Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols > Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols Other Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols from the 1950's to Present


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-09-2010, 02:19 AM
LE6920 LE6920 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over $2k now

S&W 1076 10MM FBI with Factory Letter-Used : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

S&W SMITH & WESSON 1076 10MM FBI : Pistols at GunBroker.com
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-09-2010, 10:58 AM
Walthernut's Avatar
Walthernut Walthernut is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: PA
Posts: 332
Likes: 13
Liked 9 Times in 7 Posts
Default

I hope the buyers are happy with their used guns.
I can't see the price their getting.
The FBI should sell their out of date weapons themselves and use the proceedes to purchase new.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-09-2010, 11:04 AM
Sebago Son's Avatar
Sebago Son Sebago Son is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sebago Lake, Maine, USA
Posts: 5,435
Likes: 6,726
Liked 6,724 Times in 1,862 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Walthernut View Post
I hope the buyers are happy with their used guns.
I can't see the price their getting.
The FBI should sell their out of date weapons themselves and use the proceedes to purchase new.

Taxpayer Purchased US Government Issued Weapons are no longer "surplused" and sold, they are cut up and scrapped.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-09-2010, 11:11 AM
Dave from Pa's Avatar
Dave from Pa Dave from Pa is offline
SWCA Member
Absent Comrade
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SW Pa.
Posts: 1,424
Likes: 808
Liked 1,244 Times in 502 Posts
Default

Same person bought both of them.Most bidders dropped out between $800 and $1000.Guess he wanted both pretty bad. One on GB now with no movement and 3 days to go.Wait and see what happens ,time will tell.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-09-2010, 11:20 AM
NZshooter NZshooter is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 534
Likes: 418
Liked 419 Times in 171 Posts
Default

Stupid is as stupid does.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-09-2010, 11:49 AM
diyj98 diyj98 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: WV
Posts: 2,426
Likes: 390
Liked 2,827 Times in 1,257 Posts
Default

They sure shot up in value more than any other "police trade ins".
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-09-2010, 12:24 PM
3rd Gen Neal's Avatar
3rd Gen Neal 3rd Gen Neal is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts
Default

A fool and his money are soon parted.
__________________
Let go...Let Gun
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #8  
Old 02-09-2010, 02:58 PM
Dave from Pa's Avatar
Dave from Pa Dave from Pa is offline
SWCA Member
Absent Comrade
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SW Pa.
Posts: 1,424
Likes: 808
Liked 1,244 Times in 502 Posts
Default

While I am fascinated with the FBI 1076`s and their development ,it amazes me what some people will do or pay for material things.I wish it was that easy with health or happiness. Still curious if someone else will ante up what the guy is asking for the one on auction now.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-09-2010, 03:31 PM
exfebee's Avatar
exfebee exfebee is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Florida
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
Liked 91 Times in 23 Posts
Default

The Bureau canceled the contract with S&W due to defective weapons. While in "transition training" 3 of the 5 guns in our group broke. Actual parts broke off. All our guns were returned to Quantico. When i retired i was offered to buy my old broken/fixed 1076 for $200.00. Turned it down. Good luck to the guy who buys those.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #10  
Old 02-09-2010, 06:40 PM
MikeSteen MikeSteen is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The Everglades
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default I think I just set a new record

I think I just set a new record. $2200 even


FBI Documented S&W 1076 10mm VERY nice one : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

And not bad for a non FBI as well $800 even if it was ruined by polishing.

Very NICE S&W 1076 10mm like FBI model 5 mags : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

Last edited by MikeSteen; 02-11-2010 at 12:59 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 02-09-2010, 11:52 PM
tocohillsguy's Avatar
tocohillsguy tocohillsguy is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: metro Atlanta
Posts: 535
Likes: 21
Liked 45 Times in 21 Posts
Default

