Pawn shop find nickel 10-6-----is it worth it?

[MTC(SS)Ret]

A local pawn shop is advertising this 4" nickel plated Model 10-6. No serial number available in the ad so hard to date it by appearance alone. I did notice it has a pinned barrel and the spur nose hammer. In another photo I didn't see an obvious "N" on the rear of the cylinder to indicate factory nickel finish. I'm guessing not S&W stocks. I know the one photo isn't much to go on but can anyone help to narrow down any more what I found? They are asking $700.
Thanks guys

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

The other photos they have posted aren't really clear enough to see if the "N" is on the cylinder or not. However the frame and barrel stampings don't appear to have been dulled out by refinishing or buffing. Also looks to have the heavy barrel. I looked at auction listings that range from sold at about $600 to for sale at $900 -1000.

 

[Goony]

Certainly not the original grips. Production of the 10-6 spanned a good deal of time, from 1962 to 1977. The finish isn't obviously non-factory, but it's hard to tell for sure from a photo. Might be a former Detroit P.D. gun, they ordered their issue S&W's in nickel for many years.

 

[murphydog]

I would say somewhere between $550-600 would be reasonable. It appears factory original.

 

[mchom]

Just my thoughts...others more experienced will add more perspective. If you can evaluate it hands on and it appears factory origninal finish then its probably a fair deal. Those grips are likely either rogers or safariland. Made of a nylon or plastic and are somewhat collectable to some folks who like these (I think) early to mid 80's style of grips. I see them on ebay from $50 to $100.

Maybe you can try to offer $625 or $650

If I needed nickel 10-6 id probably end up getting regardless...if condition and function was good and making sure no blemishes. A little gentle wear is ok in my opinion.

 

[Truckman]

Might be a former Detroit P.D. gun, they ordered their issue S&W's in nickel for many years.

Yes, I own one of their 10-5's...If it is, it may be marked as such on the backstrap......Ben

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

Thanks for the replies. I might go and give it a closer look see. I've dealt with the guy before and he isn't one for haggling, he probably wouldn't go much lower.
I've been considering a Model 10 to keep my model 36 no dash 3" company but haven't had to scratch that itch yet!

 

[rwsmith]

If he doesn't......

Thanks for the replies. I might go and give it a closer look see. I've dealt with the guy before and he isn't one for haggling, he probably wouldn't go much lower.
I've been considering a Model 10 to keep my model 36 no dash 3" company but haven't had to scratch that itch yet!

If he doesn't counter-offer........walk. Unless you want the gun that bad.

 

[ken158]

Just remember the pawn shop rule - they likely have half of their listed price invested so dicker away and do not be afraid to walk. IMO that is a $400 gun without the factory grips.

 

[swagmeister]

I never buy a handgun without a hands on evaluation. The pictures might look good but other problems might be present, such as rough action, cylinder gap not correct, pitted bore, or on the fairly rare occasion, out of time. I like that bull barrel. If everything checks out, $700 OTD is fair, but not exceptional, in this economy. Just depends on how bad you want it. I would take 6 $100 bills and see if he bites. Good luck.

 

[robvious]

I too think it is in the 600 dollar range... but you don't see them that often anymore, so maybe a bit more.

I do really like my 10-6.. probably the best trigger of all my S&W.

 

[Jim Watson]

Rogers grips, the only finger grooves the same diameter as my fingers.
Not a real tough plastic and the black copies are worse, so don't knock them around like a cop would.

 

[OLDSTER]

The other photos they have posted aren't really clear enough to see if the "N" is on the cylinder or not. However the frame and barrel stampings don't appear to have been dulled out by refinishing or buffing. Also looks to have the heavy barrel. I looked at auction listings that range from sold at about $600 to for sale at $900 -1000.

Like this:

 

[Justamessenger]

With just the left side blown up on my iPad, I see blemishes to examine on the sight, cylinder, and side plate by the front of the grip. As has been mentioned, if the backstrap is engraved Detroit Police, that makes it special to some. Shown are a couple of 64s, maybe both Detroit PD, but one is special to me.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I sold 2 of the 10-5's in mint shape for $750 this year.

 

[Ameshawki]

More than I would want to pay but in today's market who knows. Nickel 10's aren't real common, I've only got one in the collection (Detroit PD five inch).

 

[DGNY]

Wishing you all the best of luck, and hoping that your examination will prove revealing and decisive for you. My 10–6 is a laser at the range.

 

[alwslate]

I'm not a fan of Nickel but I know some folks are. I agree with the above poster on value. $400 tops with plastic grips. $700 is WAY too much.

 

[first-model]

I don't like this gun. Really hard to tell from the photo, but something about the rounded contour of the frame (or, at least, the way the reflection appears in it) that makes me think that this is was replated.

If it's a replate, then I'd just walk from it.

If it's factory, then I'd wager $400 with the plastic grips.

Mike

 

[kennyb]

Looks pretty good but for me...$400 tops