Smith 610-2 price check

[thayn61]

I picked up this smith 610-2 a few years back it was polished before I got it. I have never shot it (did not want to mess up the polish). does the polish add or subtract from the value? i have the box and papers. lock and 4 full moon clips

[Richard Simmons]

I would say it subtracts considerably.

[The Norseman]

I like the S&W Mdl 610 10mm. I like Stainless
Steel Revolvers too.

You said that it was Polished before you bought it.

With that being said, if the Polishing was done
carefully, I would say it is valued at what you
paid for it. But remember shined up SS is a
put off to some people.

The Local Gun Shop had three new un-fired
un-polished at one time and were priced at
little above $900.

The best to you and your endeavors.

[22hipower]

To the purists it devalues it considerably; to the point that some won't want it at all. However, others will find it more than satisfactory, especially someone who really wants a 10mm. You can put it back to "original" I'm told by sand/glass blasting it a bit although I've never tried it.

Jeff
SWCa #1457

[Mike, SC Hunter]

Originally Posted by 22hipower

To the purists it devalues it considerably; to the point that some won't want it at all. However, others will find it more than satisfactory, especially someone who really wants a 10mm. You can put it back to "original" I'm told by sand/glass blasting it a bit although I've never tried it.

Jeff
SWCa #1457

Or with a pad of high grit scotchbrite pad........Lots cheaper too.

[350mag]

It does devalue a special revolver. The factory can restore the finish for a reasonable price that should restore full value.


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[Hairtrigger]

I doubt it would take more than $100 off a shooter grade
If it was unfixed in the box, then a different story

[CH4]

Locally there are two 3.5” 610-3 NIB for $845

[tlawler]

Originally Posted by CH4

Locally there are two 3.5” 610-3 NIB for $845

-2’s are pre-lock. To me, the lock would be much more off-putting than the polish job. I would put a 610-2 6.5” unfluted cylinder w/original box in the $1100-1200 range. Maybe $100 less because of the polish, but because of the relative scarcity, it’s not likely the potential buyer will have multiple buying choices. To me, the 610-2 with the unfluted cylinder is the prime choice to ream for 10mm magnum.

[Jason Demond]

The gun would have been worth like 12-1300 if it were like new in the box. People would pay a premium for a pre lock version of the 610. The polish job hurts the value in that it puts the gun in the shooter grade, versus collector grade.

That said. Covid has driven prices up on everything, and that includes beat to hell guns that most would pass over. I could see you still getting 1000 to 1100 easy for your gun. You just have to find the buyer.

[Nightowl]

It's a refinished gun, like a cerekoted 27. To me it significantly reduces value.

[The Norseman]

Aaah man, for some reason I didn’t see that
Un-fluted Cylinder. I’m glad someone pointed
that out.

Being an Un-fluted S&W specimen, polished out
by unknown person, basically valuing it as
Shooter Grade; $800 or less.

On the bright side, I still like it!

[Hairtrigger]

I think if it were advertised at $900 buyers would be easy to find

[RSBH44]

High polished stainless guns do appeal to a certain segment of gun collectors I suppose. For my money the only finish that should shine like that is Nickel.

[Dieseltech56]

I would honestly pay more for a lock gun with the original finish than a prelock that was buffed.

As much as I could try to justify having it as a shooter it would still bother me greatly

[CH4]

Originally Posted by tlawler

-2’s are pre-lock. To me, the lock would be much more off-putting than the polish job. I would put a 610-2 6.5” unfluted cylinder w/original box in the $1100-1200 range. Maybe $100 less because of the polish, but because of the relative scarcity, it’s not likely the potential buyer will have multiple buying choices. To me, the 610-2 with the unfluted cylinder is the prime choice to ream for 10mm magnum.

I agree, but to me the new integral frame lug, frame mounted FP and mim parts are as big a detractor. Never seen a -2 in the wild. However, I know the no dash and -1 are bringing at least $1100 to $1200 without box, maybe more - Not sure what it's take for me to part with my -1, but's definitely more than $1200. I would like to find a nice 5" no dash. Won't be cheap.

[The Norseman]

I grew up with the “No Lock” and “Politically Incorrect
Lock”, Forged Parts and MIM Parts and I could care
less either way.

I use my S&Ws, take care of them as if they were
the last ones on earth, and just want to shoot.

The OP’s S&W 610 10mm is a nice Revolver no
matter what. Like I said up above I still like it
for what it is, a Mdl 610 10mm powerhouse.

To each their own. Great discussion as always.