Wow. Guess I need to find an FBI agent to fondle my guns. Then they will all be worth at least double their present value!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 02-10-2010, 12:06 AM
MattB MattB is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: OC
Posts: 442
Likes: 29
Liked 81 Times in 45 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sebago Son View Post
Taxpayer Purchased US Government Issued Weapons are no longer "surplused" and sold, they are cut up and scrapped.
Who's brilliant idea was that? Sounds like a total waste of money.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #13  
Old 02-10-2010, 02:11 AM
Trini Trini is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: KS
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by exfebee View Post
The Bureau canceled the contract with S&W due to defective weapons. While in "transition training" 3 of the 5 guns in our group broke. Actual parts broke off. All our guns were returned to Quantico. When i retired i was offered to buy my old broken/fixed 1076 for $200.00. Turned it down. Good luck to the guy who buys those.
It would have been a good investment if you had bought 3 or 4 at $200 each.... People would have probably paid at least $600 for a broken one..
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 02-10-2010, 09:16 AM
Dave from Pa's Avatar
Dave from Pa Dave from Pa is offline
SWCA Member
Absent Comrade
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SW Pa.
Posts: 1,424
Likes: 808
Liked 1,244 Times in 502 Posts
Default

Interesting that both 1076`s just sold were bought by the same person,someone must have really deep pockets.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 02-10-2010, 01:20 PM
murphydog's Avatar
murphydog murphydog is offline
Moderator
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 26,782
Likes: 935
Liked 18,873 Times in 9,241 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MattB View Post
Who's brilliant idea was that? Sounds like a total waste of money.
I see you haven't had a lot of interactions with the government . When you have money to spend that doesn't directly come out of your pocket, why not chop up the 1076s (1911s, Garands, M1 Carbines, Registered Magnums...) and get new stuff?
__________________
Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 02-10-2010, 01:34 PM
LadyFed's Avatar
LadyFed LadyFed is offline
US Veteran
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 61
Likes: 4
Liked 37 Times in 10 Posts
Default FBI

Looks like we made a good investment at $650.00 on mine!
Eliza



__________________
Eliza:)

Last edited by LadyFed; 02-10-2010 at 01:37 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #17  
Old 02-10-2010, 01:49 PM
Firehouse Firehouse is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,222
Likes: 2
Liked 56 Times in 25 Posts
Default

I wished I had a stack. I'd sell them at half that price if he wanted them.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 02-10-2010, 04:20 PM
exfebee's Avatar
exfebee exfebee is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Florida
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
Liked 91 Times in 23 Posts
Default

I was really sorry when the Bureau chopped up all of our Tommy Guns. Whata waste. I'd a bought one for a couple hundred bucks.
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 02-10-2010, 11:17 PM
sirhrmechanic sirhrmechanic is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Green Mountain State
Posts: 35
Likes: 1
Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts
Default

I still have my 1076 FBI model, new in box, never fired. Mags, manual, even the original vapor paper and, I think, plastic baggies for the mags. I think I paid $300 for it back when they had the contract overrun/issues and you could buy them cheap. I recall they also had problems with the grip size for some of the smaller-handed agents. It's a big gun, for sure!

Stay safe. RPR

Last edited by sirhrmechanic; 02-11-2010 at 12:05 AM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #20  
Old 02-10-2010, 11:23 PM
firecaptain firecaptain is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sirhrmechanic View Post
I still have my 1076 FBI model, new in box, never fired. Mags, screwdriver, manual, even the original vapor paper and, I think, plastic baggies for the mags. I think I paid $300 for it back when they had the contract overrun/issues and you could buy them cheap. I recall they also had problems with the grip size for some of the smaller-handed agents. It's a big gun, for sure!

Stay safe. RPR
To quote Grumpier Old Men...."Holy Moly"
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 02-11-2010, 12:25 AM
dacoontz's Avatar
dacoontz dacoontz is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 2,828
Likes: 368
Liked 1,171 Times in 373 Posts
Default

First off, the guns are very collectible and the price may be high for now but someday $2000 will likely seem like a bargain. These FBI contract 1076's are still pretty young pistols and there isn't many of them out there, especially if they are part of the 300 or so that first went to Quantico for testing.

