Deal or No Deal?

[JohnDelow1950]

A friend has a model 14-3 with a serial number of
K830***.

Details: I would say about 85%-90% condition, grips are not numbered to the gun (target grips with no serial number, but have the gold S&W medallion). 6" barrel I believe.

Asking $650............deal or no deal at this price point?
*He's not going to go any lower than $650*

Thank you!

[trigger945]

"How much do you want it?" is the real question.

It *may* be a little on the high side, but if you really want it, then not a bad idea to get it. It is not terribly overpriced, especially for a fine revolver such as a pre-lock Model 14.

If it happens to be a 4" variant, which is rare for a Model 14, then it could be a steal.

Also, for revolvers with barrels of 4" and longer, I prefer target grips myself. They just fit me very well.

Hope this helps a bit.

[JohnDelow1950]

Thank you trigger945 for the response.....It's definitely not a 4".

[murphydog]

That would be the current value for a NIB gun of that vintage, or one with slight wear, I think.

[JohnDelow1950]

Thank you murphydog

[g8rb8]

Originally Posted by JohnDelow1950

....14-3 .... 85%-90% condition, grips are not numbered to the gun (target grips.........Asking $650............deal or no deal at this price point?
*He's not going to go any lower than $650*
...........

Short answer: Probably no deal but it depends. I think the price is about $150-200 too high from an individual and about $100 too high from a dealer.

Longer answer: If you live in California then it might be a deal. Prices and availability in California are less-than-friendly for the buyer.

A quick look at Gun Broker shows similar Model 14's as described by you might go as low as about $400 and as high as about $550.

Surprisingly a LNIB Model 14-3 went for $1295 (an anomaly) whereas most other LNIB Model 14's went for closer to $650-850.

[Dave]

I'm with murphydog, no deal at that price for that condition.

[clang444]

$400 would be a good deal.

$450 a fair price.

$500 - meh

[JohnDelow1950]

No deal on this one......thank you to everyone for their insight, advice and knowledge.

[BigBill]

85/90% is the deal breaker. @ $400 maybe.

[bigmoneylewis]

To me, an 85% gun means the finish is in very poor condition . Lots of holster wear ,lots of blueing worn down to bare metal , etc.
If that is the case , sounds more like a $ 400 shooter to me .

Lewis

[murphydog]

Forgot to mention, the SN puts it as a 1968 production gun.