64-1 price check

[zellerSC]

Would be a FTF deal.

No box, grips aren't original, but it appears to be in good shape.

He's asking $400.00.

Probably not a great deal, but it's not a LE trade in.

If I could get it for less, say $375, would that be a decent deal?

Thanks.

[MrAmbassador]

Might be a bit high but pricing seems to depend on your location. I paid $480 for a 65 with box papers and tools in like new condition.

There's pricing info in this forum here on this link.

Model 64 value

[SpectrePilot]

I've bought a 64-2 with 2" barrel, original grips, but no box or anything for $420 and a 10-7 with 2" barrel, original grips, and no box for $430 within the last year. The 2" guns are about $50 higher I think so if you want a very good shooter gun and you like it then who's to say it isn't a good deal.

[zellerSC]

Can anyone give a DOB (years) guesstimate with the S&W emblem on the right side vs. left side?

EDIT:

S/N is D7983$$

[oldafsp]

1975-1976

The -1 was first introduced in 1972 in the heavy barrel, replacing the standard barrel no dash models.

Hope this is helpful.

[zellerSC]

Originally Posted by oldafsp

1975-1976

The -1 was first introduced in 1972 in the heavy barrel, replacing the standard barrel no dash models.

Hope this is helpful.

Very much......thanks.

[M3Stuart]

I paid $350 plus tax for a good condition 64-5 and thought that was a good deal. $400 FTF/OTD for that gun - appears to be in great shape - is not bad.

If you want it, get it. Note that it's a square butt - if that matters to you. But the pics look reallly clean. I would pay that and feel good about the deal.

[Dragon88]

The replacement stocks are beat up with a poor fit. Also I see some scratches and nicks that would likely look bad under strong lighting. The sides of the muzzle look chewed up. Sorry that gun is not "clean".

I probably wouldn't buy that gun unless I really needed another shooter. As a shooter I wouldn't pay more than $325.

[badge70]

Make the offer -- if he's firm and it's $400 I'd buy it. The older Smiths are bringing top dollar everywhere. I know a lot of the folks on this forum say that $300-350 is max but that's not reality. I'm not sure what's driving the pricing -- a lot of people are looking for them and those that have them are holding them?

[zellerSC]

Originally Posted by Dragon88

The replacement stocks are beat up with a poor fit. Also I see some scratches and nicks that would likely look bad under strong lighting. The sides of the muzzle look chewed up. Sorry that gun is not "clean".

I probably wouldn't buy that gun unless I really needed another shooter. As a shooter I wouldn't pay more than $325.

Thanks for the input Dragon.

However, you are certainly in the minority, but we all have opinions.

[nipster]

I would say about $75-100 too high