Also, these guns are far from low quality as some seem to be hinting at. Many of the agents that carried them seem to have wanted to keep them from what I have heard. If you notice from Ladyfeds letter, it wasn't like they got the pistols and sent them back in a couple weeks. They kept them, and probably fired them a lot, for two years before being returned.

Lastly, the gentleman that bought those pistols is very likely a member of this forum and probably doesn't appreciate being criticized for the way he spends HIS money. Don't be bitter because he outbid you on the auction. And you never know, those guns may hold a particular interest for him that you just don't appreciate. Now getting off my soap box.

Last edited by dacoontz; 02-11-2010 at 12:33 AM.
Reply With Quote
The Following 7 Users Like Post:
  #22  
Old 02-11-2010, 11:13 AM
Walthernut's Avatar
Walthernut Walthernut is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: PA
Posts: 332
Likes: 13
Liked 9 Times in 7 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dacoontz View Post
First off, the guns are very collectible and the price may be high for now but someday $2000 will likely seem like a bargain. These FBI contract 1076's are still pretty young pistols and there isn't many of them out there, especially if they are part of the 300 or so that first went to Quantico for testing.

Also, these guns are far from low quality as some seem to be hinting at. Many of the agents that carried them seem to have wanted to keep them from what I have heard. If you notice from Ladyfeds letter, it wasn't like they got the pistols and sent them back in a couple weeks. They kept them, and probably fired them a lot, for two years before being returned.

Lastly, the gentleman that bought those pistols is very likely a member of this forum and probably doesn't appreciate being criticized for the way he spends HIS money. Don't be bitter because he outbid you on the auction. And you never know, those guns may hold a particular interest for him that you just don't appreciate. Now getting off my soap box.
HERE! HEAR!
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 02-11-2010, 12:10 PM
st regis st regis is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Georgia
Posts: 606
Likes: 102
Liked 388 Times in 110 Posts
Default

I sold my confirmed FBI 1076 to a retired FBI agent on here a good while back. I had to have some money; he wanted the gun and its box and all the goodies. I am happy it is in his collection now; it's sort of where it belongs, if that makes sense....sort of like Barney's WWI motorcycle he got at the surplus.....it's theirs, Barn....the Milo brothers....etc...
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #24  
Old 02-13-2010, 10:26 AM
SgtSam's Avatar
SgtSam SgtSam is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NW 'Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Default

While there may be some validity to the seemingly high prices that "some" people pay for various items, they are still just material "junk" in the long run.

The same situation exists with musical instruments to a great degree. "Elvis touched this guitar (worth $500 otherwise), great bargain at $1500". "Elvis played this guitar (same guitar), great bargain at $2500". "Elvis played and sweated on this guitar (same guitar), sweat marks still present. Great bargain at $5000". And so on.

So, yeah, be kind to the individuals that have some internal drive to own such things. The rest of us don't understand it and never will. But, in the long run, it really still doesn't make any sense at all. It's still just a gun, which doesn't work any better, or maybe worse, than others in the same caliber and action type that are selling for a lot worse.

Cars, guitars, guns and anything else you care to think about, are the stuff dreams are made of. And dreams are all in your head. Nowhere else.

Sleep tight!

SgtSam
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 02-13-2010, 09:34 PM
sniper47's Avatar
sniper47 sniper47 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tucson
Posts: 983
Likes: 189
Liked 78 Times in 56 Posts
Default

SgtSam aka buzz killer aka stick-in-the-mud aka old curmugeon.
Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
  #26  
Old 02-14-2010, 12:41 AM
dacoontz's Avatar
dacoontz dacoontz is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 2,828
Likes: 368
Liked 1,171 Times in 373 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtSam View Post
While there may be some validity to the seemingly high prices that "some" people pay for various items, they are still just material "junk" in the long run.

The same situation exists with musical instruments to a great degree. "Elvis touched this guitar (worth $500 otherwise), great bargain at $1500". "Elvis played this guitar (same guitar), great bargain at $2500". "Elvis played and sweated on this guitar (same guitar), sweat marks still present. Great bargain at $5000". And so on.

