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Model 10 2.5" heavy barrel Michigan state police
I am hoping someone can help me with value on a model 10 2.5 inch heavy barrel. I know only approximately 780 were made for the FBI and MSP. I'm planning on buying it Monday but have been unable to find any pricing information online. Thank you!
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07-18-2015, 03:12 PM
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Here is a picture.
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I have never seen or heard of a 2.5" M10.
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S&W did make the 2 1/2 inch Model 10 on contract for the two agencies mentioned.
In the FBI, at least, it was the forerunner to their last, and arguably best, revolver, the 3 inch round butt Model 13.
Originals had standard wood stocks.
The biggest issue I see in negotiating price on one of these is making certain it is original, rather than a gunsmith job. If it is not original, then I would pass and simply get a factory 3 inch.
See this thread:
2.5 inch fixed sight K frames?
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The 2.5" m10 is listed in the standard catalog of Smith and Wesson as a scarce special order. 500 for the FBI and 280 for the Michigan State Police. That's why I'm having problems trying to determine the value.
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07-18-2015, 04:03 PM
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He had the original wood stocks for it. The owner is a retired MSP captain. It was his service pistol.
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As usual it depends on how badly you want it; but if a standard 2" model 10 of the same era is a $450 gun, figure a 50-75% or so premium over that? Usually a search of recent online sales would help with a value, but I don't recall ever seeing one for sale.
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07-18-2015, 04:37 PM
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That's the problem I'm having, I can't find one for sale either.
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07-18-2015, 07:46 PM
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Have the seller set the price, you have to decide if its worth it to you or not.
Without any sales to reference I don't think I'd get too wild with the $$$.
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07-18-2015, 08:57 PM
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He wants $500 firm with the two sets of grips and a box of personal protection ammo.
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well that seems like a fair price with all the extra parts...but go with your gut if it feels like a fair price...it looks like a beautiful gun...great find...God Bless John
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I would call it a great deal, not much more than a much more common 2" version...be prepared for the "if you don't buy it I will" comments to follow... 
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I'd be all over that at 500 beans. 
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I have never seen or heard of a 2.5" M10.
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Me either.
I like it!
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This plus infinity!! I certainly hope flrlayer bought it!
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07-18-2015, 10:39 PM
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Don't worry, I'll pick it up. I just needed some confirmation from the experts!
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BUY the gun!
I sold one 2-3 years ago for $1000.
I can't remember if it had a box, but I think it did. Sorry, but I sell guns for a living and that was many hundreds of guns back....
I know it had a Factory Letter.
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buy it and run!!!
Southern Ohio Guns had them 18 years ago if my memory serves me right for about $189.00
Im still kicking my self for not getting one or two when I had the chance!!
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Buy the gun and then letter it. The $500 asking price is not out of line for a gunsmith conversion, let alone an original MSP gun.
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Grab it !!!!
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"He had the original wood stocks for it. The owner is a retired MSP captain. It was his service pistol.
He wants $500 firm with the two sets of grips and a box of personal protection ammo."
S&W only made 280 units, you have this for provenance and you haven't bought it yet!?
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All of us will be checking the forum on Monday and Tuesday, waiting on photos! I know I'd especially like to see it with the original stocks on it.
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I picked it up this morning. It's in really nice shape. The serial number is in the proper range for the MSP issue. I'm going to get it factory lettered.
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07-19-2015, 02:48 PM
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Well, he definitely carried it with the original grips. They're not really bad, but they could use to be refreshed.
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Quote:
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BUY the gun!
I sold one 2-3 years ago for $1000.
I can't remember if it had a box, but I think it did. Sorry, but I sell guns for a living and that was many hundreds of guns back....
I know it had a Factory Letter.
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It did have the box, was NIB with factory letter.
$500 is a bargain, you don't see these on a regular basis, and a NIB unit would probably be in excess of $1000 these days...
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I would have loved it nib, but I'll take it! I don't think I'll shoot it a lot, but it will get some range time.
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Looks like it would be a well balanced piece. Very nice and it's good to have one a little different.
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I like it.
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Very nice!
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Here is mine. I bought it from a forum member. I have shown it before. Not as nice as the OP's.
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I put a few rounds through it this weekend. It has a fantastic trigger and shoots beautifully. I'm happy to own this classic.
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I'd be all over that like a pitbull on a gopher So I'm happy for you that you bought it. GREAT find
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