$1,200 for Mdl.10-4 4”??

[charlie sherrill]

I saw a very nice all correct 10-0 with no box or docs at a show yesterday. An older guy, like me, was walking around with it trying to figure out what it was worth. After talking with several people he decided he wanted $500 for it. I offered $400, which he declined. I would have given $500 but I already have one just like it, a nice dash 6 and a few similar in stainless. I saw him leaving the show later without it.

 

[stonebuster]

I've seen Detroit police marked Model 10s listed that high on GB.

 

[Truckman]

I've seen Detroit police marked Model 10s listed that high on GB.

Perhaps I should reconsider the value of my DPD marked nickel 5" Model 10......Ben

 

[chief38]

If the M10-4 is Brand New (unfired except for Factory testing) has all the tools, paper work and original wrapping (VCI Paper) and the box is pristine, then he could easily get his asking price of $1,200. Basically he wold be selling a new gun as it left the Factory back then and I doubt there are too many left in that condition. Anything less than that, yea the price is too high.

back about 10 years ago I had been looking for a pristine Sportsman/Field barrel for my M41. I wanted one that was either NIB or ANIB. Well one day I got a call from the LGS and he said he just got in 3 that were still in the Factory packaging and I could have my choice. I ran down and bought one. What I paid for the barrel was $60 bucks more than I paid for the brand new M41 back in 1979! $500 for a barrel!!

That said, I got exactly what I wanted in the exact condition I wanted. I have been shooting it since I bought it and the original Bull barrel has never been back on the gun. I have long forgotten the $500 I paid but I remember how much I love the gun every week!! Yes, I admit I over paid, but to me it was worth the money.

Just saying........ YMMV

 

[JP@AK]

$500 for a barrel!

I got exactly what I wanted in the exact condition I wanted.

I admit I over paid, but to me it was worth the money.

Right. If you get what you need and you can afford the price, it is always "worth it."

When, after many years working at it, I finally acquired the very last link in my complete high end K-38 collection, I bought an ANIB Model 14 (no dash number) in 2020, I paid $1500 for it. Definitely on the high end of prices at the time, but it was what I needed and I had just sold a house (not the one I lived in), so I had a bit of extra money. I am not at all sorry.

 

[Frailer]

Right. If you get what you need and you can afford the price, it is always "worth it."

Those are some words of wisdom right there.

I can think of several purchases made because the gun was "a bargain" that I later regretted. Nevertheless, each time I bit the bullet and ponied up the cash to buy a gun I *really* wanted it was the correct decision.

It's only money.

 

[Greyman50]

Went back by today as I had a hour to kill before getting shot in spine. It's a 10-6, empty original box And has freckling of rust all over pistol. Looks to have Only been fired at factory. Smith said he has not seen the guy since he dropped it there. Noticed there were several other pistols with high prices. Our show is in a few weeks so will see what the prices are there.

 

[reddog81]

Gunsmith said the " seller" is " different", go figure. Will see in a day or 2 if the price has been lowered and make an offer.

No smart business should let some fool make his shop look like they are price gouging imbeciles.

FWIW there are nice LNIB older model 10's on gunbroker selling in the $600 to $800 range.

 

[Greyman50]

Exactly what I thought. Guess its another case of " it takes all types"…..