So, yeah, be kind to the individuals that have some internal drive to own such things. The rest of us don't understand it and never will. But, in the long run, it really still doesn't make any sense at all. It's still just a gun, which doesn't work any better, or maybe worse, than others in the same caliber and action type that are selling for a lot worse.

Cars, guitars, guns and anything else you care to think about, are the stuff dreams are made of. And dreams are all in your head. Nowhere else.

Sleep tight!

SgtSam
I don't know what church you go to but in mine we believe that he that dies with the most guns wins and probably dies later.

And not everyone buys guns just to HAVE them. Some of us actually see them as a better investment than stocks these days. Plus you get to shoot them in the meantime.

And by the way, I doubt the guy who has been shelling out $2000 for these 1076's really cares what we think after all.
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 02-14-2010, 12:42 AM
dacoontz's Avatar
dacoontz dacoontz is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 2,828
Likes: 368
Liked 1,171 Times in 373 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sniper47 View Post
SgtSam aka buzz killer aka stick-in-the-mud aka old curmugeon.
aka, still doesn't own a 1076 because he keeps getting outbid.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #28  
Old 02-14-2010, 11:20 AM
ussbang ussbang is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default I remember

being able to pick up these (std 1076) for $400 because they were very big bulky guns not good for concealment shot high priced ammo and hard to find. to each his own.
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 02-15-2010, 09:09 PM
SgtSam's Avatar
SgtSam SgtSam is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NW 'Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Default

Hey Sniper 47! I've been called a lot worse and survived.

Yes, I'm old! 65 to be exact. And, I've never understood the majority of the rationalization that many people use to justify buying various things.

I don't knock the person. I just don't agree with the reasoning. If it's your "schtick" to buy various things for various, dubious, reasons, then cool. Have at it. I won't hate you in the morning!

Sorry it I came across as a "stick in the mud". But, I'm just a little old fashioned. My Dad was even more old fashioned and I picked up a lot from him, God Bless Him!

Yeah, have a ball my friend, buy what you want, when you want, how you want. But, don't expect all to agree with your actions. And enjoy the right to disagree and still be friends.

SgtSam
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 02-15-2010, 09:31 PM
sniper47's Avatar
sniper47 sniper47 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tucson
Posts: 983
Likes: 189
Liked 78 Times in 56 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SgtSam View Post
Hey Sniper 47! I've been called a lot worse and survived.

Yes, I'm old! 65 to be exact. And, I've never understood the majority of the rationalization that many people use to justify buying various things.

I don't knock the person. I just don't agree with the reasoning. If it's your "schtick" to buy various things for various, dubious, reasons, then cool. Have at it. I won't hate you in the morning!

Sorry it I came across as a "stick in the mud". But, I'm just a little old fashioned. My Dad was even more old fashioned and I picked up a lot from him, God Bless Him!

Yeah, have a ball my friend, buy what you want, when you want, how you want. But, don't expect all to agree with your actions. And enjoy the right to disagree and still be friends.

SgtSam
To each his own, my man.
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 02-16-2010, 09:44 AM
1992mustang's Avatar
1992mustang 1992mustang is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: McDonough GA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

"Cars, guitars, guns and anything else you care to think about, are the stuff dreams are made of. And dreams are all in your head. Nowhere else."

I disagree . . . dreams are on Gunbroker, Ebay and Classic Car Trader.com
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 02-16-2010, 11:32 AM
Heavy_Hog Heavy_Hog is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Default

I saw someone pay 25k for a fixed blade knife. Why? Because a few years before it sold for 20K and a few years before that it sold for 17k...


I think that at a certain point you pass beyond the realm of "what I think it's worth" and into the land of "what will it be worth".

With the price now hovering at 2000 you can bet that collectors all over will be combing the globe to find the remaining ones. And you can be sure that sooner or later someone will show up here showing the FBI 1076 that he practically stole for $400 at a gun show somewhere.


In the end, things are only worth what you can sell them for and right now that means these guns are worth $2000.


