Price Check Model 67 (no dash)

[BlueMike]

In the past few months I've learned a lot about collecting old revolvers from you guys, but I'm still trying to learn more. Here's one for you to look at and comment on that I came across today in a pawn shop. I'm new at this, but I think it's a 4" Model 67 (no dash). It locks up solid as a rock with a .003" barrel/cylinder gap and perfect timing. As you can see from the pictures, it has a good bit of wear and has obviously been shot some.

What do you all think about it? What's a fair price? Would a collector be interested in this gun or is it just a good shooter? Would you recommend a new collector try to acquire this gun?

Looking forward to hearing your views.

 

[scha]

A 6K serial number is likely 1974 production. In the condition shown in the photos this is more of a shooter grade rather than a collector grade. A collector would want 99% condition with original grips, box, etc.

I would say $300 to $350. Since it is at a pawn shop, I suggest making a low offer and see what happens.

Hope this helps.

Steve

 

[mtime7]

I never gone looking for one of those, but if I was, I think $300 would be a buy just about anywhere.. If that is what your looking for you haft to put your own price on it, cause its not like your going to see them every day..

 

[jpwhel]

The Mod 67 is a nice shooting gun. In a shooter grade the pricing without box and original grips would be about $300. I purchased a 67-1 like this about a year ago and paid around 300. The good thing about the stainless guns is that with a little (or a lot) of elbow grease you can get them to look like like new. Good luck in your decision.

 

[Camster]

I too, agree with the 300 number.

 

[BlueMike]

Thanks for the comments. I must be learning something, because I had the same thoughts about this gun as you guys...a shooter grade with a fair price of about $300. I am not really tempted to buy it at this time, but I am sure it would be a great shooter.

What would the gun be worth if someone cleaned it up, like "jpwhel" suggested, and put some period grips on it? Is it worth cleaning up these fairly common, old shooter grade guns and keeping them in shoot-able condition for future generations to enjoy? Or should a new collector allocate his resources to more rare guns in better conditions? Just wondering...

 

[Steve C]

I think most of the estimates on price where not based on the current market. J&G is selling used model 15's for $330 in very good conditon. The stainless equivalent model 67 would normally command a higher price.

Quick search of GunaAmerica and Gunbroker showed the lowest priced 67 at $390, most where above $400 and as high as $600 reserve.

There are bargains that you can fall into from private individuals that need money. A friend of a friend bought a Glock 17 for $70 like new in the box with the original receipts from a guy that needed money immediately and $70 cash was all he had on hand. I haven't fallen into those type deals often. The best one I ever made was a straight across trade of my AMT .45 acp Harballer for a 4" Colt Python Nickle plated.

 

[jpwhel]

Thanks for the comments. I must be learning something, because I had the same thoughts about this gun as you guys...a shooter grade with a fair price of about $300. I am not really tempted to buy it at this time, but I am sure it would be a great shooter.

What would the gun be worth if someone cleaned it up, like "jpwhel" suggested, and put some period grips on it? Is it worth cleaning up these fairly common, old shooter grade guns and keeping them in shoot-able condition for future generations to enjoy? Or should a new collector allocate his resources to more rare guns in better conditions? Just wondering...

A little further down in this section of the forum is a thread titled Model 67-1. There are posts in that thread where shooters have purchased the Mod 67s at much higher prices than the $300 that you seeing.

The 67-1 that I purchased for $300 with Pach grips now sports nice target Ahrend grips. I've also spent a fair amount of time with the Flitz and Mothers mag polish to make it one great looking stainless gun. So I've got abut $350 invested in the gun that looks good and is a great shooter. I recently found an older Mod 64 no dash with the pencil barrel with original grips for $265 that I did the same with. I like taking the older guns and bringing them back to life.

 

[BlueMike]

I also like the idea of taking a well used gun, putting some new grips on, taking some Mothers Mag Polish to it and turning it into a great looking stainless gun for future generations to enjoy.

