goldwinghg
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I have been looking at a model 63, 4", no box. I would rate it 95%, or better. One thing I did notice, that the barrel,isn't pinned. What is a reasonable price,for these?
Model 63, what are they worth?
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It sounds to be one of the later M or an early three letter prefix model 63, from 1982 or later, that would not have the barrel pin. Call it about a $550 gun or so.
sigp220.45
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Is it the old 6 shot Model 63, or the newer 8 shot model?
New model is 3" only. OM's were 2" & 4"(6 shot)
I'd say somewhere between $5-$800.........Never to be made in that configuration ever again.
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goldwinghg
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model 63 4", what are they worth?
I believe it is a. 6 shot, not an 8 shot.
I believe it is a. 6 shot, not an 8 shot.
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If you have kids or grandkids hold onto it and make longlasting memories
SmithMarine
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I have one purchased new and love it as do most owners. Can't say about a reasonable price because most owners won't sell at any price. That's why you see so few if any on the market, you are lucky to see one - GRAB IT!
There's one on a local to me on buy/trade site. Claims it was made in 1977. It does had a pinned barrel.
Has the original box and everything that came in it. I could have got it for $800, but bought a 4" 686-1 instead.
It's been listed since April 6th, and he still has it.
It's not an auction, so I hope it's OK to post the link...he ships.
Smith Wesson Model 63 22cal : Revolvers
Has the original box and everything that came in it. I could have got it for $800, but bought a 4" 686-1 instead.
It's been listed since April 6th, and he still has it.
It's not an auction, so I hope it's OK to post the link...he ships.
Smith Wesson Model 63 22cal : Revolvers
So true. The asking price range I've seen in my area has been $599 to $799 (+tax) depending on vintage and condition, box/no box, etc. with a few odd flyers. They certainly don't come up everyday... and they don't last long when they do. I'd love to add a second one to the collection, but I think I'm priced out of the market for the most desirable/best condition ones.
I got one a few years back for just about $500 OTD at a small rural gun shop in W Pa. Reasonable price???? .......if you found one grab it....... if you pay $100 too much that's $10 a year over the next 10 years of use.
It took me close to 10 years to find one locally..... in the interim I bought 2 4" 34s anib....... that were too nice to take into Penn's Woods; they rest in my safe...... will give them to the boys someday!
In the long run I guess that 63 cost me about $1,500 or so.
It took me close to 10 years to find one locally..... in the interim I bought 2 4" 34s anib....... that were too nice to take into Penn's Woods; they rest in my safe...... will give them to the boys someday!
In the long run I guess that 63 cost me about $1,500 or so.
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SuperMan
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Shooter grade, no box or pinned barrel...$500s is reasonable... Just saw a nice pinned one sell for $575 on one of the auction sites the other day...usually these will bring in the $600s...
Now, I know you threw that in there just for my benefit, yes?
But you failed to advise that the "Bam Formula" for gun buying only works, in this case, if you've got at least 10 good years left.
For those old fogies like moi with zero good years left, it's $100 up front and personal right now!
Now, I know you threw that in there just for my benefit, yes?
But you failed to advise that the "Bam Formula" for gun buying only works, in this case, if you've got at least 10 good years left.
For those old fogies like moi with zero good years left, it's $100 up front and personal right now!
Been hearing that for at least the last 10 years!!!!!!!!!!!!
VaTom
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Bought mine in 2014 off GB (only place I could find one) from a seller in Ga. 1981 Model, Pinned Barrel, grips numbered to frame. $675 + $25 shipping for total of $700. Found a set of NOS J frame, square butt target grips on ebay for $45 and a vintage S&W holster at yard sale for $15. What a great revolver. Wouldn't sell it.
Seen one or two listed at Gun Shows here for $900. I think any price up to $800 would be fair. Don't regret getting it. Nice trainer revolver for those who haven't shot a revolver.
Seen one or two listed at Gun Shows here for $900. I think any price up to $800 would be fair. Don't regret getting it. Nice trainer revolver for those who haven't shot a revolver.
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nbedford
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I have had one for 30 or so years. One note - I have never tinkered with the trigger, but over the years it has honed down to about 2 1/2 pounds.
joe44va
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I don't see me ever selling mine.
BoCash
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Ditto.......... a wonderful indestructible carry piece for southeastern National Forests and Game Lands. While
I have plenty of them, I don't need to carry N-frame
.44 magnums where an accurate .22 will do............rat
shot or hollow points take care of business.
I currently have 4 in 4-inch and one in the more rare 2 inch.
They are going no where.
While I frequently carry a 2 inch or 3 inch model 317 for their light weight, the model
63's are the last Smiths I would ever sell out of the collection.
Around my area, a model 63 in excellent condition will start around $700 even without
a box.
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