What's the finish? Barrel length? In the original box with papers? Could up the price some.

Generally speaking though,...I'd think $ 400 might be a bit high,..unless there's something very specific about the gun that sets it apart from a new one.
 
I have a 22LR/22Mag 1976--200th ---------- model, looks new and is probably worth 250-300. Once you fire that Gun that is what it will be worth. The ----- mean I could not spell the word.
 
I'd shop around and see what the local shops are running them at. Prices fluctuate, but it's a common gun and if you're not in a big hurry a good one will come along. I always keep my eyes open for Single Sixes, Bearcats and MKII's and the deals are out there if you're patient.
 
I was just looking on the net one day, I'd buy a new one w/17hmr & 22LR before I'd pay 400 used. I'd never sell mine even for 400. I've had mine sense 1976.
 
fair price assuming "unfired" means pristine condition and it should include the original black/red box and papers

barrel length can affect value since the 4 5/8" are rare, the 5 1/2" not so much

1968 = $600
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1960 = $600
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Is it a Convertible with both cylinders? Adjustable sights? Wood or rubber grips? How long's the barrel?
For a NIB Convertible 22LR/22WMR with adjustable sights that's not a bad price. MSRP on an adjustable sight Convertible is around $530 iirc. Can find them under $500 commonly and under $400 pretty easy.

If it's a 3-screw without a transfer bar that might be worth more to a collector.
 
If it's unfired, in the box, with all the papers and such, AND you plan to keep it that way, I'd say it probably would be worth it.

On the other hand, if you plan to shoot it, why pay for one that hadn't been fired? As soon as you shoot it, the value falls to that of any other Single-Six. Just look for a nice used one. I see them often for $250-300.00.
 
I wouldn't sell my '72 old model 5.5" convertible for $400. It's still in great condition, but I threw the box away in 1972... after I shot it full of holes.

This is the gun that came with a clean 2.0 pound trigger pull. My father has often accused me of buying triggers and not guns. I look at a lot of guns to find one I like.

John
 
I think we need to know 'how' early in the 1970's. Are the hammer/trigger/bolt held in place with two headless pins or three screws? Either way, it would be more desireable to me than a new one, which is gonna cost $400 anyway. For Old Models (1955-1973) are more desireable in every way. A New Model would at least not have the barrel warning, but the more elegant barrel address. It will also have the anodized grip frame, which is a more robust finish than the late model coatings. It would be nice to get it for less but if it is truly NIB, then $400 is a good price.
 
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