[tlawler]

Originally Posted by CH4

I agree, but to me the new integral frame lug, frame mounted FP and mim parts are as big a detractor. Never seen a -2 in the wild. However, I know the no dash and -1 are bringing at least $1100 to $1200 without box, maybe more - Not sure what it's take for me to part with my -1, but's definitely more than $1200. I would like to find a nice 5" no dash. Won't be cheap.

Wow, you’ve got that right! Back in February I was actively hunting for a 610 to convert to 10mm mag. The 6.5” -2 with the unfluted cylinder was what I was looking for, and they were scarce. I remember seeing a 5” no dash with box and everything that went on a buy it now for right around $2K. I think it was up for less than a day.

I found a post I made in February with the prices of some 610’s I was following on gb and what they went for. These were all high condition with box, tools and paperwork. Here’s the link to the thread it was in: look for post# 98

What’s so great about 10 mm?

The links have expired, but I did include the hammer prices in my post.

I never did find a 610 to convert, I ended up going the Ruger SRH route instead. I do have a 6.5” no dash 610, but that’s my baby and there’s no way I was going to convert it.

[JohnRippert]

Originally Posted by Mike, SC Hunter

Or with a pad of high grit scotchbrite pad........Lots cheaper too.

IMO Scotchbrite by itself will never get a highly polished SS finish back near original. A bead blast followed by Scotchbrite would probably get close though.

[Hairtrigger]

Originally Posted by CH4

I agree, but to me the new integral frame lug, frame mounted FP and mim parts are as big a detractor. Never seen a -2 in the wild. However, I know the no dash and -1 are bringing at least $1100 to $1200 without box, maybe more - Not sure what it's take for me to part with my -1, but's definitely more than $1200. I would like to find a nice 5" no dash. Won't be cheap.

I have a 5 inch no dash with no box that I rarely shoot. Now would be a great time as it is rare that I am really willing to talk about selling it

[diyj98]

Originally Posted by Nightowl

It's a refinished gun, like a cerekoted 27. To me it significantly reduces value.

Some of the local horse traders in my area will try to charge a premium for a refinshed gun. "That's a $150 to $200 custom cerekote finish!" I assume it was a beat up gun that someone coated to hide the finish damage!

[Jason Demond]

Originally Posted by diyj98

Some of the local horse traders in my area will try to charge a premium for a refinshed gun. "That's a $150 to $200 custom cerekote finish!" I assume it was a beat up gun that someone coated to hide the finish damage!

Refinishing a gun would make sense if the gun were abused or neglected. There really is no downside to that.

Refinishing a gun with honest wear should be a crime. Sure a worn finish puts the gun squarely in the shooter grade category, but it's also proof that someone loved the gun.

[cherrypointmarine]

I have a NIB 610-2 Classic with combats on it . As much as I've been tempted to shoot it , but I stick with my 1006 and 1076 .

[PatriotX]

Originally Posted by diyj98

Some of the local horse traders in my area will try to charge a premium for a refinshed gun. "That's a $150 to $200 custom cerekote finish!" I assume it was a beat up gun that someone coated to hide the finish damage!

They’re right, it is a $150-$200 finish.


I would deduct at LEAST that much off of the price.

[WCCPHD]

I am buying a 610-2, four inch, tomorrow for $1150 from a friend. That is what he paid for it about three years ago. I sold my 610-3 last Friday for $850.

I would rather have a no dash, but I don't think they made one with a four (actually 3 7/8) inch barrel.

I assume the $1150 is a fair to good price for a LNIB gun????

[Jason Demond]

Originally Posted by WCCPHD

I am buying a 610-2, four inch, tomorrow for $1150 from a friend. That is what he paid for it about three years ago. I sold my 610-3 last Friday for $850.

I would rather have a no dash, but I don't think they made one with a four (actually 3 7/8) inch barrel.

I assume the $1150 is a fair to good price for a LNIB gun????

Yes.......

[tdan]

If the polishing has made the laser markings faded or barely readable, most 610 collectors would not have a lot of interest in that 610-2 Classic. That said, they are not that common and mine is a great shooter.

[gnappi]

Originally Posted by thayn61

I picked up this smith 610-2 a few years back it was polished before I got it. I have never shot it (did not want to mess up the polish). does the polish add or subtract from the value? i have the box and papers. lock and 4 full moon clips

Polishing subtracts to the NIB collector, to someone like me? Nah.

BTW, one of the reasons peeps polish them is because you don't mess them up when shooting, they clean up really well.