Just my 2 pennies...
.
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 02-16-2010, 03:04 PM
jammer45 jammer45 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: S. Ga.
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Where were these people when I was trying to sell my 1 of 1,000 serial # 427 on the Colt Double Eagle the 1st double action 45 colt ever made #427 of 1,000 and best offer I got was $500 when I paid $600 plus tax for it LOL.
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 02-16-2010, 03:48 PM
MikeSteen MikeSteen is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: The Everglades
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

yeah but if you had held on to it you could have got 800-1000 now
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 02-16-2010, 04:12 PM
Buford57 Buford57 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,183
Likes: 398
Liked 5,019 Times in 1,624 Posts
Default

Just like that old, blue worn .357 that nobody wanted for $300 a few years ago - even though it had been carried by Melvin Purvis or Jelly Bryce or somebody. See what a RM with Bureau provenance brings now, adjust for inflation and that's the price of one of these 1076s will be fetching in 25 years. Maybe sooner, since the RMs are pretty well accounted for - just collectors selling to other collectors at this point.
__________________
I need ammo, not a ride.
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 02-16-2010, 04:49 PM
Rule 303 Rule 303 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 26
Liked 192 Times in 87 Posts
Default

The price seems high to me,
but maybe the gun was used by Melvin Purvis to shoot John Dillinger?

Rule 303
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #37  
Old 02-16-2010, 05:23 PM
florida1098 florida1098 is offline
Banned
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts
Smile

SgtSam, true words of wisdom. I agree a thousand percent. I think alot of families would be in much less debt if they would have followed your words, advice. To each their own, buy what you want. For me, one nice gun is enough. I cherish it. I don't need the most toys, a safe full of guns can not make me happy. I need to take care of my body, take care of my family. Life is good be happy
The less I have the more I gain
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 02-17-2010, 10:13 AM
1992mustang's Avatar
1992mustang 1992mustang is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: McDonough GA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Considering that this is a gun forum and not a health and wellness forum, it is natural to talk ABOUT GUNS! This is our hobby. Hobbies are for us to enjoy. Some are fanatical in our hobby, certainly. But to imply that having more than one gun is an attempt to buy happiness is simply judging your peers too harshly. Charlton Heston was a champion of our hobby. Should he have donated his money to the United Way instead of assembling a virtual museum of firearms history? That is a matter of opinion, and I know what they say about opinions. But what a guy does with his own money is his own business and he doesn't have to justify that to anyone. That's my opinion :-)
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 02-20-2010, 05:01 PM
sledtrak sledtrak is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

HI. There are still Bargins out there. Earlier this month I pick up a 1076 at our local Cabelas. It had the Box, tatered, but a box. On the Box it states FBI Academy. The serial number matches. Serial number is THB92xx. I will have to get my first S&W letter, but being 99.99% sure this is an ex FBI gun, it will be well worth it. The price I paid was $450.00, and they were asking more!
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 02-20-2010, 05:47 PM
c.marsh c.marsh is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: houston,texas
Posts: 151
Likes: 2
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Talking BEST hunting handgun around

i love my 1006 SMITH & WESSON.........................chet
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 02-04-2012, 05:49 PM
Telsole Telsole is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

I have a S&W 1076 10mm that I bought at the same time the FBI
went to the 10mm. I have 3 mags and lots of ammo. Still in the box it came in new. I fired two qualification rounds for CLEET
and a few practice rounds.I sent it to S&W on the recall for the
decocking lever check and have the two little stars stamped on side. I have been told that it is a antique and should sell for more
than I paid for it new. Can anyone tell me if this is true.
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 02-04-2012, 06:45 PM
glock20man glock20man is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Default

I would just like to have a few of the extended mags.
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 02-04-2012, 07:11 PM
heekma heekma is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Hawkeye turned Longhorn
Posts: 152
Likes: 1
Liked 22 Times in 13 Posts
Default

Hello,

A much wiser and older collecter than me once said "You can pay too much for something that will never have any real value and you can pay too much too soon for something that will."

Personally I wish the buyer the best on their purchase. I hope they gain either personal or financial satisfaction from their purchase--or even, better, both.

The FBI 1076--or the 10mm for that matter--isn't an interest of mine, but I am interested in seeing where prices and interest goes for those who are interested in them.