I have looked at the tread titled "Model 67-1" and noticed some of those prices. It is hard for me at this stage in my "collecting career" to form a good plan for spending my often scarce dollars as I am still learning so much about all the different models. I do already know of several models that I would buy without this much debate, but the Model 67 in a shooter condition is not one of them. At least not at this time. But it is fun searching and learning about the history of this great American company.

 

[laney566]

$300 does sound fair. The Model 67 is a fine shooting handgun.
I used to qualify on the range with mine for .38 exposed carry permit.

 

[c.w.]

model 67

Bluemike: buy the gun...you won't be dis-appointed. Stainless revolvers can be cleaned up and recieve a buffing like no blued gun can...and still keep it in original condition. Grips (stocks) can be had for this era of manufacture quite easily from many sources( like this forum). I got my model 67 the other day. I'm an impulse buyer. Shooting the gun is the best part for some, but for me...it's cleaning and detailing, then going to the range and showing it off...oh shooting it is fun too! c.w.

 

[BlueMike]

I hear you C.W.!! I know I wouldn't be disappointed if I bought this gun. And I know it would be fun to clean it up and show it off. But, I'm not an impulse buyer...although sometimes I wish I was.

I really appreciate all your comments. I'll think on it this weekend and see what happens next week.

 

[LEO918]

Bought my 67 no dash (minty) except for Goodyears for 375 about six months ago. Added s set of correct target stocks. I'm happy as clam in cold water.

 

[safearm]

I bought a DAO M67 no dash with pinned barrel in the 6K range from J&G a few months ago. It came with hard Hogue grips and was rated as very good. It had honest wear on it, however, it had not been abused. A couple a easy sessions with Mother's Mag Wheel Polish, and a set of Herrett's Shooting Star grips makes it look better than new, and it shoots as good as it looks. I'd say $300 is a very good price for a M67.

 

[SterlingXX]

I'm a newbie to this forum and have enjoyed reading the Q&A. I just cleaned out my gun case and found a revolver that I had put away many years ago. Would like to know what the age of the gun and value. On the R side of the barrel has 38 S&W special CTG on the L side of the barrel has Smith & Wesson, bottom of the grips has 5K17796. If you open the cylinder chamber (where it hinges) I found this Mod 67 and #44918 also below these numbers is an S then off to the side of it in big numbers 27 then below that looks like a 6 this really looks weird. Has anyone seen this and do you know what all these numbers mean... The revolver is Stainless, 6", adj rear sight, wooden checkered hand grips with S&W logo, cylinder hammer side has a "V" stamp. I hope that I can get some info on the revolver. Condition: like new. Thanks Sorry for the long explanation...

 

[TDC]

I also like the idea of taking a well used gun, putting some new grips on, taking some Mothers Mag Polish to it and turning it into a great looking stainless gun for future generations to enjoy.

I have looked at the tread titled "Model 67-1" and noticed some of those prices. It is hard for me at this stage in my "collecting career" to form a good plan for spending my often scarce dollars as I am still learning so much about all the different models. I do already know of several models that I would buy without this much debate, but the Model 67 in a shooter condition is not one of them. At least not at this time. But it is fun searching and learning about the history of this great American company.

Model 67s are fine shooting guns and have a very loyal following. I would add to other comments that a 67 no dash isn't commonly seen with an original red ramp and black rear sights until the end of their production run.

I would suggest the 67 no dash with all stainless sights and original stocks would bring up to $100 dollars more if the gun is tight. IMHO, any nice S&W handgun in good condition is worth at least $300 dollars and a nice 67 about $400. Availability and other market conditions are the key...

Always attempt to trace back any available boxes, tools and literature you can find when purchasing S&W handguns. You'd be amazed how much you can dig up if you ask.

Many Mod 66 no dash pistols were converted to red ramps and black rear sights because people didn't like the light metal sight picture.. They threw away or lost the original stainless sights. I've seen people pay up to $100 for stainless sights to restore their no dash to its original shipped condition. If the pistol had stainless sights I'd price it $75 to 100 more.

JMHO...