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04-05-2021, 08:54 PM
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Input Needed, possible purchase of Model 610
Found a relatively clean, not fired much, Model 610 today. Has a five inch barrel, mim parts, and it does have the lock. Asking price is $899 plus tax. What doth my esteemed fellow members think? Good price, excellent price, don't hesitate buy it now price, a little too high price... Trying to decide if I want to eat bologna and ramen for the next few weeks to add it to my stable.
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04-05-2021, 11:16 PM
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That is a very good price to pay for a great N frame, In my area a decent price would be well north of a 1000.
If I had the chance I'd be making the purchase.
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04-05-2021, 11:23 PM
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Are you sure it’s a 5”? I thought the 610-3 (lock/MIM) came in 4 and 6.5”. If it’s a 610-3 you can find em new for $849 to $899.
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04-05-2021, 11:25 PM
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The only 5" barrel 610s that I am aware of were the original variation. They had forged, not MIM hammers and triggers. They are worth more than the newer common 4" and 3 7/8" variations. The newer variations with MIM hammers have a spring retracted firing pin mounted in the frame. Which is it? Did S&W recently make 5" 610s?
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04-05-2021, 11:38 PM
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If you are OK with the lock.
Then I would say go for it. It sounds like a pretty good deal to me if the gun is clean. I like a five inch barrel also. Just sayin!
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04-05-2021, 11:51 PM
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New in box are going for 950 and up.
Go for it. They make for an interesting afternoon at the range.
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04-06-2021, 07:10 AM
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I'm going back to measure the barrel. It may very well have been a six inch, even though the tag said five.
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04-06-2021, 07:53 AM
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If your eyes & perception are good,, wing it. If not, just pull out a dollar bill & lay it next to barrel. Measures 6 1/8". ALWAYS have a "ruler" in your wallet.
Want to let the LGS know you are serious,,, Use a BENJAMIN!
Don't ever trust a gunshop tag. I bought a sweet Rockola M1 Carbine they had mismarked in .30 Luger. Several passed on it. They figured it was altered so they sold it relatively cheap
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