Best,

Heekma
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 02-04-2013, 04:16 PM
scwv67's Avatar
scwv67 scwv67 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 961
Likes: 222
Liked 351 Times in 214 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by firecaptain View Post
To quote Grumpier Old Men...."Holy Moly"
$300!


Last edited by scwv67; 02-04-2013 at 04:19 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 02-04-2013, 10:30 PM
Silversmok3's Avatar
Silversmok3 Silversmok3 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Western South Dakota
Posts: 560
Likes: 9
Liked 385 Times in 139 Posts
Default

A couple of thoughts here.
There's a few states in America which are governed by nanny state politicos who've made it clear they're not waiting for DC to set the pace on civil disarmament via gun control. The clock is ticking for gun owners in states like Maryland, Conneticutt, and especially New York State to get what they want ASAP before it gets banned.

$2000 might be much for myself or someone in Texas, but I can understand why a NY gun collector would drop $2k on a gun. For him, its now or never.
Reply With Quote
  #46  
Old 02-09-2013, 05:59 PM
snowcat snowcat is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 73
Likes: 5
Liked 81 Times in 25 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by glock20man View Post
I would just like to have a few of the extended mags.
Yeah, good luck, I know of only 4 for sure. Took me a long time to get/beg to purchase my two 15 rounder's! Would be kind of nice if there was a roll call on them to just get a idea of what is out there.
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 02-09-2013, 09:29 PM
Checkman's Avatar
Checkman Checkman is offline
US Veteran
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Idaho
Posts: 976
Likes: 1,947
Liked 1,533 Times in 334 Posts
Default

This thread is now three years old. I find all the condemnation of the buyer to be interesting. Especially in light of the prices folks are currently paying for .223. .22LR and any and all "assault" rifles. But hindsight is 20/20 I guess.
__________________
I type. Therefore I am.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #48  
Old 01-29-2021, 10:27 PM
Steve912 Steve912 is offline
Member
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 2,444
Likes: 4,172
Liked 2,327 Times in 1,194 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Checkman View Post
This thread is now three years old. I find all the condemnation of the buyer to be interesting. Especially in light of the prices folks are currently paying for .223. .22LR and any and all "assault" rifles. But hindsight is 20/20 I guess.
You should see the prices now!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #49  
Old 02-02-2021, 12:01 AM
Fishslayer Fishslayer is offline
US Veteran
Absent Comrade
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: San Diego, PRK
Posts: 9,238
Likes: 11,531
Liked 11,249 Times in 3,916 Posts
Default

There are people for whom $4K isn't really a lot of money. If that was me I might have been tempted by a pair of 1076!

Quote:
Originally Posted by dacoontz View Post
Lastly, the gentleman that bought those pistols is very likely a member of this forum and probably doesn't appreciate being criticized for the way he spends HIS money. Don't be bitter because he outbid you on the auction. And you never know, those guns may hold a particular interest for him that you just don't appreciate. Now getting off my soap box.
Reply With Quote
  #50  
Old 02-02-2021, 03:14 AM
murphydog's Avatar
murphydog murphydog is offline
Moderator
Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over k now  
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 26,782
Likes: 935
Liked 18,873 Times in 9,241 Posts
Default

Gentlemen (and lady, although LadyFed has not been here for a while), this thread is on its third revival and coming up on 11 years old. But feel free to wax nostalgic over the days of FBI 1076s 'only' bringing $2K.
__________________
Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
650, cabelas, colt, screwdriver, transition, walther, wwi

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
1076 & 610-3 FS / 610 SOLD 1076 Withdrawn CLOSED bishopm14 GUNS - For Sale or Trade 4 10-07-2016 03:37 AM
(All items SPF) WTS: 1076 barrel, holster, grips; 1006/1076 mags (price drop!) spencer4hire Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 2 06-11-2014 04:36 AM
1076 ScottZ Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 9 02-04-2013 09:45 PM
1076 FBI (again!) steve61 Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 8 12-05-2009 12:23 AM
Wtb/t-1076 sniper47 WANTED to Buy 4 09-27-2009 10:06 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:05 AM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)