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Hi guys,
Based on friends' recommendations I'm looking for a S&W Model 10 for target shooting/home defense (originally was after a .38 Diamondback but decided it really wasn't worth paying 4 digits for one). Max budget is around $500, but from what I've seen the market value is significantly lower. What would be a reasonable price for a blue 5" gun (6 ok, but that's a bit long) in fairly good shape?
I've looked through quite a few threads here and elsewhere and estimates of values are anywhere between $200 to $400+. Signed up here because it seems like the most knowledgeable folks were posting here.
Looking around on gunbroker I see a few close to what I'm looking for:
1. 10-7 6" for $315, finish & stock a bit chewed up
2. $360+ 5" pre-model 10, 1954. Does age matter?
3. 5" 10-5, exactly the specs I want, original box and papers, but a bit spendy at $425+. Fair price?
4. $299+, 5" 10-5, but refinished--pics look a bit funny
5. 10-5 6" in great shape but already bid up to $375
Any thoughts on these? Advice for this new shooter (have shot handguns and hunted quite a bit with airguns but buying first real firearm) is MUCH appreciated. Thanks!
Based on friends' recommendations I'm looking for a S&W Model 10 for target shooting/home defense (originally was after a .38 Diamondback but decided it really wasn't worth paying 4 digits for one). Max budget is around $500, but from what I've seen the market value is significantly lower. What would be a reasonable price for a blue 5" gun (6 ok, but that's a bit long) in fairly good shape?
I've looked through quite a few threads here and elsewhere and estimates of values are anywhere between $200 to $400+. Signed up here because it seems like the most knowledgeable folks were posting here.
Looking around on gunbroker I see a few close to what I'm looking for:
1. 10-7 6" for $315, finish & stock a bit chewed up
2. $360+ 5" pre-model 10, 1954. Does age matter?
3. 5" 10-5, exactly the specs I want, original box and papers, but a bit spendy at $425+. Fair price?
4. $299+, 5" 10-5, but refinished--pics look a bit funny
5. 10-5 6" in great shape but already bid up to $375
Any thoughts on these? Advice for this new shooter (have shot handguns and hunted quite a bit with airguns but buying first real firearm) is MUCH appreciated. Thanks!