What is my 1006(10mm) worth?

[TANKLEGACY]

I got it for a steal,....but...I put a lot of hours into wet sanding and polishing, I installed brand new factory sights, brand new Hogue grips, custom fabricated stainless steel guide rod, and 3 brand new (still in package) mags...the 4th mag came with the gun.

Whats a good asking price?

 

[Hairtrigger]

Did you have feeding issues?

 

[TANKLEGACY]

Did you have feeding issues?

Nope, I just like to clean and polish things..

..I actually haven't even shot it yet...lol

 

[Hairtrigger]

If I am looking at a used handgun and see a polished feed ramp I assume the worst

 

[TANKLEGACY]

If I am looking at a used handgun and see a polished feed ramp I assume the worst

I just wanted it clean and shiny before I shot it.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I sold my S&W 1006 a few years ago for $800.00; gun and a spare mag, the original straight backstrap stocks, nothing else. Mine had a few scratches, but was in VGC. You have altered your handgun, but do have two additional mags which are rather pricey now. I would make a WAG of $700.00+ for your gun.

 

[Denver Dick]

Nice looking pistol. But, that stainless steel recoil spring guide rod doesn't look right in the photo. It looks like one for with a 4 1/4" barrel, as in 1066.

 

[TANKLEGACY]

Nice looking pistol. But, that stainless steel recoil spring guide rod doesn't look right in the photo. It looks like one for with a 4 1/4" barrel, as in 1066.

You cannot buy a guide rod for the 1006...they are unicorns.

A member here machined this one for me, it fits perfectly.

 

[TANKLEGACY]

I sold my S&W 1006 a few years ago for $800.00; gun and a spare mag, the original straight backstrap stocks, nothing else. Mine had a few scratches, but was in VGC. You have altered your handgun, but do have two additional mags which are rather pricey now. I would make a WAG of $700.00+ for your gun.

Ouch...i figured around $1,000(gun + new mags)

$225 for brand new mags
$50 for brand new factory sights
$60 for guide rod
$22 for new Hogue grips
$200 for gun

..total of $557

 

[03Fatboy]

That sanding and polishing is a Big turn off for me. Hard to tell how it looks without seeing it in person but the pics are not making me feel good about it. $800 and I bet it sells fairly quickly. It may sit there at $1k, maybe not.

 

[nocents]

I don't see why you can't ask $1000 for that 1006 with 4 mags. There is probably a $1000 buyer somewhere. He is just going to be harder to find than the $700 buyers. Those guys will be everywhere....Patience is a virtue and profitable

 

[TANKLEGACY]

That sanding and polishing is a Big turn off for me. Hard to tell how it looks without seeing it in person but the pics are not making me feel good about it. $800 and I bet it sells fairly quickly. It may sit there at $1k, maybe not.

The gun needed work, the guide rod was corroded and pitted badly, and the gun was in rough shape.
I probably put 20hrs into getting nicks, dings, and scratches out, and removing surface rust.

 

[Fox4506]

Looks like you did a great job fixing it up to me! I say ask what you want...you can always come down in price...hard to go up once you start low though.

Fox

 

[larryh1108]

With the before pics, I think you did a great job. I'd have no problem asking for $1k with the extra mags. Now, getting that 1k may take some time but it is not out of line IMO.

 

[Hairtrigger]

Wow. You did save a good one

 

[tlawler]

Should he be obligated to divulge the before condition and all the work that was put in to it? Or just put a price on it and let the buyer decide if it is worth it to him at that price? Perhaps the finish work would be evident when handled in person, but to me, in the pictures and to my imperfect eyesight, it looks pristine. I think it is a very nice job of rescuing a fine S&W.

 

[Hairtrigger]

When you buy a car the seller is not required to show service history
Personally I put a higher value on a vehicle that has service records and no major repairs,

 

[ColbyBruce]

I had a S&W 1076 that I disliked due to the decocker design. I couldn't hit very well with it either, but that was me. I swapped the 1076 for a S&W 65-5.

I later bought the 1006, which shot better for me. Once I swapped the stocks on my 1006 my scores went up. I liked that gun a lot.

Lack of spare parts and no factory support convinced me to abandon the 1006.

 

[03Fatboy]

The gun needed work, the guide rod was corroded and pitted badly, and the gun was in rough shape.

I probably put 20hrs into getting nicks, dings, and scratches out, and removing surface rust.

Wow, I didn't realized. You did a great job cleaning her up and bringing her back to life.

 

[revolver_ph]

Looks like a good resurrection.

Hmmm, possibly $1,000, this has set me to thinking. I have a 1006 that I bought new in the 80's that I rarely shoot. It probably has no more than 500 rounds through it and looks new. Hmmmm.