Trying to Value Model 10 Never fired
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kbm6893
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I would say around $450. In a 4", the roun butt just doesn't look right to me. I would think you could get $500 shipped to the buyer ifsold on line. Face to face, I'd go $480 tops.
cornfed83
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I was at a gun shop recently that had come across some NIB model 10s and as I recall they wanted between $600 and $800 depending on configuration. I didn't tell them how crazy I thought they were. Point is it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Last time I was in the shop they were gone.
My thoughts are keep the Model 10 and get the Glock. If it's as described and has remained well-preserved, that is a very nice, collectable Smith & Wesson you have there and it would be a shame to part with it, especially as prices are continuing to steadily rise.
Glocks are inexpensive (as far as quality new guns go) and are a dime a dozen; I'm saying this as a big fan of them. And although the Model 10s are more easily acquired than many other S&Ws, a new-in-the box with all the original items is uncommon.
Keep it, let it appreciate, and care for it properly (while keeping the box, papers, etc., of course).
I don't see why you have to get rid of one to get the other, but if it's purely a money issue, in the long run a collector quality Model 10 isn't an even trade for a new Glock, not by a long shot; the Glock will only depreciate, the S&W will increase in value.
Keep it. And buy a Glock to shoot.
Glocks are inexpensive (as far as quality new guns go) and are a dime a dozen; I'm saying this as a big fan of them. And although the Model 10s are more easily acquired than many other S&Ws, a new-in-the box with all the original items is uncommon.
Keep it, let it appreciate, and care for it properly (while keeping the box, papers, etc., of course).
I don't see why you have to get rid of one to get the other, but if it's purely a money issue, in the long run a collector quality Model 10 isn't an even trade for a new Glock, not by a long shot; the Glock will only depreciate, the S&W will increase in value.
Keep it. And buy a Glock to shoot.
Does it have the "lock"? Is it pinned and recessed? Or recessed only? Is it REALLY a round butt? A HB(heavy barrel)? Box and tools/paperwork? Really need more info to guage value. A round butt, 4" heavy barrel would be a rare configuration. As fyimo stated $375-400 in Arkansas but if really a HB round butt probably another $75-100 in the Seattle/Portland area Not many pre- lock NIB K frames for under $500-550 around here
Ischia
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None of the Model 10's are recessed because only magnum calibers and 22's were recessed and if it's a heavy barrel it would be a 10-6.
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Frank V
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Rimron
Welcome to the forum.
I'm going to agree with Hapworth. If at all possible keep the mod. 10 & get the Glock. I'm a fan of both, but the older mod. 10 aren't being made anymore & it is highly collectable. Also there isn't a better shooting light .38 Special out there.
If possible, keep the mod. 10.
Frank
Welcome to the forum.
I'm going to agree with Hapworth. If at all possible keep the mod. 10 & get the Glock. I'm a fan of both, but the older mod. 10 aren't being made anymore & it is highly collectable. Also there isn't a better shooting light .38 Special out there.
If possible, keep the mod. 10.
Frank
New in Box Model 10-8
Here are some pics of my Model 10-8 New in Box. I purchased it in May 1983.
Looking to sell it. I'm not sure what it's worth. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Rimrom
Here are some pics of my Model 10-8 New in Box. I purchased it in May 1983.
Looking to sell it. I'm not sure what it's worth. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Rimrom
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Clean Break
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If you've owned it for the past 27 years and never fired it, then yeah, sell it to someone who will. A gun that remains unfired is like a boat that only sits on the trailer in the driveway or a beautiful nun.
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FYI, your Model 10 is LNIB, *like* NIB. NIB typically is understood to be truly new, never before *sold*. Never before shot would be unfired LNIB.
It's like cars. Taking a new car off the lot, it is no longer a new car, but a used one. Even if the car is trailored off the lot, and never driven it's not new anymore.
As for value, I find this kind of funny on this board. Typically, for collectors of any item the value lies in a few things, mostly condition and rarity. If it has one but not the other the value suffers greatly.
Assuming this Model 10 is a typical one it's not rare, at all. While it's condition is unfired, like-new, with all the accoutrements it's still not rare. It's value will be right along with the other common model 10s in similar condition. Sounds like fiymo has it nailed pretty good.
An unfired common model 10 is still a common model 10, and therefore not of significant value.
If you're not going to shoot it, and could use the money sell it for as much as you can get. Maybe someone will pay over-market for it. If you don't need/want the extra money and still appreciate owning it keep it.
If purchased and stored (properly) for the last near thirty years, unfired except at the factory and still with its original box, paperwork and tools, you have a "perfect" Model 10-8 by NRA modern firearms condition standards -- an enviable thing whether a rare or common gun.
Although Model 10s are among the most common S&W revolvers on the used market, ones in the condition yours is are unusual for that or any model, making it more desirable to collectors, and allowing it to command a higher price within the context of other Model 10s.
Admittedly, this gun isn't, say, a 3" Model 66 or Model 53 Jet -- genuinely rare guns by their production numbers and market availability, with the prices to show for it -- its condition and included accoutrements easily elevate it above "common", again, within the context of the Model 10 market.
The round butt is also generally less available compared to its square butt brethren, adding just a little more distinction to your gun.
Based on watching what Model 10s of various stripe are selling for at gun shows and on auction sites, yours could reasonably be expected to fetch $450 to $500, give or take, depending on the weather.
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If I saw one of those in my local store I would pay $500 for it.
Good ballpark.
Here's my 1961 M10 with the HB and diamond grips. Nope, it's never been fired and I plan to keep it that way. But I don't have the box. Keep yours if you can......
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Irony. ;-)
Here's my 1961 M10 with the HB and diamond grips. Nope, it's never been fired and I plan to keep it that way. But I don't have the box. Keep yours if you can......
How does this happen?? A 1961 vintage gun in unfired condition with no box. I don't get it!
Looks great though, but I think I'd have to shoot it.......
I bought this 10-11 a short while back for $350 from the Segway guy. New Old Stock, came with Uncle Mikes grips. I would think there are quite a few "undiscovered" caches around the country. (came with a set of keys for "the lock" which it does not have). Joe
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