Picked up a S&W 6926

[jrmyleo]

So I found a guy selling his "New Condition 6906" for $425 but he didn't have pictures. I didn't know much about 3rd gen S&W's but a little bit of research said that was a decent deal and I definitely wanted one in my collection. Well I get there and it doesn't look like the 6906, and closer inspection shows model 6926. I went ahead and handled the gun and liked it. It was very clean and felt good, so I went ahead with the sale but mentioned that he was actually selling a 6926, which I knew absolutely nothing about. He was still fine with the sale.

I left and tried doing some research on it but I cannot find any good info. I even looked on Gunbroker and Armslist to see what others are selling it for or have sold it for and neither have a listing for one.

Does anyone on here know about this gun like value, or the reason why there isn't anything out there really?

 

[torizus]

A somewhat rare model, have never seen one myself or even one for sale.
A friend had one with import mark so lead me to believe it was made for foreign police dept or such,
He described it as identical to the 6946 (great gun) except it had a frame mounted safety.
I personally would snatch it up in a second if you're into 3rd gens

 

[StephenWhoDat]

I will gladly buy this from you. It's one of only 3 models that Smith & Wesson produced with that Sig-like frame decocker. It's actually a bit of a rare gem. You don't see many of these at all. In fact, I've never even seen one in person. Now, about that sale... How much do you want?

 

[jrmyleo]

I did purchase it, and am glad I did. I wish they still made gen 3s.

 

[Jeppo]

Go ahead and turn yourself in before SWAT arrives...you stole it!

The book says ANIB it's worth $750 or $150 more than a similar condition 6906. Made only in 1991.

Nice going.

 

[jrmyleo]

I will gladly buy this from you. It's one of only 3 models that Smith & Wesson produced with that Sig-like frame decocker. It's actually a bit of a rare gem. You don't see many of these at all. In fact, I've never even seen one in person. Now, about that sale... How much do you want?

No sale! This is a sweet gun and sounds intriguing

 

[jrmyleo]

Go ahead and turn yourself in before SWAT arrives...you stole it!

The book says ANIB is worth $750 or $150 more than a similar condition 6906. Made only in 1991.

Nice going.

Now I kind of feel bad, I don't think he knew what he had, and I'd hate to take advantage of people.

 

[Jeppo]

Now I kind of feel bad, I don't think he knew what he had, and I'd hate to take advantage of people.

For sure he had no idea...as did you. I get your point but both of you were quite innocently uninformed. So...if you feel really guilty, you could sell it to one of us for $700 and refund half your profit to the guy.

 

[Jeppo]

Whatever you do, you must refuse any offers from TTSH in this forum. He's trying hard to control his gun buying and has asked all of us to help him.

 

[Jeppo]

Above all, welcome to the forum.

You mentioned you didn't know much about these old Smiths. You'll soon see there's a group of us whose days begin and end with these guns. As they get home from work, you'll see their posts on the topic of your find.

It's not uncommon to have someone join the forum and express interest in these guns we collect. It is almost unheard of for someone to pop up and tell us he grabbed an ANIB unicorn in his/her first post.

You da man and we salute you!

 

[jrmyleo]

Above all, welcome to the forum.

You mentioned you didn't know much about these old Smiths. You'll soon see there's a group of us whose days begin and end with these guns. As they get home from work, you'll see their posts on the topic of your find.

It's not uncommon to have someone join the forum and express interest in these guns we collect. It is almost unheard of for someone to pop up and tell us he grabbed a ANIB unicorn in his/her first post.

You da man and we salute you!

Thank you for the kind welcome! I'm a firearms guy and have several different makes and models but am new to the forum scene. I've posted some on a few of the gun subreddits and enjoy the friendly banter.

I was having a hard time finding any good info on this piece so I turned here thinking that this might be the best place to find out. I may stick around!

 

[Merc6]

So it's sa/da or dao?

 

[Jeppo]

Oh yeah?

I was having a hard time finding any good info on this piece so I turned here thinking that this might be the best place to find out. I may stick around!

You'd show up, bait us like that and then disappear? We gonna hunt you down!!!!!!

 

[jrmyleo]

So it's sa/da or dao?

It's sa/da

 

[Kenna]

So would a 6946 be along the same lines as the 6926 above?? with the sig like safety? Anyone own one that would share a pic?

 

[Old_Cop]

Nice entrance to the forum, welcome form NW PA.

 

[Kenna]

Sorry everyone Got excited after reading above post. Looked up the 6946 its not similar as above.I know someone selling one

 

[robrossk]

Welcome to the forum and nice find!

 

[jsbethel]

The frame decocker models were subject to a recall - two punch marks under the decock lever (visible when actuated) indicate service under that recall.

 

[Jetpilot007]

First off Welcome to the Forum! You have yourself a rare find and will be a fine addition to your herd!