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12-05-2015, 12:41 AM
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Shooter-grade K-Frame values?
Curious as to values on K-Frame .38s in 'shooter' condition. I've been looking around on the internet and prices are all over the place. What's reasonable?
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12-05-2015, 12:48 AM
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Need more specifics - fixed or adjustable sight, barrel length, and what you would consider to be acceptable finish condition (typical holster wear, metal wear or pitting, dragged behind a truck but mechanically sound ).
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12-05-2015, 12:51 AM
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Well you can get used model 10s for around $300. I got a model 14 for $400 off Gunbroker a little while back that was a good deal. Was looking for a project gun and nobody was bidding on one with a poor description and photos. Got it and found it to be over 95%, but, that was a good deal for and adjustable sight K frame. SO I would say that unless your lucky
non adjust sights in decent shape $300 up
adjustable sights $400 up
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12-05-2015, 12:56 AM
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Need more specifics - fixed or adjustable sight, barrel length, and what you would consider to be acceptable finish condition (typical holster wear, metal wear or pitting, dragged behind a truck but mechanically sound ).
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Yeah, I'm not picky but that was a bit too vague. Mechanically sound, typical holster/use wear. Barrel 2-4 inches, round or square butt. I'm considering altering it to suit in any case.
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12-05-2015, 01:02 AM
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Plenty of used 4" model 10s, 13s, 64s and 65s in the $300-400 range at present as you describe what you seek. 2 and (especially) 3" will run more than this in equal condition.
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12-05-2015, 02:36 AM
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Thanks everyone- that's very helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to respond!
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12-05-2015, 05:10 AM
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I just picked up a used four screw 15 from my local shop ( I am a good long term customer) it is probably about 80% but locks up tight carried a lot shot a little typical cop gun for $300. Same shop had minty 15's for 400 and a new in box for 595. Another local shop has a nice mod ten no dash ( still tempted by this one) in about 95% condition for $295.
My area is a hard place to sell pistols due to our horrible pistol permit system ( long story- advice never ever ever even think about moving to New York ) so I think prices here tend to be lower than free America
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12-05-2015, 07:10 AM
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I would have loved to get a 15 like you describe for $300 as a base for my 224 Harvey Kay Chuck project. Will not be moving to NY state. My dad lived in Rochester for a long time and some of the state is great, too bad it is dictated to by "the city".
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12-05-2015, 08:19 AM
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I just picked up a used four screw 15 from my local shop ( I am a good long term customer) it is probably about 80% but locks up tight carried a lot shot a little typical cop gun for $300. Same shop had minty 15's for 400 and a new in box for 595. Another local shop has a nice mod ten no dash ( still tempted by this one) in about 95% condition for $295.
My area is a hard place to sell pistols due to our horrible pistol permit system ( long story- advice never ever ever even think about moving to New York ) so I think prices here tend to be lower than free America
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Those seem to be very good prices. I wouldn't even have to think about the 95% model 10 no dash for $295, it would be coming home with me,....... If it's in good mechanical condition. And a "minty" 15 for $400 would most likely be joining it. Congrats on good pricing.
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Nothing is "reasonable" anymore ...... and everything.... like real estate .........depends on location, location, location .........
can't tell you the last time I saw a nice S&W in the LGS.....and I wouldn't expect to see any in shooter condition for less than $400 ...... and that would be for a 4" model 10
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12-05-2015, 09:27 AM
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Anywhere from under $300 from PD trade-in or re-imported Model 10s or 64s to over a $1,000 for a 3" Model 66.
Something for every budget:-)
Lots of potential project guns out there, if that's what you're looking for.
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12-05-2015, 03:03 PM
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I recently bought a model 67 for $350. It's highly polished and the butt modified from square to round, but It's sound mechanically and a great shooter. It wasn't a steal, but I'm very happy with it. Ive added some wood combat grips that I bought from a forum member, but the picture is as purchased.
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