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12-20-2010, 10:05 PM
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Lady Smith Model 65
I've got a barely used 65-5 LS on hold at a LGS; asking price is $525. I'd rate it 98%, and it comes with the soft case.
Is this the going rate nowadays? I'd prefer to offer $485, or get it OTD for $525.
Either way, it would make a fine carry gun...
Thanks for any advice you've got to offer.
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12-20-2010, 10:19 PM
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I Wouldn't........
take that little for mine, no matter which set of shoes she's wearin'.
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12-20-2010, 10:28 PM
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It migh be $50 to high, but when is the last time that you have seen one. You might be sorry if you don't get it.
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12-20-2010, 11:06 PM
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I am getting one soon and I paid a bit less, yet without the rug and it was on an auction site. I think the 65-5 is fantastic and beautiful all in one K frame revolver. This "LadySmith" truly is a mans gun...
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12-21-2010, 02:52 AM
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I've never even seen a used one offered for sale here in California. That says a lot about what it's worth. I am still looking for one.
If it had a 3" barrel, it would probably go for $750 easy out here.
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12-21-2010, 08:52 AM
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IMO the standard M 65 3" is nearing $500 in value so a LS for $25 more? I think so, they are not making any more. YMMV.
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12-21-2010, 10:21 AM
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I would pay 525 for mine.. but got it for a little less without rug.
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12-21-2010, 11:40 AM
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Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen. Looks like I'm in the ballaprk on price here. I'm probably going to look at it again today and see if the seller will go $525 OTD, which is equivalent to $495 plus tax.
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12-24-2010, 10:05 AM
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Well, we settled yesterday on $495 plus tax. I will pick it up next week and will attempt to post some photos. Thanks for all of your input!
Next up: carry ammo. I'm thinking Buffalo Bore reduced recoil loads; out of his 3" inch M65, he's getting:
158-gr., 1,172fps, 481 ft. lbs.
140-gr., 1,246 fps, 483 ft. lbs.
125-gr., 1,322 fps, 485 ft. lbs.
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12-24-2010, 11:13 AM
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This might make you feel better about your purchase of the
65, in terms of what you paid for it. I bought a 65-5LS last week on GB. It had only 50 rds through it. It was originally listed at $575.00, and nobody bought it. He re-listed it at $525, and I bought it. Of, course there are the shipping charges with it, but I feel fine at what I paid. There aren't very many of them, and they are a fine revolver. The shrouded ejector is a real plus in my book.
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12-24-2010, 11:41 AM
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3" Model 65's
I've got a standard and a LS. I don't think I'd sell either for $500 right now. If I ever had to whittle my collection down to only one gun, one of these would be it.
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12-24-2010, 11:55 AM
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4586 1ST wellcome to you .Is that the one from Newington Gun Exchange ? If so I think you will be very happy with it. Why do I think that ? It sound's like the one I'm selling If you have any ? P/M me and I'll p/m you my phone #
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12-24-2010, 01:07 PM
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PM sent, my friend!
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12-24-2010, 03:11 PM
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P/M reply'd to 
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12-24-2010, 08:53 PM
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I had a 65-5 LS and I have a 65-5. Both are 3" guns. I sold the LS as I wanted a carry gun I didn't mind getting scuffed up if it happened. The LS was VERY nice. I sold my LS for $500, last spring and it went fast. I haven't seen another one for sale around here.
John
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12-24-2010, 09:37 PM
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All my carry guns sign a waiver acknowledging that they may get "scuffed up" some day...
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12-28-2010, 11:38 PM
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Well, here she is, sporting some rosewood Eagle Secret Service grips I've had stashed away for a few years. Very clean. A few drops of oil is all that was needed. I also picked up some Buffalo Bore 158-gr. reduced recoil .357 Magnum ammo at Cabela's. Range report is next, within the next week or so...
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12-29-2010, 04:00 AM
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Awsome.
My favorite production K frame.
TS
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12-29-2010, 09:20 AM
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4586 The boot grips look good on the old girl !!!! I allway's wanted to get a set for it but never got around to it.
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