bennettj
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Seen a smith Wesson model 64-4 stainless snub nose .38 at a local gun shop today they are asking $500.00 for it is that to much or is it a good deal.? thanks
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629shooter
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If it is in excellent condition, that isn't a bad price. K-frames are getting harder to find for less $$$.
As I have opined here before, just take a look at various gun boards, Gunbroker or Cabellas gun library and see what 500 dollars gets you now days and you will realize that 500 dollars is becoming the floor price point for Smiths. A good deal would be anything under 500. The days of a decent condition Smith wheel gun being had for 350- 450 bucks is a thing of the past......there are deals out there for sub 500 dollar guns but they take luck and perseverance to find, but that is part of the lure of this addiction. Offer less and see what they say.
In general I agree with morale. A quick search of Gun Broker shows that 3 different model 64-4 snub noses have sold in the past 3 months for the following:
$454 - wood grip dinged and scratched fairly noticeably; revolver in good condition
$559 - rubber grips; revolver in excellent condition
$580 - rubber grips; original box; revolver in excellent condition
Dave from Pa
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IMO a 400.00 revolver, at least in my area.Common S&W that is kind of big to carry.If you really want a K frame 2 inch look for a Mod 19,more money but a lot more gun.
Wow! Prices for these revolvers have really crept up. I bought a Model 19 snubby 357 back around 77 or 78 new and the price back then was $180. Good ole K frame. Older revolvers used to be a good buy. Have not seen a CS-9 like mine for sale used in many years.
Alacharger
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I bought a 4" 64 recently for $380 plus tax..it was advertised on a FB gun page, and was up for 13 minutes when I said I'd take it.
PA sounds like a good area to be looking for a model 19 2-1/2" revolver because most elsewhere a going rate might be closer to $700-750. Good luck finding a model 19 2-1/2" for about $500.
amazingflapjack
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After watching a 952-2 go off gb the other day for 4 G's not much surprises me.
riverrat38
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Cost of living has gone up almost 4 times since then.
$180 would be about $700 now.
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Rick
Kernel Crittenden
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$500 is fair, but fully valued. Because so many M64's were used by LEO's back in the day, you do see them sell for less. Just a few months ago a shop out of DFW area, that specializes in police sales, sold a whole bunch of 2-inch M64's for $290 shipped. We think they were ex-amour car or private security guns. A member here brought it to the forum's attention and a lot of us bought one (or more).
Dave from Pa
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Said a model 64 value is 400.00 IMO.Never said a model 19 was 400.00,read the post.
GCF
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My apologies. Dave from Pa makes a good point. I did a poor job of making my point. My point was there was likely a significant enough difference in price between a model 64 and model 19 as to make it unlikely a 19 could be bought anywhere near the price point of the model 64 considered in this post ($500). On the other hand, depending on your perspective, the difference may not seem like that much.
Morning bennettj
That gun is worth every penny of what they will get for it. (not what they are asking for it)
The ONLY way to know is to watch it for a while-- if it sells quickly then the price was right or just below right. If it sits in that gun shop for 5 months without selling then it was overpriced FOR YOUR AREA.
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Good point.
I was shocked that I only paid more than $10 dollars asking price for my 'new' 642 at Cabella's compared to what Buds online had it at. And when you take in to consideration you only add the tax as opposed to the transfer fee's and shipping cost, which Buds will say free shipping until you discover they charged you 13% because you used your credit card.
Needless to say I was surprised.
The point is every once and awhile you can even score a good deal at the big box stores, and you get to see it right then there and even reject it before you hand over any money. And in some cases without having to drive miles as I have.
And for those out there who think Ruger is any cheaper think again.
They have gone up even worst than a S&W. People are finding out that revolvers make the best carry guns if you are not willing to make the commitment to practice regularly. And in all fairness some of us simply can't because it's become just to expensive. And no one should ever carry a semi-automatic pistol if they can't go to the range at minimum 3x a year, that's only once every 4 months, preferably at least every 3 months.
The so called Internet commandos will most likely say every month, but what the heck do they really know anyway right. Mention tactical this and military that, throw in some swat team and police force and somehow you are a street wise person. And don't forget to shoot some live-stock in the head and at a gelatin block for good measure.
Having said all that I do believe there is at least one general consensus among most, you really do get what you pay for some time. And my little 642 was certainly well worth the ridiculously low price I paid, and the really cool thing is it was made right here in America by American workers.
Did ya here that S&W, and thank you for not making the 642 in Brazil, I realize you have to satisfy your greedy shareholders, but be careful putting to much of that Spanish writing on the side plates some have noted or some of us will help Ruger build even more factories.
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